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31/08/2026

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30/08/2026

Taumatamaire Road closed

We have closed Taumatamaire Road at the request of NZTA as the road is being used as a detour by unsuitable vehicles and trucks, and NZTA contractors are also being abused by drivers.

Respect goes a long way. Please respect our road workers and respect the road closures. Taumatamaire Road is a very windy, narrow, unsealed road and is not suitable for many vehicles.

Taumatamaire Road will open again when NZTA completes their work in Awakino Gorge.

25/08/2026

SH3 AWAKINO GORGE, WAIKATO – CULVERT INSTALLATION

Plan ahead for a full CLOSURE between the Awakino Historic Tunnel and Manganui Rd intersection from 6am on Saturday 29 August to 6pm on Tuesday 1 September.

Consider using SH4 as an alternative route and allow extra time for your journey.

You can find more information in our media release here: nzta.govt.nz/forecast-rainfall-postpones-this-weekends-sh3-awakino-gorge-closure

If weather conditions are unsuitable, the work will be rescheduled to 6am Thursday 3 to 6pm Sunday 6 September. We will provide updates in the comments section. ^EH

25/08/2026

Rest easy Dolly

25/08/2026

18/08/2026

SH1 WAIOURU TO RANGIPO - SNOW - FINAL UPDATE 10AM

The road is now fully OPEN.
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UPDATE 9:30AM

SH1 Desert Rd remains CLOSED due to snow.

Consider detouring via SH49, SH4, SH47, and SH46 and allow additional time for travel through the area.
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7:10AM, WED 19 AUG

Due to snow, SH1 Desert Rd is CLOSED.

Road users to detour via SH49, SH4, SH47, and SH46 and allow additional time for travel through the area. ^SG

15/08/2026

SH3 AWAKINO GORGE, WAIKATO – CULVERT INSTALLATION - UPDATE WED 19 AUG

Due to poor forecast weather, the planned closure of SH3 Awakino Gorge this weekend has been POSTPONED.
The closure is now rescheduled for 6am Saturday 29 August to 6pm Tuesday 1 September, subject to weather.
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Plan ahead for a full CLOSURE between the Awakino Historic Tunnel and Manganui Rd intersection from 6am on Saturday 22 to 6pm on Tuesday 25 August.

Consider using SH4 as an alternative route and allow extra time for your journey.

You can find more information in our media release here: nzta.govt.nz/culvert-installation-planned-for-sh3-awakino-gorge

If weather conditions are unsuitable, the work will be rescheduled to Saturday 29 August to Tuesday 1 September. We will provide updates in the comments section. ^SG

15/08/2026

OHAKUNE BOIL WATER NOTICE LIFTED
Sat 15 Aug - 12 noon
The precautionary boil water notice for the Ohakune water supply has been lifted.

Before using water normally please undertake the following steps to ensure you are using safe potable water.
1. Run all cold taps for five minutes before using the water.
2. Flush connected appliances, including coffee machines, water dispensers and ice makers.
3. Replace filter cartridges in taps and water containers.
4. If you have a hot water cylinder, run one hot tap until the water turns cold. This will drain the cylinder so it can refill with safe water.
5. Once the cylinder has drained, run all cold taps again for a few minutes.

The Water Tanker and two port-a-loos will remain available outside Council’s Ohakune office on Ayr St until Monday.

INFO & ADVICE FROM WATER REGULATOR
https://www.taumataarowai.govt.nz/for-the-public/drinking-water-in-an-emergency/drinking-water-notices