Category: Traffic
Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update April 2023: Telephone Rd closure, Council budgets and natural burials!
A final decision on the future of the SH1B Telephone Rd rail crossing has been put off for another year, but its ongoing closure is deeply disappointing for the community including your local Waikato District Councillors Mike Keir and I (Crystal Beavis). In a report published on its website, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update April 2023: Telephone Rd closure, Council budgets and natural burials!
Council Proposals looking for feedback by 27 March and 16 April
Follow the links below to find all the relevant documents and the submission forms: Proposed Traffic Bylaw 2023 Consultation is open from 27 February to 27 March. Have your say! The changes in the proposed bylaw include the: Proposed Public Places Bylaw 2023 Consultation is open from 27 February to 27 March. Have your say… Read More Council Proposals looking for feedback by 27 March and 16 April
Night Road Closures at Tamahere from 12 September for three weeks as work begins under the Tamahere Interchange.
Work to create the new pedestrian/cyclist/mobility scooter accessways at the Tamahere intersection will take place in two stages over six months. There will be night road closures and detours required in September and January and traffic control throughout with the exception of Fieldays week in November. Further details here: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/safer-journey-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists-under-the-tamahere-interchange/ The Tamahere community has campaigned… Read More Night Road Closures at Tamahere from 12 September for three weeks as work begins under the Tamahere Interchange.
Temporary Road Closures near Ruakura. Motorists warned to expect delays and plan ahead
The next stages of safety improvements to Ruakura Road, and a road closure on Silverdale Road are set to get underway in the coming days. From next week (Tuesday 26 October) Ruakura Road between Ruakura Lane and Silverdale Road will be closed to motorists until late December as part of the Ruakura Road Urban Upgrade… Read More Temporary Road Closures near Ruakura. Motorists warned to expect delays and plan ahead
Detour on Airport Road at Tamahere this weekend.
How about a Roundabout to the city?
When Councillor Aksel Bech went looking for some answers to traffic concerns at the junction of Matangi Road, SH26 and Silverdale Road he came across a proposal for NZTA to fund a new configuration that will improve the lives of those heading to Hamilton along Matangi Road. What do you think? The Council Report that… Read More How about a Roundabout to the city?
Rob McGuire’s September 2019 Newsletter
NEWS FROM YOUR WAIKATO DISTRICT COUNCILLOR Reminder that The Sculpture Park, Waitakaruru, in Scotsman Valley Road are celebrating spring by being open every day from Friday 20th September to Sunday 29th September: 10am – 5pm daily. The park will then continue to open every Sunday 10am – 5pm and you now have the option to… Read More Rob McGuire’s September 2019 Newsletter
Reminder – Matangi Community Committee meeting tonight – Monday May 27, 7.30 p.m.
@ Recreation Centre – Matangi School Agenda items: Any update re future St David’s Church? Proposed district Plan submission feedback. Traffic concerns Matangi Village All welcome
Speed limit reductions
The second round of speed limit amendments have been adopted by Waikato District Council under guidance from NZ Transport Agency’s Speed Management Guide. Speed limit signs will be adjusted and the new speed limits will come into force once that is completed, estimated to be late April 2019. A list of roads with speed limit… Read More Speed limit reductions

