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Construction work will begin Tuesday 24 June around Centennial Park area to install concrete islands and road line marking. The roads to be marked are: Te Kūiti Road, Park Street, William Street and Ngarongo Road. We ask kindly that this area be kept clear of vehicles and residents do not park on the road for the next couple of days. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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Council is aware of a significant slip on Te Waitere Road. Currently the road is down to one lane with priority give way traffic control in place. Given there is poor weather forecast towards the end of the week, we encourage those needing to pass through this site to be vigilant and drive safely and to the conditions.

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Milestone celebrated with bypass opening

16 Aug 2021, 9:15 AM

Transport Minister Michael Wood and Ngati Maniapoto kaitiaki Ngatai Rauputu celebrate a significant milestone at the official opening of the Awakino Tunnel Bypass today.
The special occasion was a fitting tribute to the years of planning, construction and guardianship that went into ensuring the multi-million dollar project was completed.
Of note, a rest area near the bypass has also been developed, which includes a nature walk to the now-closed tunnel. Along the path, storyboards have been placed which tell the history of the area.
Two majestic pou were also unveiled  by Ngati Maniapoto to mark the official opening of the new Awakino Tunnel Bypass. Aorangi sits on the northern side of Awakino, while Herangi sits on the southern side.
Like the mountain ranges they are named after, the carved pou stand as kaitiaki. They welcome those travelling inland and farewell those heading out to the coast.