By the end of February 2026, 160,000m2 (53%) of the 300,000m2 of road resealing planned for the 2025/2026 financial year had been completed. The remainder is programmed during April 2026.

Over the summer period, our roading teams have been focussed on delivering this year’s reseal programme. 

Major upgrades on two of the district’s floodgates have been completed recently, strengthening the resilience of our local waterways and reducing flood risk for nearby homes, farmland, and roads.

Work is set to begin on Dargaville’s Victoria Street to strengthen the road and improve its storm resilience.

The sealing season which commenced in October is well underway, with pre-seal repairs required to enable the 2025/2026 reseal programme progressing well. 

The report was formally adopted following unanimous approval by elected members at the council meeting on 26 November. 

Hundreds of people gathered on a stunning November evening to celebrate the completion of a significant multi-year upgrade project.

October kicked off sealing season with pre-seals completed on West Coast Road, Pouto Road, Baylys Coast Road and Colville Road, and reseals on Kai Iwi Lakes Road are underway.

With winter drawing to a close, the roading team have been planning the unsealed road strengthening programme – set to start at the end of September.

The adoption marks a significant step toward establishing a regionally controlled water services entity.

The Alamar Crescent carpark upgrade wrapped up this month, making it easier for locals and visitors to park up and head out on the water.

The roading team have completed 20 slips over the last nine months. Pahi Road (pictured) is well underway.