Kotata Rise road safety improvements

Project typeSafety improvements
Project value$205,000
Project scheduleMarch to April 2026
Contractor nameBDX Group
Completion Date30 April 2026

An image showing Kotata Rise road where safety works are starting.

Kotata Rise in Port Whangārei received safety upgrades and traffic-calming measures to reduce the speed of cars and make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists along Kotata Rise and Southend Avenue.

This project included:

the installation of new traffic islands outside BestStart Childcare Centre to allow safe crossing and narrowing of the road for speed management
changes to road markings, including narrowing of driving lanes, new marked parking bays and road medians, to allow safer turning into side roads and driveways
a new guardrail
other minor changes, including signage and minor footpath renewals and drainage works.

Map showing the area of roadworks at Kotata Rise.

Location

Kotata Rise, Whangārei 0110 View Map

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QV appointed as new rating valuation services provider

From 1 September 2026, we will transition to Quotable Value (QV) as our provider of rating valuation services, replacing our current provider, Opteon.

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Hātea walkway swing bridge temporarily closed

The Hātea walkway swing bridge on the walking trail from A H Reed Memorial Kauri Park to Whangārei Falls is closed following a failed safety inspection. We are working with specialist engineers and contractors to replace the bridge structure to ensure necessary stabilisation and safety improvements.

See the project page for details

Temporary Closure

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Te Matau a Pohe marine closure for Ranfurly Shield Parade

Te Matau a Pohe bridge will be temporarily closed to boats for the Ranfurly Shield Parade from 10:45am to 11:30am on Saturday 29 August 2026.

Boats that arrive during that time will be asked to tie up to a pontoon until the parade and spectators leave the bridge. Pedestrians will still be able to use the bridge.

Skippers are encouraged to contact Bridge Control prior to setting off.

Ranfurly Shield Parade event listing

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GIS maps and Whangārei ePlan outage

Due to planned maintenance, our GIS maps and Whangārei ePlan (District Plan) will be unavailable between 9:00am and 1:00pm on Sunday 30 August 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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Ranfurly Shield Parade

Kotata Rise road safety improvements

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