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Changes to services and facilities
Due to the extreme weather events this year, community facilities and parks were damaged, including playgrounds, walking tracks and paths, and local and regional parks. We are prioritising and repairing these areas with local communities.
Latest update: 5.08pm, Friday 2 June 2023.
Across the Auckland region
Visit the relevant websites for the latest updates for
pools and leisure centres and
libraries.
Visit the
Auckland Transport website for the latest updates on the progress of repair work and road closures.
Status of our facilities during the emergency
Track closures
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21 February
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Check the
track map for track closures. The page will be updated as reports on conditions are made available.
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Central and Hauraki Gulf islands
Visit the relevant websites for the latest updates for
pools and leisure centres and
libraries.
Visit the
Auckland Transport website for the latest updates on the progress of repair work and road closures.
Status of our facilities during the emergency
Facility details |
Date from |
Status |
Freemans Bay Community Centre
|
11 May
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Closed
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Waikowhai Park
|
11 April
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Closed
– Park and tracks are closed to the public at present due to slips and damage throughout the area.
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Citizen Advice Bureau Waiheke |
16 February
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Reduced service
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Rakino Community Hall |
16 February
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Closed
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Ōhinerau / Mt Hobson |
30 January
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Reduced service
– several large slips along the Remuera side which have been cordoned off.
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Arch Hill Park |
28 January
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Reduced service – section of walkway closed due to a slip.
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Dove Meyer Robinson Park |
28 January
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Reduced service – section of path closed due to a slip.
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Endeavour Park
|
28 January
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Closed
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Pt Erin path |
28 January
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Closed
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St Mary's walkway |
28 January
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Closed
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St Stephen's cemetery |
28 January
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Reduced service
– Fencing is in place where there are slips.
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Wairangi Wharf Reserve |
28 January
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Reduced service – Slip undermining walkway / stairs.
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Western Springs Stadium |
28 January
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Reduced service – Significant portions of stadium are closed but temporary infrastructure is in place to enable outer field activity.
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Westmere Park
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28 January
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Reduced service
– Section of walkway closed due to slip.
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Hobson Bay walkway |
27 January
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Closed
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East
Visit the relevant websites for the latest updates for
pools and leisure centres and
libraries.
Visit the
Auckland Transport website for the latest updates on the progress of repair work and road closures.
Status of our facilities during the emergency
Facility details |
Date from |
Status |
Howick Local Board Office |
9 May
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Closed
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Pakuranga Community Centre |
9 May
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Closed
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North
Visit the relevant websites for the latest updates for
pools and leisure centres and
libraries.
Visit the
Auckland Transport website for the latest updates on the progress of repair work and road closures.
Status of our facilities during the emergency
Facility details |
Date from |
Status |
Long Bay Regional Park |
21 February
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Reduced service – coastal track section between Granny's Bay and Pōhutukawa Bay closed.
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Wenderholm Regional Park |
7 February
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Reduced service – Sections of tracks remain closed on Couldrey, Couldrey House, Maungatohoro, and Vins tracks. This is due to treefall, slips and unsafe track surfaces (metal washed off steeper sections).
Work by rangers and contractors is progressing and the tracks will be reopened as soon as possible.
Please observe any on park closure notices.
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Tauhoa Hall
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29 January
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Reduced service
– kitchen closed due to flood damage.
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Birkenhead War Memorial Park |
28 January
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Reduced service
– Large section of walkway closed due to slips.
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Centreway |
28 January
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Closed
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Kauri Glen Reserve |
28 January
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Reduced service – numerous slips throughout the park track network.
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Kennedy Park |
28 January
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Reduced service – Coastal stairs washed away.
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Kinloch Bridge
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28 January
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Closed
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Murray's Bay seawall |
28 January
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Closed
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Rangatira Reserve
|
28 January
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Reduced service
– Walkway closed due to slips.
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Stanley Bay Park
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28 January
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Reduced service
– section of walkway washed out between Stanley Bay Park and Ngātaringa sports fields.
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Waiwera beach steps |
28 January
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Closed
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South
Visit the relevant websites for the latest updates for
pools and leisure centres and
libraries.
Visit the
Auckland Transport website for the latest updates on the progress of repair work and road closures.
Status of our facilities during the emergency
Facility details |
Date from |
Status
|
Ōtāhuhu / Mt Richmond
|
13 February |
Reduced service
– Maunga access restricted and closed where it is an option.
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Āwhitu Regional Park |
3 February
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Reduced services
– Brook Homestead toilet closed until further notice.
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Racecourse Road Esplanade Reserve, Waiuku |
31 January
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Reduced service
– Bridge across the stormwater pond partially washed away resulting in no access to the northern side of reserve.
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Waitangi Falls |
29 January
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Closed
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Cameron Pools |
27 January
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Closed
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West
Visit the relevant websites for the latest updates for
pools and leisure centres and
libraries.
Visit the
Auckland Transport website for the latest updates on the progress of repair work and road closures.
Status of our facilities during the emergency
Facility details |
Date from |
Status |
Waitākere Ranges Regional Park - Accommodation |
15 May
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The following sites are closed following the cyclone:
- Arataki Visitor Centre CSC.
- Maccreadies paddock.
These sites are accessible only via walking along Whatipu Beach:
- Pararaha Valley campground.
- Tunnel point campground.
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Waitākere Ranges Communities including regional park areas |
15 May |
Public access to Karekare is currently restricted. Access to Karekare and Te Henga Bethells Beach are compromised. Please stay away. Do not add additional pressure to these communities by trying to visit them at this time.
Sightseeing is discouraged especially in resident-only access areas. This puts already vulnerable roads under stress and causes safety risks. Access is only for those who live in these areas.
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Waitākere Ranges Regional Park – Piha |
15 May |
Tracks update: Unfortunately, most of our walking tracks around Piha, including the popular Tasman Lookout, Lion Rock, Laird Thomson and Kitekite Falls tracks, and Marawhara Walk, sustained significant damage and remain closed. |
Arataki Visitor Centre |
15 May
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Closed
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Kaukapakapa War Memorial Hall |
7 March
|
Closed
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Te Whau Park |
28 January
|
Reduced service
– walkway closed due to slip.
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Related topics
How to report flooding or flood risks | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/looking-after-aucklands-water/flooding-blockages/Pages/how-to-report-flooding.aspx | How to report flooding or flood risks | Find out how to report flooding and which agencies to report to. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Stormwater | |
Community venues | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/parks-recreation/community-venues | Community venues | Find and book one of our community venues. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | | |
Get ready for a disaster | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/recovery-extreme-weather-disasters/get-ready-disaster | Get ready for a disaster | Learn to recognise and manage hazards and risks to prepare your property for a natural disaster. Find out if your property is in a flood zone, how to prepare for a flooding emergency and how to help prevent landslips. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Civil defence
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Find a park or beach | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/parks-recreation/Pages/find-park-beach.aspx | Find a park or beach | Find a park or beach to enjoy a BBQ, play sports, or take the kids to a playground. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Parks | |
Access to impacted areas | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/recovery-extreme-weather-disasters/recover-disaster/community-recovery-updates/Pages/access-impacted-areas.aspx | Access to impacted areas | Find out about road closures in Muriwai and Piha, and how to apply for a cordon vehicle pass. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Civil defence
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Report a problem | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/report-problem/Pages/report-a-problem.aspx | Report a problem | Report online if you see a maintenance problem in parks, community facilities or venues, beaches and maunga. For other problems in your community or home, find out how to phone the organisation responsible. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | | |
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