Service status
Last updated: 9.03am Monday 20 March 2023
In recent times, the Kāpiti Coast District has experienced increasingly regular and significant weather events. This page will keep our community updated on what's happening with our services due to maintenance or through weather events, from road closures to communities and facilities impacted, and what to do if you need to report incidents or events, or need help.
Please log reports of damage through Antenno, and check out our other channels at Follow us.
MetService weather warnings
No watches or warnings currently in effect.
See MetService Severe weather for further information.
Note: we share MetService weather warnings, but not weather watches. See MetService Weather warnings and watches for how these differ.
Sandbags
Sandbags, sand and empty bags are available for anyone living in flood-prone areas. You can collect these from the Council depot in Fytfield Place, Paraparaumu.
Road updates
If a road is not listed in this section, it is open.
Roads closed
- Ōtaki Gorge Road, Ōtaki – partially closed.
See Ōtaki Gorge Road slip for more information.
Restricted access
None at this time.
Parks and reserves
Currently no closures.
Tracks and trails
Closures
No closures at this time.
Partial closures
- Wharemauku Stream pathway, east of the Expressway to Rimu and Rata roads, end February–end March
Some sections of the path will be closed temporarily over this time as work progresses along the path.
Please follow all site signage, and be aware of machinery. Check in with site personnel for assistance. - Paetawa Road shared pathway renewal – Monday 13 March–Monday 3 April (approx)
We'll be carrying out renewal maintenance on the pathway between 39 Rutherford Drive and Marram Way (west side of road) between these dates, weather permitting. Work includes clearing vegetation, earthwords, and placing gravel to reinstate the path's shape, surface and sightlines for users. - Whareroa Farm – Carex Valley
Due to recent water damage, the Horse Track is temporarily closed to horses. The track remains open for walkers, but take care.
Upcoming closures
No upcoming closures at this time.
Partial closures
- North Manly Street access closed to 2-wheel drive vehicles
This access was damaged in recent storm surges. It has been repaired but due to dune erosion the ramp is now too steep for 2WD vehicles.
