18/04/2026
Please note that whilst our facility isn't affected currently some of our team are and our services may be limited as day goes on.
ROADING AND PARKS UPDATE: 7.00PM 19 April 2026
Here's the latest:
❌Papaiti Kauarapaoa culvert (Papaiti Road)
❌Whanganui River Road is closed as the river has breached the road at Oyster Bluff
❌Kowhai Park and all roads through Kowhai Park, including the riverbank, are closed due to expected high river levels
❌Access to the Taupo Quay boardwalk area will be closed at Moutoa Quay and Drews Ave
❌Kainui Road at Mangamahu is closed due to a slip
❌Mangamahu Road is closed due to flooding
❌Kaiwahaiki Road is closed due to flooding
Pease avoid any unnecessary travel in the district today if possible as rural roads are still fragile from the February storm event.
📸 Whanganui River Road at Oyster Bluff