Streetlights

Te Aroha

We are aware of streetlights not working around Whitaker Street, Rewi Street, August Street, Wild Street, King Street and Burke Street in Te Aroha. We have logged these issues with our streetlight contractor and will let you know when we have a timeframe for repairs. 

In the meantime, please take extra care when walking, cycling or driving at night. 

Breen Place and Stirling Drive

We are aware of streetlight issues in this area and the repair has been passed on to Powerco after our own contractors attended the site last week and advised that it was a Powerco issue. Please ring Powerco directly if you have any concerns.

Temporary road closures    

Waterworks Road, Starkey Road and Tahuroa Road

We will close the following roads to ordinary traffic for the periods below on Wednesday, 15 October 2025 so Club Targa Inc. can conduct the Targa Bambina 2025 Motorsport Event.

• Waterworks Road - 300m from its intersection with Chepmell Road to its intersection with Te Miro Road. Closed from 12.50-5.20pm.
• Starkey Road - 300m from its intersection with Bell Road and Scotsman Valley Road to Tahuroa Road. Closed from 12.25-4.55pm.
• Tahuroa Road - from its intersection with Starkey Road to Waikato District Boundary. Closed from 12.25-4.55pm.

Roadworks

Matuku Road

Works will start on 15 September to repair and widen a section of road and pavement from 1840-2549 Matuku Road. The road will be closed during works but resident and emergency service access will remain available. The works are expected to finish by 22 October.

Proposed temporary road closure

Whitaker Street and Kenrick Street, Te Aroha

We are proposing to close the following roads to ordinary traffic for the period stated below so the Te Aroha Business Association can conduct the Under The Mountain Arts Event.

Roads to be closed:

• Whitaker Street - from Kenrick Street intersection through to 128 Whitaker Street.
• Kenrick Street - from Whitaker Street intersection through to Church Street.

Pedestrian access only.

Date and time of closure:

• 6am-5pm on Sunday 2 November

Any person wishing to make a submission on the proposed closure should do so in writing, to Leanne Keenan, to reach the Matamata-Piako District Council Office at PO Box 266, Te Aroha, by midday Thursday 2 October, 2025.

From our partners 

SH29 Kaimai Ranges - night works and closure

• Closure dates: Sunday 12 October – Friday 17 October
• Closure times: 7.30pm – 3am (highway reopens at 3am each morning)
• Expected completion: Friday 17 October, opening at 3am

• North: SH2 → SH26 → SH27 (Not HPMV compliant)
• South: SH2 → SH33 → SH30 → SH5 → SH28 → SH27 → SH29 (HPMV Compliant)