Service status

Last updated: 9.42am Tuesday 29 October 2024

In recent times, the Kāpiti Coast District has experienced increasingly regular and significant weather events. This page will keep our community updated on what's happening with our services due to maintenance or through weather events, from road closures to communities and facilities impacted, and what to do if you need to report incidents or events, or need help.

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MetService weather warnings

There are currently no weather alerts for our district.

See MetService Severe weather for further information.
Now's a great time to clear your gutters and spouting of leaves!

Note: we share MetService weather warnings, but not weather watches. See MetService Weather warnings and watches for how these differ.

Sandbags

Sandbags, sand and empty bags are available for anyone living in flood-prone areas. You can collect these from the Council depot in Fytfield Place, Paraparaumu. Hayley

Road updates

If a road is not listed in this section, it is open.

Road closures

Paekākāriki Hill Rd - 14 October to 18 October
Paekākāriki Hill Road will be closed for slip clearing. The road will be open to residents only with stop-go traffic management in place. Please take care.

Roadworks

Ōtaki Gorge Road, Ōtaki – partially closed.
See Ōtaki Gorge Road slip for more information.
Ratanui Road, Paraparaumu – 24 June to 18 October
We're replacing 205 metres of sewer pipeline along the northbound lane of Ratanui Road, Paraparaumu that is in poor condition. We estimate the works will take three months to complete. Traffic management will be in place during this time. Please take care driving in this area while this important work is carried out.
Raumati Road, outside Raumati Beach School – 30 September to November
We're fixing the section of road outside Raumati Beach School. Traffic management will be in place while we get this work done and there may be delays. Please take care passing through this area. this is the third phase of our work to make the road safer and stronger.
Main Road, Waikanae, drain and footpath repairs – 14 October to 1 December
We're installing a new drain on Main Road near Mahara Place, Waikanae that will impact use of the footpath. There'll still be pedestrian access to shops in the area. This will mitigate surface flooding issues and improve the footpath. Our contractors are progressing with almost 70 metres of new pipe and two sumps between 40 and 48 Main Road. Once completed, the surface will include a heelsafe grate to improve public safety.

Riverbank Road–Old SH1–Waerenga Road–Dunstan Road, Ōtaki – 24 June–end December 2024
Council contractors are laying pipe for the final stage of a new fire loop main system along:
- 600 metres of the eastern end of Riverbank Road, then
- 840 metres north along the Old State Highway 1
- a short section of Waerenga Road, then
- 550 metres north along Dunstan Road.

Traffic management will be in place near the work sites as it moves along its route. The contractors will engage with residents and business operators who might be impacted along the route.

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Rimu Road, Paraparaumu – night stop/go Tuesday 5 November
We're carrying out roadworks on Rimu Road the evening of Tuesday 5 November. Traffic will be under stop/go management; thank you for your patience and understanding while we carry out this work.

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Coastlands service lanes, Paraparaumu – night stop/go Wednesday 6–Friday 8 November
We're carrying out roadworks in the Coastlands service lanes on the evenings of Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 November (contingency date Friday 8 November). Traffic will be under stop/go management; thank you for your patience and understanding while we carry out this work.

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Marine Parade, Paraparaumu Beach – day stop/go – date to be advised
We're carrying out roadworks on Marine Parade during the day, TBC. Traffic will be under stop/go management; thank you for your patience and understanding while we carry out this work.

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Mangaone South Road – residents only from 30 October 2024
There's been a slip on Mangaone South Road, near 450 Mangaone South Road, that has damaged the road. Here's what you need to know:
- The road is down to one very narrow lane – unless you're a resident please avoid Mangaone South Road.
- Geo-technical experts are heading to assess what's happening under the road and we'll know more about the extent of the damage ahead of Sat 2 November. Fixing it will take some time.
- This affects access to the Mangaone Walkway. If you're planning to do this popular walk in the next few days, please only use Mangaone North Road to get there.

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Marae Lane and Te Moana Road, Waikanae, 29 October to 6 November
We’re resurfacing Marae Lane in Waikanae and there will be traffic management in place during this project. We’ll also be working on the Te Moana Road/Marae Lane intersection.

This includes both day and night work and will involve road closures and detours at times. Please follow signs and guidance from onsite staff.

Weather dependent, contractors will be working to the following schedule:

- Te Moana Road, 29–30 October (day)
- South end Marae Lane, 31 October, 1 November (day)
- North end Marae Lane, 3 November, 4 November (night)
- Parata Street, 6 November (day)

Marae Lane will be closed during the works and detours will be in place.

Image: Eastbound detour during day works (29–30 October) for all traffic on Te Moana Road. See larger image [PNG 284 KB].

Image: Marae Lane detour during nightworks. See larger image [PNG 364 KB].

Cyclists

New routes for cyclists on Transmission Gully - from 1 September 2024
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has advised that the status for cyclists using Transmission Gully (between Paekākāriki and Mackays Crossing interchanges) will be changing from 1 September 2024. All on-road cyclists will be required to use one of two alternative routes – Te Ara o Whareroa, the shared path through Queen Elizabeth Park, or the new section of SH59 – to get to where they’re going.

NZTA map showing alternative cycle routes to using Transmission Gully.

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Upcoming closures

No known upcoming closures.

Works

No other works at this time.

Parks and reserves

Waimeha Domain – Fri 8–Mon 11 November (incl)

Contractors will be working on trees in the Waimeha Domain on Friday 8 and Monday 11 November. They'll be trimming branches to make them safer in strong winds. This work should take 1–2 days. Please keep safe and clear of the area.

Waikanae Park – Mon 4–Fri 15 November
Transpower has contracted arborists to remove trees in Waikanae Park beneath the electricity transmission lines during the first two weeks of November. For safety reasons, the tracks will be closed while the work is in progress. Spotters will be present to guide visitors safely around the work areas.

The trees being removed have either grown too tall or been topped over the years to maintain clearance from the power lines. They will be replaced with tree species that are better suited to the site and will not interfere with the power lines as they mature.

Tracks and trails

Closed

Te Roto Drive to Expressway Shared Pathway (Tuesday 24 September 2024)
The path between Te Roto Drive (next to Starfish) and the expressway shared pathway has been permanently closed. It is being replaced with a new shared pathway from Te Roto Drive to Bradford St and on to the expressway path. The developer advises the project should be completed by the end of October 2024. Meanwhile, pedestrians and cyclists will need to detour via Kāpiti Road.

Partial closures

Waikanae River track between Queens Road and Weggery Drive
Part of the Waikanae River trail between Queens Road and Weggery Drive has eroded. It is possible to walk around it. If you are on bike or horse, please dismount. Please bear with us while we make a plan for future works.
Whareroa Farm – Carex Valley
Due to recent water damage, the Horse Track is temporarily closed to horses. The track remains open for walkers, but take care.