Whangarei Heads Road and Reotahi Road slip repairs

Project typeTransport
Project value$2 million
Project scheduleEnabling works: 24 November to 22 December 2026. Remainder of works: 8 January to 30 April 2027
Contractor nameCLL

Map showing area of the intersection of Whangarei Heads Road and Reotahi Road.

A slip has been moving at the intersection of Whangarei Heads Road and Reotahi Road since at least 2000. Over the years, a number of solutions have been designed and built to stop it moving further.

After Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023, the slip moved again and caused considerable damage to Reotahi Road. Whangārei Heads Road was also badly damaged when another slip moved during the cyclone.

We are carrying out repairs to make these roads safer and more resilient.

The work includes:

Reotahi Road
- realigning the road at the intersection with Whangarei Heads Road to take traffic loading off the slip
- replacing and repairing culverts
- installing catchpits and other drainage work
- building new footpaths
- relevelling and resurfacing the road.
Whangarei Heads Road
- replacing a culvert
- installing catchpits and other drainage work
- building a reinforced soil slope
- relevelling and resurfacing the road.

Location

Whangarei Heads Road / Reotahi Road, Whangārei Heads 0174 View Map

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Resource management changes

New resource management laws are now in place, but the transition to the new system will happen over several years. As the new system is introduced, some information, processes and requirements on this page may change.

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Announcement

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New bylaws may affect new approvals

From Friday 25 September 2026, three new bylaws are now in force: Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw; Public Trading, Events and Commercial Filming Bylaw; and Signs Bylaw. Existing permits and exemptions remain valid, but some new approvals may be affected.
We’re updating our website to reflect the new rules. If you have any questions, email: BylawEnforcement@wdc.govt.nz.

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Notice of temporary dog access rule

Under clause 10.1 of Whangarei District Council’s Dog Control Bylaw 2024, the area of Okara – former Old Boys rugby grounds playing fields is temporarily closed to the public, including for dog access, until further notice due to multiple safety hazards identified on site.

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Temporary Closure

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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.

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Temporary Closure

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Kotuitui Whitinga bridge marine closure

Kotuitui Whitinga footbridge will be closed to marine traffic for painting from 6:00am on Monday 16 November to 6:00am on Monday 30 November 2026.

Pedestrians will still be able to use the bridge.

Skippers intending on travelling through the bridge should carry out trips before or after the closure period, noting that the closure could be extended if adverse weather affects the painting.

Temporary Closure

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