We’re listening
The Transport Rebuild East Coast (TREC) team is hosting community drop-in sessions from 18 March to 18 April across Hawke’s Bay, Wairoa and Tairāwhiti. See full schedule below.
We’re also investigating several potential rebuild projects.
Please share your feedback on SH35 and Mangahauini in our questionnaire below.
Have your say via our online questionnaire(external link)
Community feedback form [PDF, 862 KB]
Our online consultation on SH2/SH5 Eskdale and SH2 Devil’s Elbow closed on Tuesday 16 April.
Read more about Eskdale [PDF, 690 KB]
Read more about Devil’s Elbow [PDF, 1.5 MB]
Overview of the potential Tairāwhiti rebuild projects we want your feedback on
SH35 Mangahauini Gorge
We’re committed to restoring safe access on SH35 and planning for its long-term stability after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Construction crews are working on the most critical and damaged sites to keep the corridor open while we explore longer term fixes for high-risk locations.
Over the coming months we are also undertaking a full corridor assessment for the length of SH35. We want to better understand the scale of resilience risks and what might need to be done in the future so we can scope future projects.
The Mangahauini Gorge area remains vulnerable. Constant maintenance and monitoring are required to keep it open. We’re exploring a range of ideas including:
- Resealing and repairing the current route.
- Making changes to the road alignment to avoid areas that are susceptible to slips and damage.
- Or explore new route options.
SH35 Mangahauini Gorge map - March 2024 [PDF, 1.9 MB]
Read more about Mangahauini Gorge [PDF, 422 KB]
Make sure you complete our questionnaire to have your say.
Potential resilience work on SH2 and SH5
We are also seeking funding for additional resilience work on SH2 and SH5.
Drop-in events schedule
|
DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
VENUE |
|
Monday 18 March |
From 5 to 7pm |
ESKDALE |
King George Hall, Main North Road, Bay View, Napier |
|
Tuesday 19 March |
From 5 to 7pm |
PUTORINO |
Waikare & District Sports Club, Putorino Domain 12 Waikare Road |
|
Wednesday 20 March
|
From 5 to 7pm |
TE PŌHUE
|
Te Pōhue Golf Club Rooms, 2885 State Highway 5, Te Pōhue |
|
Monday 25 March |
From 4 to 6pm |
NŪHAKA |
Kahungunu Marae – Wharekai 6 Mataira Street, Nūhaka |
|
Tuesday 26 March |
From 5 to 7pm |
WAIROA |
Function Room - Wairoa Community Centre 33 Marine Parade, Wairoa |
|
Thursday 4 April |
From 4 to 6pm |
TE KARAKA |
The Rangatira Tavern, 26 Library Road, Te Karaka |
|
Monday 8 April
|
From 5 to 7pm |
GISBORNE |
Midway Surf Lifesaving Club – Community Hub, 40 Centennial Marine Parade, Gisborne |
|
Tuesday 9 April |
From 5 to 7pm |
TOLAGA BAY |
Reynolds Hall, 4046/11 Monkhouse Street, Tolaga Bay |
|
Wednesday 10 April |
From 5 to 7pm |
TOKOMARU BAY |
Hatea-a-rangi Domain, 3 Mangahauini Street, Tokomaru Bay (note, change of venue) |
|
Tuesday 16 April |
From 5 to 7pm |
ŌPŌTIKI |
Ōpōtiki Primary School 80-88 Church Street |
|
Thursday 18 April |
From 5 to 7pm |
RUATŌRIA |
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE: Ruatōria RSA, 6 Tuparoa Road |
Ngā mihi nui - thanks for your support
We’re making good progress with recovery work and planning is well underway for possible rebuild solutions. We appreciate your patience and we’ll keep listening and responding to your feedback.
