The majority of the vehicles travelling within our district are given full access to all of our roads and bridges. The only restrictions, apart from the usual traffic regulations contained in the New Zealand Road Code are when weight and speed limits imposed by Council do not allow for the safe passage of vehicles. See the table below for a list of our restricted road and bridges.
| # | Road name | Bridge ID | Northing | Easting | Location | Max weight of any one axle (kg) |
Gross weight (max sum of axle weights) |
Max speed limit (km/h) |
| 1 | Aranga Station | 204_5696 | 6043244 | 1660461 | 3.10km from SH 12 | 7,000kg | 22,000kg (50% of Class 1) |
10km/h |
| 2 | Bob Taylor | 215_421 | 6035767 | 1695987 | 400m from SH14 | 5,500kg | 35,200kg (80%of Class 1) |
30km/h |
| 3 | Ford | 552_489 | 6002481 | 1715326 | 71m from Huarau Rd | 44,000kg | ||
| 4 | Girls High School | 125_13746 | 6026713 | 1698675 | 49m from Omana Rd | 44,000kg | ||
| 5 | Houto | 224_186 | 6037029 | 1690120 | 186m from Kirikopuni Valley Rd | 44,000kg | ||
| 6 | Kaikohe | 228_13693 | 6059918 | 1664457 | 2.81km from Waimatenui Rd | 44,000kg | ||
| 7 | Mamaranui | 236_569 | 6034574 | 1667644 | 60m from SH 12 | 4,500kg | ||
| 8 | Mititai | 145_3549 | 6015071 | 1686845 | 63m from Maungarahu Rock Rd | 44,000kg | ||
| 9 | Mititai | 145_14588 | 6016982 | 1694902 | 852m from Curnow Rd | 44,000kg | ||
| 10 | Mititai | 145_21841 | 6019252 | 1700222 | 3.80km from Tokatoka Rd | 44,000kg | ||
| 11 | Monteith | 246_7495 | 6041616 | 1656847 | 1.9 from Aranga Coast Rd | 6,500kg | 30,800kg (70% of Class 1) |
30km/h |
| 12 | Omana | 156_982 | 6029052 | 1694088 | 1km from Pukehuia Rd | 6,500kg | 30,800kg (70% of Class 1) |
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| 13 | Pouto | 163_35177 | 5594067 | 1693773 | 1.17km from Campbell Rd | 44,000kg | ||
| 14 | Pouto | 163_18787 | 6004068 | 1685855 | 400m from Koremoa Rd | 6,500kg | 35,200kg (80% of Class 1) |
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| 15 | Pukehuia | 165_22100 | 6020344 | 1686029 | 2.1km from Arapohue Rd | 44,000kg | ||
| 16 | Pukehuia | 165_12124 | 6026983 | 1690907 | 18m from Girls High School Rd | 44,000kg | ||
| 17 | Swamp | 434_569 | 6010821 | 1715614 | 48m from Burke Rd | 44,000kg | ||
| 18 | Taipuha Station | 436_2074 | 6015136 | 1714578 | 2.08km from Paparoa Oakleigh Rd | 8,000kg | 22,000kg (50% of Class 1) |
10km/h |
| 19 | Tangowahine Valley | 267_6024 | 6035407 | 1683526 | 337m from Avoca Rd | 44,000kg | ||
| 20 | Tangowahine Valley | 267_13935 | 6042353 | 1681520 | 787m from Karaka Rd | 44,000kg | ||
| 21 | Tomarata | 604_215 | 6000243 | 1742224 | First bridge coming into Mangawhai Village |
44,000kg | 30km/h | |
| 22 | Wai-o-te-kumarau | 272_1952 | 6056259 | 1665872 | 1.95km from Waimatenui East Rd | 44,000kg | ||
| 23 | Waihue | 269_1367 | 6024576 | 1676829 | 1.2km from Parore West Rd | 44,000kg | ||
| 24 | Waihue | 269_26345 | 6034606 | 1669115 | 750m from SH 12 | 44,000kg | 10km/h | |
| 25 | Wainui | 186_4383 | 6020041 | 1692573 | 843m from Webb Rd | 44,000kg | ||
| 26 | Waoku | 276_3435 | 6056700 | 1657198 | 3.3km from Marlborough Rd | 3,000kg | 30,800kg (70% of Class 1) |
10km/h |
See our latest public notification of restricted roads and bridges.
There are strict controls on the weight and axle loads of overweight vehicles. This is to protect our road network. If your vehicle exceeds the load limits, you need to apply for an overweight permit before you travel.
Is my vehicle overweight?
Check general mass (weight) limits on New Zealand roads
To apply for an overweight permit please submit your application to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.
We suggest applicants allow as much processing time and plan ahead where possible to avoid disappointment. To assist us in attaining a comprehensive database Council has introduced a fee for the processing of permits. Please note that Council will only charge for approved permits.
The cost per permit can be found in the latest fees and charges currently adopted by council. Council is not currently issuing area wide permits, only route specific.
Overdimension Permits
All overdimension permits are applied for via the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.
Is my vehicle or trailer overdimension? Check to see if:
- Your heavy vehicle fits within standard dimension requirements
- Your trailer fits within standard dimension requirements
High Productivity Motor Vehicle (HPMV) and 50 MAX Permits
All 50 max permits are applied for through NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi or email applications to info@50max.govt.nz
PLEASE NOTE: These permits will be reviewed on a case by case basis. We suggest applicants allow as much processing time and plan ahead where possible to avoid disappointment.
