1917 days ago

Temporary closure of Ōtaki Gorge Road

Reporter Community News

New damage to the slip-prone bank at Blue Bluff on Ōtaki Gorge Road (13km inland from SH1) following heavy rain is causing concern and the Kāpiti Coast District Council have temporary closed the area to vehicles.

In 2016 a large amount of rocks and soil came off the bank following heavy rain and required the road to be rebuilt over stabilised debris.

“We have discovered significant stress cracks in the road following Wednesday’s heavy rain which is an indication that the material underneath is still moving,” says transport manager Glen O’Connor. The road is popular with trampers accessing the Tararuas.

Image
More messages from your neighbours
3 days ago

Dog kennels

Bayne from Waikanae Beach

Looking for recommendations. Which is the best dog kennel in the Kāpiti region.
Thanks in advance and enjoy the festive season.

12 hours ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

Image
Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 10.3% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10.3% Complete
  • 20.1% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    20.1% Complete
  • 69.6% Nah - not for me
    69.6% Complete
184 votes
7 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

Image
Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 78.7% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    78.7% Complete
  • 21.3% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    21.3% Complete
1254 votes