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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
Service Date from Status
Track closures
Date from
21 February
Status
Check the track map for track closures. The page will be updated as reports on conditions are made available.

 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
Status
Closed
Waikowhai Park
Date from
11 April
Status
Closed – Park and tracks are closed to the public at present due to slips and damage throughout the area.
Citizen Advice Bureau Waiheke
Date from
16 February
Status
Reduced service
Rakino Community Hall
Date from
16 February
Status
Closed
Ōhinerau / Mt Hobson
Date from
30 January
Status
Reduced service – several large slips along the Remuera side which have been cordoned off.
Arch Hill Park
28 January
Reduced service – section of walkway closed due to a slip.
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
Pt Erin path
Date from
28 January
Status
Closed
St Mary's walkway
Date from
28 January
Status
Closed
St Stephen's cemetery
Date from
28 January
Status
Reduced service – Fencing is in place where there are slips.
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.
Hobson Bay walkway
Date from
27 January
Status
Closed

 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
Date from
9 May
Status
Closed
Pakuranga Community Centre
Date from
9 May
Status
Closed

 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
Date from
21 February
Status
Reduced service – coastal track section between Granny's Bay and Pōhutukawa Bay closed.
Wenderholm Regional Park
Date from
7 February
Status

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.
Tauhoa Hall
Date from
29 January
Status
Reduced service – kitchen closed due to flood damage.
Birkenhead War Memorial Park
Date from
28 January
Status
Reduced service – Large section of walkway closed due to slips.
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
Reduced service – Coastal stairs washed away.
Kinloch Bridge
Date from
28 January
Status
Closed
Murray's Bay seawall
Date from
28 January
Status
Closed
Rangatira Reserve
Date from
28 January
Status
Reduced service – Walkway closed due to slips.
Stanley Bay Park
Date from
28 January
Status
Reduced service – section of walkway washed out between Stanley Bay Park and Ngātaringa sports fields.
Waiwera beach steps
Date from
28 January
Status
Closed

 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.
Āwhitu Regional Park
Date from
3 February
Status
Reduced services – Brook Homestead toilet closed until further notice.
Racecourse Road Esplanade Reserve, Waiuku
Date from
31 January
Status
Reduced service – Bridge across the stormwater pond partially washed away resulting in no access to the northern side of reserve.
Waitangi Falls
Date from
29 January
Status
Closed
Cameron Pools
Date from
27 January
Status
Closed

 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
Date from
15 May
Status
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.
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.
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
Date from
15 May
Status
Closed
Kaukapakapa War Memorial Hall
Date from
7 March
Status
Closed
Te Whau Park
Date from
28 January
Status
Reduced service – walkway closed due to slip.

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