17 April 2026
Council is taking action to deliver targeted improvements on Tiniroto Road in response to ongoing safety concerns and deteriorating conditions.
Tim Barry, Director Community Lifelines, says Council will reprioritise its work programme to ensure critical repairs can be made.
“We know how frustrating and concerning this has been for residents and regular road users, especially as conditions can change quickly,” says Mr Barry.
“We’re also working closely with NZ Police and the transport industry to improve compliance and support enforcement of road safety measures.”
Work to improve the condition of Tiniroto Road will begin on Monday 20 April from the Campbell–Tiniroto Road intersection.
The first stage will focus on clearing vegetation, followed by the removal of debris and material from roadside drains. Once this is complete, and subject to suitable weather conditions, maintenance of the road surface will follow.
Maintenance work will include reverting several sections of the worst-affected sealed road to gravel. The works will require full road closures starting from Wednesday 22 April to allow repairs to be completed efficiently and safely.
Mr Barry says this will help improve the driving surface and make the road safer in the short term, while Council works towards longer-term solutions.
“Council recognises the ongoing concerns raised by Tiniroto residents and shares the community’s focus on improving safety and resilience along this important rural route.”
He acknowledged the impact this will have on daily travel and says school bus access and closure timings will continue to be managed in line with arrangements agreed with the Tiniroto Community Association.
“We appreciate the community’s patience while this work is carried out, and we’ll do our best to minimise disruption where we can,” he says.
Late last week, Council met with local Members of Parliament to discuss the challenges facing Tiniroto Road and the wider community.
“We outlined the interim maintenance and safety measures currently in place, while also talking through how we sequence larger-scale resurfacing works, so they last and deliver the best outcome,” says Mr Barry.
“With limited funding available, we need to prioritise work across the entire roading network, including other key routes, while making sure what we do on Tiniroto Road lasts.”
Council continues to work with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency on potential funding support and long-term solutions to strengthen the resilience of the corridor. This remains a key priority as Council balances immediate safety needs with future-focused upgrades.
Mr Barry says Tiniroto Road remains an important connection for the region, particularly when State Highway 2 is disrupted.
“We understand how critical this road is for residents and industry. We are closely monitoring conditions and will continue to keep the community informed as the programme of work progresses.”
Tiniroto Road daytime closure information:
From Wednesday 22 April to Friday 15 May, weather permitting, drainage and surface repairs will be carried out on:
- Tiniroto Road from the intersection with Noble Campbell Road to the Wairoa boundary.
- Closed: Monday to Friday | 7am – 5pm
The road will reopen each day for the school bus and residents between:
- 8am – 8.30pm
- 2.45pm – 3.30pm
Note: work undertaken on the 20 and 21 April will be undertaken with stop/go traffic management in place.
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