Current Road Status

The list below displays the status of any affected roads in the Tararua District. Click here or click on the image above to view an interactive map.

For conditions and closure information about State Highways please visit the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency website.

For updates on the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway, please visit the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency website.

052-0044 - Single Lane Only
Tree Across Road, Cut back to one lane. 1km North from Herbertville Rd
Last Update: 22/04/2026
SEAVIEW RD - Single Lane Only
Culvert Washout.
Last Update: 22/04/2026
WAITAHORA RD - Single Lane Only
Tree Down
Last Update: 22/04/2026
NORTH RD - Single Lane Only
Hole in the road, drive with caution.
Last Update: 22/04/2026
RIVER RD (A) - Single Lane Only
Single lane only, due to multiple slips. Take Caution.
Last Update: 22/04/2026
TAHUOKARETU RD - 4x4 Access / Residents Only
Four wheel drive only.
Last Update: 21/04/2026
COAST RD - 4x4 Access / Residents Only
Road open to 4x4 due to multiple slip and tree fall. Pongaroa to OWAHANGA RD is accessible with caution.
Last Update: 22/04/2026
052-0063 - Single Lane Only
Road open with single lane caution required.
Last Update: 22/04/2026
BLUFF RD - Planned Road Closure
Closed 4 - 8 May For: Installation of Stock Underpass
Last Update: 13/04/2026
HARTGILL CRES - Road Closed
Closed 7 April - 15 May for watermain renewal. Residents access only .
Last Update: 13/04/2026
MATAMAU-ORMONDVILLE RD - Road Closed
Closed 30 March - 24 April. A full road closure will be in place from 7am to 6mp. A short detour in place
Last Update: 30/03/2026
WAIONE-HOROEKA RD - Closed to Heavy Traffic
Road closed to heavy traffic due to Dropout
Last Update: 05/09/2023
DITTMER RD - Closed to Heavy Traffic
Road open to Light vehicles only.
Last Update: 27/02/2023
MANGATUNA RD - Closed to Heavy Traffic
Road open - not suitable for truck & trailer
Last Update: 01/03/2023
ANGORA RD - 4x4 Access / Residents Only
Access restrictions due to heavy logging activity - please take extra care.
Last Update: 15/09/2025
MAKAIRO RD EAST - Road Closed
Quarry is closed and there is no public access from the compulsory stop point near the woolshed
Last Update: 13/02/2023