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About the projects

We're investing in fit-for-purpose, safer, stronger coastal assets for our communities.

Across the rohe (District), a number of jetties and seawalls are reaching the end of their functional life. We're progressively renewing these to:

  • Improve safety and accessibility
  • Support recreational use
  • Protect our natural coastline
  • Meet the needs of our growing communities


Jetty Replacements


Uretara Landing Reserve Jetty

29 August 2025

We've replaced the aged 16sqm jetty at Uretara Landing Reserve with a brand-new 60sqm structure that will better serve the Katikati community.

The new jetty is much larger and made with more modern materials, including plastic sleeves around the piles, which is current best practice.

We've finished building the jetty itself, but we still have some landscaping to do, including:

  • Installing bollards along the car park/grass edge beside the jetty
  • A small extension of the new retaining wall further up and adjacent to the boat ramp

The security fencing will remain in place while this work is being carried out, and is expected to be removed on Saturday 13 September, in time for the Katikati 150th Anniversary celebrations. (You can find out more about the celebrations at www.katikati150celebration.co.nz).


8 May 2025

Things are progressing well, with most of the piles in place. The next step is to insert plastic sleeves around them, which will be filled with concrete to further protect the treated timber piles, and prolong their life.

Despite the wet weather, we're happy to say that the work is running to schedule, with the jetty expected to be completed by the end of June.


Athenree Jetty

The jetty on Athenree esplanade, behind 12 Roretana Drive, is in very poor condition and needs replacing. We're building a new replacement jetty, which will be the same size as the current jetty but at a lower height, to meet health and safety regulations which have been introduced since the original jetty was built.

You can keep up to date with the project here.


Timber seawall replacements

We're also replacing around 400m of ageing timber seawalls, across three locations.

These sea walls have served their purpose for several decades but have now reached the end of their useful life and need to be replaced to ensure continued protection of our coastline.

These projects will enhance the resilience of our coastal infrastructure, ensuring it remains effective for years to come.

Each project is tailored to suit the local environment, using natural materials and minimal disruption approaches. Work on these projects is expected to start in May 2025.

Athenree Inlet - timber seawall

29 August 2025

The new seawall is mostly finished, except for a small section at the western end of the original wall (near the Doctor North Reserve), which we were unable to replace due to wet ground conditions.

We'll be back in November to finish off this section - once we've finished the Tanners Point Reserve seawall replacement (see below).


Tanners Point - timber seawall renewal

28 August 2025

Work to replace the seawall will start on Wednesday 4 September, and is expected to take 10 weeks to finish. During this time the work site will be fenced off, as marked on the map below.

You won't be able to access the jetty via the reserve while the work is being done, however the jetty itself will remain open to watercraft accessing it by water.

Thank you for your patience while we carry out this important maintenance work.


Waitui Reserve - timber seawall renewal

27 June 2025

Work on the new seawall at Waitui Reserve will start on Monday 30 June, and is expected to be finished by the end of August. While the work is taking place, areas beside the seawall (including areas needed for storing materials) will be fenced off, and there might be a bit of disruption for neighbours and people using the reserve. Thanks for your patience while we get this important mahi done.


About the projects

We're investing in fit-for-purpose, safer, stronger coastal assets for our communities.

Across the rohe (District), a number of jetties and seawalls are reaching the end of their functional life. We're progressively renewing these to:

  • Improve safety and accessibility
  • Support recreational use
  • Protect our natural coastline
  • Meet the needs of our growing communities


Jetty Replacements


Uretara Landing Reserve Jetty

29 August 2025

We've replaced the aged 16sqm jetty at Uretara Landing Reserve with a brand-new 60sqm structure that will better serve the Katikati community.

The new jetty is much larger and made with more modern materials, including plastic sleeves around the piles, which is current best practice.

We've finished building the jetty itself, but we still have some landscaping to do, including:

  • Installing bollards along the car park/grass edge beside the jetty
  • A small extension of the new retaining wall further up and adjacent to the boat ramp

The security fencing will remain in place while this work is being carried out, and is expected to be removed on Saturday 13 September, in time for the Katikati 150th Anniversary celebrations. (You can find out more about the celebrations at www.katikati150celebration.co.nz).


8 May 2025

Things are progressing well, with most of the piles in place. The next step is to insert plastic sleeves around them, which will be filled with concrete to further protect the treated timber piles, and prolong their life.

Despite the wet weather, we're happy to say that the work is running to schedule, with the jetty expected to be completed by the end of June.


Athenree Jetty

The jetty on Athenree esplanade, behind 12 Roretana Drive, is in very poor condition and needs replacing. We're building a new replacement jetty, which will be the same size as the current jetty but at a lower height, to meet health and safety regulations which have been introduced since the original jetty was built.

You can keep up to date with the project here.


Timber seawall replacements

We're also replacing around 400m of ageing timber seawalls, across three locations.

These sea walls have served their purpose for several decades but have now reached the end of their useful life and need to be replaced to ensure continued protection of our coastline.

These projects will enhance the resilience of our coastal infrastructure, ensuring it remains effective for years to come.

Each project is tailored to suit the local environment, using natural materials and minimal disruption approaches. Work on these projects is expected to start in May 2025.

Athenree Inlet - timber seawall

29 August 2025

The new seawall is mostly finished, except for a small section at the western end of the original wall (near the Doctor North Reserve), which we were unable to replace due to wet ground conditions.

We'll be back in November to finish off this section - once we've finished the Tanners Point Reserve seawall replacement (see below).


Tanners Point - timber seawall renewal

28 August 2025

Work to replace the seawall will start on Wednesday 4 September, and is expected to take 10 weeks to finish. During this time the work site will be fenced off, as marked on the map below.

You won't be able to access the jetty via the reserve while the work is being done, however the jetty itself will remain open to watercraft accessing it by water.

Thank you for your patience while we carry out this important maintenance work.


Waitui Reserve - timber seawall renewal

27 June 2025

Work on the new seawall at Waitui Reserve will start on Monday 30 June, and is expected to be finished by the end of August. While the work is taking place, areas beside the seawall (including areas needed for storing materials) will be fenced off, and there might be a bit of disruption for neighbours and people using the reserve. Thanks for your patience while we get this important mahi done.