14 December 2022 Town centre changes approved

Councillors on Koata Hāpete, the Regulatory Processes Committee, agreed to proceed with the improvements through the main shopping area, including bike lanes.

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10 March 2022: Councillors approve safety upgrade More Less

At a March meeting of Pūroro Āmua, the Planning and Environment Committee, Councillors agreed to proceed with the safety upgrade to The Parade, including through the town centre subject to further discussions with the local community and a parking plan.

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11 November 2021: Safety improvements approved by Councillors More Less

At a November meeting of Pūroro Āmua, the Planning and Environment Committee, Councillors agreed not to proceed with the 2017 design and instead make a range of safety improvements that will include bike lanes through the town centre.

December 2018: Maintenance work on The Parade More Less

Some work on The Parade will happen before Christmas 2018 and early 2019:

  • Repainting the centre line and right-turning bays from Dee to Reef streets
  • Removing redundant road markings from intersections and other asphalted areas
  • Any necessary road repairs between Dee and Tamar streets so this block can be resealed in early 2019.

March 2018: Draft concept designs online More Less

The draft concept designs reflect the redesign proposal that was agreed by Councillors in September 2017.