Whakatāne District Council is responsible for maintenance and development of the District's roads and related assets. The actual repair work is undertaken through a range of other physical works contracts. Roading assets managed by the Council include:
- Road pavement and surfacing
- Kerb and channel and other roadside drains (except EBOP Land Drains)
- Stormwater sumps (cesspits)
- Footpaths
- Streetlights
- Road signs
- Road line-markings
- Safety barriers and sight rails
- Bridges and culverts
- Roadside vegetation
Whakatāne District Road Report
The Council provides a weekly report on current roading activity.
Reporting faults
Have you noticed a fault around the area? A fault can include any of the following:
- Potholes or other road failure
- Slips or dropouts
- Fallen trees
- Spills or rubbish on the road
- Blocked drains or culverts
- Guardrail or bridge damage
- Glass or debris on the road
- Damaged signs
- Broken footpath
- Graffiti
- Streetlights not working
If you have seen any of these or other issues, then we want to know about it. Please report the fault to us by phoning Customer Services Centre on 07 306 0500 or complete the Fix-It/Report a Fault form.
Concerned about Road Safety?
The Council's primary consideration for its roading network is to ensure it is safe to travel on. If you have any safety concerns about any part of the road network, please let us know. Your concerns may be related to:
- Poor visibility along the road
- Sudden sharp curves in the road
- The way a contractor is operating
- The standard of repair being undertaken
- Stock on the road
- Slippery road surface
- Improved signage required
Call Customer Services Centre on 07 306 0500 or complete the Fix-It/Report a Fault form.
Vehicle Entrances
If you’re building a new house, you need to also install an approved vehicle crossing from your property to the road. Contact us to arrange for this to be done. All work must be undertaken by a Council-approved contractor, who must construct the crossing to the Council’s specifications.
If you have an existing crossing, you are responsible to maintain it to a safe standard. If you would like to upgrade your vehicle entrance or have repairs undertaken, call Customer Services on 07 306 0500.
State Highway Concerns
Please note that the Council is not responsible for State Highways that run through our District. If you have any concerns relating to the State Highway, please contact the New Zealand Transport Agency directly.
