Raumanga Shared Path extension

  • Project typeShared path
  • Project value$5 million
  • Project scheduleStage 1 completed in August 2022. Stage 2 completed November 2024.
  • Completion Date29 November 2024
Comparison image of Raumanga shared path before and after the improvement work.

We extended the Raumanga Shared Path towards the central city, connecting past Te Iwitahi (civic centre) to the Kamo Shared Path.

The project was funded through the 'shovel-ready' works programme from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and was built in three stages:

  • The existing paths between Tarewa intersection and Bernard Street were upgraded with lighting, CCTV and general improvements to increase amenity and make the path safer.

  • There was significant clearing of weeds and revegetation along the Raumanga Stream. This work was part of the Blue Green Network programme. This work was on the stretch between Otaika Road underpass and Bernard Street bridge.

  • Signalised crossings were built on Central Avenue to provide safe crossing points. The works were combined with Slow Streets work in the Avenues area, which involved the construction of raised platforms, speed humps and some footpath improvements.

Works on Stage 1 (between Lovers Lane and Carruth Park) was completed in August 2022.

A map showing progress on Raumanga Shared Path extension.

View the full Raumanga Shared Path extension map in PDF(PDF, 170KB)

Bridges along Raumanga Shared Path

The revamp of the Kauika and Bernard Street bridges are two of several projects along the Raumanga Shared Path that were funded by Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) 'shovel-ready' funding.

Both bridges received new, safer sides and handrails. New lighting was installed by Currie Electrical.

Bernard Street bridge

The Bernard Street bridge was brought up to cycleway standards by contractor SSP. It now has taller sides that lean outwards at the top, providing a wider space for users.

Image of the upgraded Kauika Road bridge.

The burnt ochre-coloured sides feature a design by the late Dr Benjamin Pittman (Te Parawhau), who also designed the look of the underpass at the Tarewa Road intersection.

Kauika Road bridge

At Kauika Road, the work included widening the bridge to match the width of the shared path. Now it has taller sides that lean outwards, with the uprights in the same burnt ochre colour and black rail along the top.

Contractors BDx took care of the structure and handrails. Hauraki and Sons Contracting did the concreting work. 

Photo of kauika road bridge.

Improving alleyways in Avenues area

Part of Raumanga Shared Path, which crosses through the alleyways in Avenues area, starting from Mander Park all the way to Maunu Road (crossing Third, Second and First avenues), was upgraded by local contractors Currie Electrical and Asset Construction Limited.

The Transport Choices programme contributed $200,000 towards a project starting in mid-February 2024 to improve the alleyways.

The alleyways had the footpath widened, 13 light poles installed, and existing wayfinding signage added linking into the Raumanga Shared Path.

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