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Access to impacted areas

Entry to some areas in west Auckland remains restricted. For safety reasons, only residents can enter areas that have been restricted. If you need access, we will review all applications on a case-by-case basis.

You should know

The main road into Muriwai, Motutara Road, reopened at 10am on Monday 21 August 2023.
 
Motutara Road was closed in February 2023 due to a landslide during Cyclone Gabrielle.
 
Read more on OurAuckland.

Road closures in Muriwai

Only residents are allowed through the roadblock or cordon at the bottom of Domain Crescent.

Security is in place at this roadblock.

Road closures in Piha

Only residents are allowed to pass through the cordon at Rayner Road and the southern arm of Marine Parade South. This is due to the ongoing safety risk from slips and land instability.

Additional geotechnical monitoring equipment is also in place at Rayner Road to monitor any changes.

Security will be present at these cordons.

Apply for a cordon vehicle pass

Apply for a vehicle cordon pass.

Once you apply, you will be asked to provide supporting documentation.

We aim to complete all requests within three business days.

You should know

The existing coloured paper passes are still valid – you do not need to apply for another pass if you already have one.

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