Road information

We will provide information on Gisborne district roads that council maintains.Twitter  Please check Civil Defence updates during an event
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Please note: There are irregular fuel supplies in Tokomaru Bay - purchasing fuel may not be possible.  We recommend filling your vehicle in Gisborne or Opotiki, or phone ahead - Tolaga Bay Service Centre ph:06 862 6883, Hikurangi Food Market Ruatoria ph:06 864 8450.

For State Highway 35 (Coast) and State Highway 2 (Wairoa south and Opotiki north) please check the NZ Transport Agency's website

Road Location Status Verified Comments Expected resolution Updated Maps/Photo
Waikawa Road Waipiro Bay Closed Verified Wash outs from ocean - will remain closed - 4WD access along beach only To be advised 27 Apr 2012
02:41 pm
Ihungia Road at 22km (Pouturu Hill) Caution Verified Dropout - Extreme Caution 20 Nov 2012
12:00 am		 27 Apr 2012
02:41 pm
Whakarau Road 34.2km Caution Verified Restricted road width, uneven surface 20 Nov 2012
12:00 am		 27 Apr 2012
02:02 pm		 map
Mata Road (lower) at approx 2.5km, 11.5km and 15km Caution Verified Drop outs - one lane extreme caution 20 Nov 2012
04:00 pm		 27 Apr 2012
02:42 pm
Tiniroto Road 20km Caution Verified Slip - single lane 20 Nov 2012
04:30 pm		 27 Apr 2012
02:03 pm
Waiomatatini Road Kainganga Hill Caution Verified At Kainganga Hill - drop out 20 Nov 2012
12:00 pm		 27 Apr 2012
02:43 pm
Mata Road (lower) at 1km Caution Verified Drop out - one lane extreme caution 31 May 2012
04:30 pm		 27 Apr 2012
02:44 pm
Kanakanaia Road approx. 10km Caution Verified Dropout 20 Nov 2012
04:30 pm		 27 Apr 2012
02:04 pm
Queens Drive Kaiti Hill - by lookout monument Caution Verified One lane, road slumped To be advised 04 May 2012
12:33 pm		 map
Motu Road Motu to Opotiki Caution Verified Open to 4WD only - Windy, narrow, unsealed, steep dropoffs, 3 river crossings - huge safety risk for unfamiliar users 31 Aug 2012
04:30 pm		 27 Apr 2012
02:07 pm		 map
Whakarau Road 25km - Hogs Hollow Caution Verified Narrow uneven surface, not suitable for truck and trailers. 20 Nov 2012
04:30 pm		 27 Apr 2012
02:04 pm
Makaretu Road 2km Caution Verified 20 Nov 2012
04:30 pm		 04 May 2012
12:36 pm
Kiore Road approx 4km Caution Verified Slip 12 May 2012
04:00 pm		 27 Apr 2012
02:46 pm
Tiniroto Road Dropout at approx 13km -Gentle Annie lookout Caution Verified Drop out - single lane 20 Nov 2012
04:30 pm		 27 Apr 2012
02:05 pm		 map
Waipiro Road approx 3km from Te Puia junction Caution Verified drop out - extreme caution - one lane 30 May 2012
04:00 pm		 27 Apr 2012
02:48 pm

Road works

Gisborne district roads with major road works. For state highway visit the NZTA website

Road Location Status Verified Comments Expected resolution Updated Maps/Photo
Awapuni Road Lytton Rd intersection Road works Verified Road reconstruction 01 Jun 2012
04:30 pm		 21 May 2012
11:31 am		 map
Bright Street Gladstone Rd to Childers Rd Road works Verified Carparks only - Asphalt paving and reinstate markings 25 May 2012
04:30 pm		 21 May 2012
11:32 am		 map
Customhouse Street State Highway 35 Road works Verified Digout repairs 18 May 2012
04:00 pm		 11 May 2012
01:07 pm		 map
Ormond Road Wi Pere roundabout to Mangapapa Rd Road works Verified Pavement marking 16 May 2012
04:30 pm		 11 May 2012
01:05 pm
Waimata Road 14.682km - 15.712km (McDonalds Bridge) Road works Verified Reseals and complete bridge approach 25 May 2012
04:30 pm		 21 May 2012
11:33 am
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