Upcoming Footpath and Roading Upgrades in Hikurangi

Sharlene
Jan 28
2 min read

Hikurangi is set for a busy few weeks of long‑awaited improvements, with both King Street footpath replacements and a full reseal of George Street scheduled for early 2026. These works will bring safer, smoother access through the village, but they will also create temporary changes for drivers, pedestrians, and local businesses.

This combined update outlines everything you need to know.

King Street Footpath Replacement

Start date: Monday, 19 January 2026

Duration: Approximately 4–6 weeks

Location: Southern side of Four Square to the southern side of Hikurangi Takeaways

What’s Happening

Contractors will remove and replace the footpaths along this section of King Street, including new kerbing and driveway entrances. Work will be completed in segments, beginning at Hikurangi Takeaways and progressing toward Four Square.

Access and Parking

Pedestrian access to all businesses will remain open throughout the project.
Parking on the shop side of King Street will be restricted to allow machinery to operate safely.
Visitors and locals are encouraged to use the vacant yard beside the hall and the hotel carpark during this period.
Traffic control will support safe pedestrian movement.
Two‑way traffic will remain open, with only minimal disruption expected.

These upgrades have been a long time coming, and we encourage the community to welcome and support the Red Dell team as they complete this important work.

George Street Reseal Works

Roadworks name: George Street Hikurangi Reseal

Contractor: Fulton Hogan (on behalf of Whangārei District Council)

For further questions: Please contact WDC or Fulton Hogan directly.

When It’s Happening

Sunday 8 February – Night works
Monday 9 February & Tuesday 10 February – Day works
Little George & Hill Street: Tuesday 10 February, 7am–8pm

Residents will receive a letter drop before works begin, and VMS boards will be in place five days prior to notify drivers.

What to Expect

Fulton Hogan will be resealing the full length and width of George Street. To avoid damage to vehicles, residents are strongly encouraged not to park on the George Street carriageway during the reseal period.

Sunday 8 February, 4pm – approx. 2am (Night Closure)

George Street will be closed at the SH1 turnoff into Hikurangi.
Access into the village from SH1 will be via King Street (northern end).
Resident access will be maintained, with traffic controllers onsite.

Monday 9 & Tuesday 10 February, 7am–8pm (Day Works)

George Street will be open under manual traffic control (stop/go).
A temporary speed limit will apply due to the loose chip and temporary surface.
Little George and Hill Street will also have sealing works on Tuesday, with resident access maintained.