James Henry Cresent, Huntly

16 March - 16 September 2026.

Watercare project.

Riverview Road, Huntly

17 August to 21 September

 These work includes drainage and stormwater improvements, kerb and channel renewal, pavement construction, entranceway reinstatement, footpath renewals, and final chip seal surfacing.

A second phase of traffic management will come into effect from 21 September.

A Stop/Go will be in effect between Alexandra St and Porritt Ave

Kopuku Road, between State Highway 2 and Coalfields Road.

31 August to 16 October from 6am - 6pm.

7 September to 25 September, 24 hour road closures.

Every effort will be made to maintain access for residents, farmers and businesses wherever practicable. Some short delays may be unavoidable while construction activities are taking place.

Access for emergency services will be maintained at all times.

Road rehabilitation works. These works will improve the long-term condition and safety of the road and include drainage improvements, culvert replacement, road reconstruction and resurfacing works.

Temporary traffic management and detour routes will be in place throughout the project. Please follow all signage and instructions from traffic management staff.

Closed between George and Kent Street.

From Wednesday 2 to Saturday 5 September, from 7am to 7pm.

Annual Koroneihana hosted at Tuuangawaewae Marae

• Westbound to be detoured up Duke Street and along Starr Road
• Eastbound to be detoured up George Street and into Kent Street
• Great South Road southbound traffic wanting to use River Road eastbound will be advised by VMS Board before Kelm Road to use Kelm Road and Duke Street
• Great South Road northbound traffic wanting to use River Rd through to the east will be advised by VMS Board to use Kelm Road and Duke Street

Old Taupiri Road, Ngaaruawahia

Starting 17 August and ending 17 October

Pavement construction.

Helenslee Road and Munro Road intersection. 

Started 15 June and ongoing for six months.

Intersection upgrade for new subdivision.

Please see the detour route maps below. 

Upper Bow Street, Raglan

24 August - 10 October 2026

Installation of new cell tower.

Eastbound on Bow Street, Raglan.

8 November 2026

Raglan Naturally Festival

Detours in place

Long Street, Raglan

Six months starting 10 August. 24 hour road closure.

Watercare bulkwater project works.

Murray Road, Tuakau

19 September, 9am to 6pm.

Hillclimb Rally Event