Peka Peka to Ōtaki

Work to construct the Peka Peka to Ōtaki (PP2Ō) section of the Kāpiti Expressway is complete. Our Council worked with the Waka Kotahi and their construction partners to advocate for and protect the community interests throughout the construction phase. This included work to make the existing State Highway 1 between Peka Peka to Ōtaki a fit-for-purpose local road and enhance walking and cycling connections between the Mackays to Peka Peka cycleway, walkway and bridleway and Ōtaki.

PP2Ō Route

The 13-kilometre route runs from Peka Peka Road in the south to Taylors Road just north of Ōtaki and is made up of two parts:

  1. A four-lane expressway running along the existing State Highway 1 alignment through Te Horo.
  2. An Ōtaki bypass with connections to local roads and new bridges over the Ōtaki River and Waitohu Stream.

In December 2009 the Waka Kotahi | New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Board chose the preferred route for the four-lane expressway through the Kāpiti Coast District between Peka Peka and Ōtaki. The 15-kilometre expressway route is based on the improved eastern option produced during investigations in 2002.

For more information about the PP2O project visit www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/wellington-northern-corridor/peka-peka-to-otaki-expressway

Peka Peka to Ōtaki Board of Inquiry Final Decision and Report

The Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway Board of Inquiry released its final report and decision on 14 February 2014. In summary, the Board of Inquiry confirmed the notices of requirement sought by NZTA, and granted the resource consents subject to the imposition of conditions contained in Volume 2 of the decision.

Council submission to EPA

On 17 June 2013 Council made a submission to the EPA on the proposed Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway. You can download or print a copy of the submission document – Kāpiti Coast District Council submission on the proposed Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway [PDF 302 KB].

Lodgement and notification

On 18 March 2013, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) received applications (matters) from KiwiRail and the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) for notices of requirement and resource consents for the Peka Peka to North Ōtaki Expressway Proposal.