Road and Highway Conditions

With warmer weather on the horizon, our annual road resealing programme is now underway.

Residents in affected areas will receive individual mail drops with details.

This schedule is weather-dependent and may change due to unforeseen circumstances.

We’ll keep you updated with any changes as they arise.

Thanks for your patience while we carry out these essential improvements.

• Our contractors Ventia will be doing resealing works on Rolleston Street, Thames on Tuesday 30 September from 7am to 6pm. (Please note the change of date due to the weather forecast)
• There will be a temporary road closure from the intersection of Rolleston St / Court St to the intersection of Rolleston St / Hape Rd (see black arrow below) during this time. Detour routes are marked by the red and blue arrows below.
• Adjacent roads (Karaka Rd / Sealey St / Richmond St) will be closed with resident access only.
• Work will be weather dependent – keep an eye on our Facebook page for any updates. 

Hydra-Care will begin upgrading the water main on Ngāti Maru Highway starting Wednesday, 17 September.

Work will mostly be on the road shoulder with minimal disruption initially but expect a lane closure towards the end of the project.

Duration: 6 weeks

Starting point: Deeble Road (Thames end)

Lane closure: The lane will need to be closed towards the end of the project.

Thanks for your patience while we get the upgrade sorted.

Our contractors MS Civil Ltd are starting construction works on the first 1.2 km of Hikuai Settlement Road (from the State Highway) on Monday 15 September. Traffic control restrictions will be in place for the next 12 weeks as they rebuild the road surface to improve driving conditions long-term.

Access will be maintained to local businesses and private driveways.

For more info, contact TCDC at 07 868 0200.

Thanks for your patience as we make these essential improvements.

From Monday 4 August, Motuhoa Road, Tairua, will be under stop/go traffic light control for approximately 8 weeks while two retaining walls are built and a watermain is repaired by Kelsey Construction Ltd.
If you have any questions, please contact us on 07 868 0200. Thanks for your patience while we get this important work done.

Temporary traffic management will be in place on Hetherington Road while the stormwater upgrade is underway. Construction will take place Monday to Friday, between 7:00am and 6:00pm, with stop-go traffic control and some detours or no-entry zones in place at times.

Please plan ahead, allow extra time for travel and follow all on-site traffic management directions. Thank you for your patience as we carry out this important work.

The footpath in the reserve linking the Marina and Hetherington Road (next to Breakers Motel) will be closed from Monday 25 August for a few weeks. With construction vehicles moving to and from the compound stockpile area and work happening nearby, it’s simply not safe for the public to use this walkway.

We know this is a busy path, especially in the mornings, and we apologise for any inconvenience while the closure is in place.

See more about this project here

Over the next five months, from late September 2025 to March 2026, Hopper Construction will be undertaking the site development earthworks and infrastructure upgrades for a new subdivision at 925 Purangi Road Cooks Beach.

Work will take place in two separate areas:

• the primary works area at 925 Purangi Road
• secondary works on Purangi Road, between edge of road to boundary with the tennis courts and community centre.

A traffic management plan will be in place from 22 September until 31 March 2026. It will include stop/go signs and shoulder closures.

State Highways are controlled by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. Check their website for State Highway status updates. 

With work still underway at sites along SH25, it's important that motorists drive to the conditions.

To keep contractors and road users safe, signage is in place to give advance warning of worksites and potential hazards such as slippery or uneven surfaces. Please follow any temporary speed restrictions and reduce your speed as you approach these sites.