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Interruptions to our services and facilities

Latest update: 10.12am, Thursday 30 March 2023.

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Many of our facilities have re-opened. You can find information below on remaining services and facilities impacted by the storm.

For updates on changes to council services in response to the flood event, see OurAuckland.

Citywide

Status of our facilities during the emergency
Service Date from Status
​Building inspections
Date from
13 February
Status
​Due to the current state of emergency, there may be inspection delays. We will be notifying anyone who is affected.
​Track closures
Date from
21 February
Status
​​​Please check the track map here for track closures. The page will be updated as reports on conditions are made available.

Central and Hauraki Gulf islands

Status of our facilities during the emergency
Facility details Date from Status
​Arch Hill Park
Date from
28 January
Status
Reduced service - section of walkway closed due to a slip.
​Citizen Advice Bureau Waiheke
Date from
16 February
Status
Reduced service
​Dove Meyer Robinson Park
Date from
28 January
Status
​Reduced service - section of path closed due to a slip.
​Endeavour Park
Date from
28 January
Status
Closed
​Hobson Bay walkway
Date from
27 January
Status
Closed
Maungawhau / Mt Eden
Date from
13 February
Status
Reduced service - Maunga access restricted and closed where it is an option.
Ōhinerau / Mt Hobson
Date from
30 January
Status
Reduced service - several large slips along the Remuera side which have been cordoned off.
​Pt Erin path
Date from
28 January
Status
Closed
​Te Tatua Riukiuta / Three Kings
Date from
13 February
Status
Reduced service - Maunga access restricted and closed where it is an option.
​TīTīkōpuke / Te Kōpuke / Mt St John
Date from
30 January
Status
Reduced service - slips on the Maunga areas cordoned off.
​Rakino Community Hall
Date from
16 February
Status
Closed
​St Mary's walkway
Date from
28 January
Status
Closed
​St Stephen's cemetery
Date from
28 January
Reduced service
​Viaducts Events Centre
Date from
13 February
Status
Closed
Wairangi Wharf Reserve
Date from
28 January
Status
Reduced service - slip undermining walkway / stairs.
Western Springs Stadium
Date from
28 January
Status
Reduced service - significant portions of stadium are closed but temporary infrastructure is in place to enable outer field activity.
​Westmere Park
Date from
28 January
Status
Reduced service - section of walkway closed due to slip.

North

Status of our facilities during the emergency
Facility details Date from Status
Birkenhead War Memorial Park
Date from
28 January
Status
Closed
Centreway
Date from
28 January
Status
Closed
Kauri Glen Reserve
Date from
28 January
Status
Reduced service - numerous slips throughout the park track network.
Kennedy Park
Date from
28 January
Status
Closed
Kinloch Bridge
Date from
28 January
Status
Closed
​Long Bay Regional Park ​21 February Reduced service - coastal track section ​between Granny's Bay and Pōhutukawa Bay closed
Maungauika / North Head
Date from
13 February
Status
Reduced service - Maunga access restricted and closed where it is an option.
Millennium Centre
17 Antares Place, Rosedale, Albany
Date from
16 February
Status
Closed
Murray's Bay seawall
Date from
28 January
Status
Closed
Northcote War Memorial Hall, Meeting room
Date from
28 January
Status
Closed
Piwakawaka Ecostructure
Date from
15 February
Status
Closed
Rangatira Reserve
Date from
28 January
Status
Closed
​Stanley Bay Park
Date from
28 January
Status
Reduced service - section of walkway washed out between Stanley Bay Park and Ngātaringa sports fields.
Takarunga / Mt Victoria
Date from
13 February
Status
Reduced service - Maunga access restricted and closed where it is an option.
​Tauhoa Hall
Date from
29 January
Status
Reduced service - kitchen closed due to flood damage.
Waiwera beach steps
Date from
28 January
Status
Closed

​Wellsford Community Centre
224 Rodney Street, Wellsford

7 March
Closed due to extensive flood damage​
​Whangaparāoa Community Recycling Centre ​13 February Closed​

South

Status of our facilities during the emergency
Facility details Date from Status
Awhitu Regional Park - Brook Homestead toilet
Date from
3 February
Status
Closed
Cameron Pools
Date from
27 January
Status
Closed
Hunua Ranges Regional Park - Horse riding car park & tracks
Date from
3 February
Status
Reduced service
Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill
Date from
30 January
Status
Reduced Service - Significant slips on the western crater and along Olive Grove.
​Ōtāhuhu / Mt Richmond ​13 February
Reduced service - Maunga access restricted and closed where it is an option.
Te Pane o Mataoho / Te Ara Pueru / Māngere Mountain
Date from
13 February
Status
Reduced service - Maunga access restricted and closed where it is an option.
Waitangi Falls
Date from
29 January
Status
Closed
Bridge over Stormwater pond, Racecourse Road Esplanade Reserve, Waiuku
Date from
31 January
Status
Bridge/Accessway across the stormwater pond partially washed away resulting in no access to the northern side of reserve.

West

Status of our facilities during the emergency
Facility details Date from Status
Waitakere Ranges Regional Park - Accommodation
Date from
15 February
Status
The following sites are closed following cyclone:
Arataki Visitor Centre CSC Overnight Parking Area
Craw Campground
Craw CSC Overnight Parking Area
Keddle House
Kiwanis Camp
Log race CSC Overnight Parking Area
Maccreadies Paddock
Pararaha Valley campground
Tunnel point campground
Waitakere Ranges Regional Park
Date from
18 February
Status
All the following areas and facilities in the Waitākere Ranges Regional parks are closed:
Anawhata
Arataki
Cornwallis
Huia
Karekare
Piha
Te Henga
Whatipu
Arataki Visitor Centre
Date from
29 January
Status
Closed
Kaukapakapa War Memorial Hall
Date from
7 March
Status
Closed due to extensive flood damage
Muriwai Regional Park
Date from
16 February
Status
Closed. Access to Muriwai Beach at Wilson Rd and Coast Rd, Muriwai to reduce the vehicle traffic and impact on the community. 
Ōwairaka / Te Ahi ka a Rakataura
Date from
30 January
Status
Reduced service - A large slip taking out a number of trees and 3 residental homes have been red stickered and evacuated.
Te Rau Pūriri Regional Park
Date from
18 February
Status
​Closed until April 1st
​Te Whau Park
Date from
28 January
Status
Reduced service - walkway closed due to slip​
Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Date from
2 February
Status
The following areas and facilities in the Waitākere Ranges Regional parks are closed until 1st April 2023: 
- Whatipu
- Karekare
- Piha
- Anawhata
- Te Henga
- Arataki