Several roads are closed this morning as Tauranga continues to assess the impacts of a weather event that occurred overnight. Reports of damage are still being received from across the city.

Council is aware of slips around the Wairoa Bridge, and a geotechnical assessment is currently taking place. The bridge remains open to vehicles; however, the cycle lane is closed.

A water supply infrastructure upgrade begins from Monday, 16 March on Cambridge Road that will require a road closure through to late 2026.

Tauranga City Council will be carrying out night-time road maintenance works on Cameron Road over the next few weeks. The work is happening in three stages.

The Rāhui placed by Tangata Whenua over parts of Waikorire (Pilot Bay) and Hīnekite (Mount Main Beach) following last month’s severe weather event has been lifted.

Tauranga City Council is aiming to have part of the temporary road cordon around the Mauao landslide site lifted around lunchtime today (Thursday 5 February).

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale has given notice that Tauranga will begin a local transition period due to the city-wide impacts from severe weather on 21 January 2026.

Tauranga City Council is working alongside partner agencies to ensure public safety, support affected residents, and maintain access to essential services. Find recent updates for the community here.

The cordoned area around the Mount Maunganui landslip site has been reduced to allow businesses to open on the Marine Parade side of the Mount.

Night closures of the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road are scheduled overnight on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 January and Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 February 2026.

Saturday, 17 January, will be a massive day of sport in Tauranga, with two events drawing thousands to the city.

January will mark a significant milestone for the Tauriko Enabling Works project, as crews undertake an intensive programme of works to progress the State Highway 29 (SH29)/Cambridge Road intersection upgrade.