POSTPONEMENT of Cultural Storyboards opening and blessing

Waitomo District Council, with the support of Ngāti Rōrā, have made a call to POSTPONE the official opening and blessing of the Mangaokewa Walkway Cultural Storyboards. This is due to areas of the walkway suffering from washouts and flooding from recent weather events. The installation of the storyboards and blessing will be held later in the year, which will allow for the walkway to be repaired and stabilised. We thank you for your understanding.

Foothpath Closed

21 Apr 2021, 1:30 PM

The footpath along Esplanade from the Cenotaph to Sheridan Street Bridge has been closed in the interests of protecting public safety. The deteriorating retaining wall has been on Council's radar for some time, and previously a number of trees were cut down to prevent further deterioration of the wall. Due to ongoing rocks from the wall falling on the footpath, and poor drainage leading to a slippery footpath surface, the decision has been made to close this footpath until a new wall and footpath can be constructed.