Arawa Avenue slip repair

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Kia ora, welcome to the Arawa Avenue slip repair project page. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about the project, including latest updates, and a timeline of upcoming steps.

About the project

During a weather event in June 2023, a slip developed at the upper end of Arawa Avenue, around 400m from the intersection with Wilson Road North.

Work to repair the slip began on the week of 4 May 2026 - this work is expected to be finished by mid-June 2026, weather dependent.

Given the known archaeological significance of the site, specialist oversight is in place throughout the project.

We appreciate the community’s patience while we carry out this work safely and manage the site with the care it requires.

What's happening now? (22 May 2026)

The excavation works and archaeological investigation have been completed, and we're getting ready to install timber poles and build a retaining wall.

Kōiwi were previously discovered in the slipped material, but no koiwi were found during this work. The archaeologist has however taken some samples of the midden that was showing in the slip.

The weather has been kind to us so far, and the work is running to schedule.

1 May 2026

Work will begin the week of 4 May, 2026, to repair a roadside slip on Arawa Avenue.

Due to archaeological investigations, the road may at times be closed to traffic, however it will not be closed for the full duration of the project, which is expected to take 6-8 weeks to complete, weather dependent.

Detours will be in place along little Waihī Road and Wilson Road North while the road is closed and the site will be under Stop/Go traffic management at other times during the project.

The slip developed during a weather event in June 2023 and is located at the upper end of Arawa Avenue, around 400m from the intersection with Wilson Road North.

A midden is visible within the slip, and kōiwi were previously discovered in the slipped material.

Given the known archaeological significance of the site, specialist oversight will be in place throughout the project. If any further kōiwi are uncovered, work will stop immediately and appropriate protocols will be followed in partnership with mana whenua.

The contractor completing the work, J Swap, is also currently working on Wilson Road North. We know these works may cause some disruption, so we’ve made sure Arawa Avenue and Wilson Road North won’t be closed at the same time.

Kia ora, welcome to the Arawa Avenue slip repair project page. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about the project, including latest updates, and a timeline of upcoming steps.

About the project

During a weather event in June 2023, a slip developed at the upper end of Arawa Avenue, around 400m from the intersection with Wilson Road North.

Work to repair the slip began on the week of 4 May 2026 - this work is expected to be finished by mid-June 2026, weather dependent.

Given the known archaeological significance of the site, specialist oversight is in place throughout the project.

We appreciate the community’s patience while we carry out this work safely and manage the site with the care it requires.

What's happening now? (22 May 2026)

The excavation works and archaeological investigation have been completed, and we're getting ready to install timber poles and build a retaining wall.

Kōiwi were previously discovered in the slipped material, but no koiwi were found during this work. The archaeologist has however taken some samples of the midden that was showing in the slip.

The weather has been kind to us so far, and the work is running to schedule.

1 May 2026

Work will begin the week of 4 May, 2026, to repair a roadside slip on Arawa Avenue.

Due to archaeological investigations, the road may at times be closed to traffic, however it will not be closed for the full duration of the project, which is expected to take 6-8 weeks to complete, weather dependent.

Detours will be in place along little Waihī Road and Wilson Road North while the road is closed and the site will be under Stop/Go traffic management at other times during the project.

The slip developed during a weather event in June 2023 and is located at the upper end of Arawa Avenue, around 400m from the intersection with Wilson Road North.

A midden is visible within the slip, and kōiwi were previously discovered in the slipped material.

Given the known archaeological significance of the site, specialist oversight will be in place throughout the project. If any further kōiwi are uncovered, work will stop immediately and appropriate protocols will be followed in partnership with mana whenua.

The contractor completing the work, J Swap, is also currently working on Wilson Road North. We know these works may cause some disruption, so we’ve made sure Arawa Avenue and Wilson Road North won’t be closed at the same time.