2023

HDC Have Sought Expressions of Interest for a New Beach Access

Update: after some reflection I suspect the expressions of interest were to hire someone to run consultation meetings. Horowhenua District Council are having an ordinary Meeting on 01 February 2023. Interesting to note these two report items in the agenda at Minutes & Agendas - Horowhenua District Council (emphasis mine): Page 166: “Council Actions Monitoring Report 2023 as at 25 January 2023 — “Reference: 21/502 Resolution/Action: That the Chief Executive provide a full report on all options in respect of vehicular beach access at Waikawa Beach.

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Strathnaver Drive Street Sign Replaced

A recent visitor drew my attention to the broken street sign at the intersection of Sarah Street and Strathnaver Drive. I reported it to Horowhenua District Council and the sign has now been replaced. Unfortunately a rather large tree on the berm obscures the sign until you’re on top of it…

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Learn About the Ō2NL Expressway

On Saturday 28 January 2023, Waka Kotahi are hosting presentations from technical specialists about the upcoming Ōtaki to North of Levin Expressway discussing: The RMA consents process Design of the proposed road, including local road connections Landscape and planting design Effects of Ō2NL and how these will be managed Speaker presentations run from 11.30am - 12.30 pm, or drop-in anytime from 11am to 2pm. The team will be available before and after, to answer any questions you may have.

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2022

Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway Opens 23 December 2022

Waka Kotahi have finally said: The Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway will be fully open to traffic on Friday this week, 23 December [2022]! It’ll help alleviate holiday queues and delays on SH1. Of course, now northbound traffic will bunch up north of Ōtaki, but with any luck lots of people will filter off at Ōtaki so it won’t be as heavy as previously. They go on to say:

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