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Extreme weather events in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland caused damage to roads in 2023.

For monthly progress statistics covering all Central, Aotea and Gulf Islands flood repair works, see the Central Auckland tab.

We ask for patience while we repair sites all over Auckland.

To report new issues, please contact us.

Completed slip sites

The following is a list of recently completed slip sites on Waiheke and Rakino Islands. Our thanks go to everyone in these communities for your patience and understanding as we made necessary repairs and restored safe connections.

  • Wharf Road / Waitai Road, Ostend, Waiheke

Goodwin Avenue, Oneroa, Waiheke

Road status: open

1 August 2024

Ground movement near 72 Waiheke Road is currently under investigation.

Hekerua Road, Little Oneroa, Waiheke

Road status: open, one-way traffic only

9 September 2024

We are planning to start repair work in late September 2024.

1 August 2024

We are designing a timber retaining wall to support the road near 40 Hekerua Road, where an underslip has occurred. 

Maintenance contractors continue to monitor the landslide face. To date, no new cracks or signs of subsidence have been observed.

Jane York Place, Rakino Island

Road status: open

1 August 2024

We are currently designing a new palisade wall to repair the underslip on Jane York Place.

Orapiu Road, Cowes Bay, Waiheke

Road status: open

9 September 2024

Construction started on 24 June 2024 and finished ahead of schedule in August 2024. The repair consisted of a 45m long retaining wall with steel piles. The road has reopened for traffic.

We will complete pavement resurfacing separately.

Auckland Transport and our contractor would like to thank the community in this area for their patience during these extensive repairs.

We have completed the timber retaining wall with steel beams on the downhill side of Orapiu Road. Coconut matting was placed under the wall to stop stormwater washing away the soil.

1 August 2024

The repair is progressing well, with the steel beams in place and timber lagging halfway through installation.

2 July 2024

Construction started on 24 June 2024 and should be complete by September 2024. The repair consists of a 45-metre-long retaining wall with steel piles.

The road is restricted to one lane, and about 200 metres of road around the slip is affected. Stop/go traffic management will be in place during construction hours, from 7am to 7pm. A traffic light system will operate after hours.

South Pacific Road, Rakino Island

Road status: open

 1 August 2024

We are currently designing an armour rock wall to repair the underslip on South Pacific Road.

The Esplanade, Oneroa, Waiheke

Road status: open

1 August 2024

Scouring of the seawall opposite Moa Avenue occurred during the storm on Auckland Anniversary Weekend. The area has been made safe, and repair design is under way.

View Road, Waiheke

Road status: open, single lane

1 August 2024

The slip near 50 View Road is currently under investigation.

Waiheke Road, Onetangi, Waiheke

Road status: open

1 August 2024

Ground movement near 72 Waiheke Road is currently under investigation.

Wharf Road (by boat ramp), Ostend, Waiheke

Road status: open, single lane with stop/go traffic management

1 August 2024

Slip repair for this location is currently in the design phase.