Ki A Ora Ngātiwai

30/09/2026

30/09/2026

We're pleased to confirm that Russell Road will reopen to two-way traffic at 3:00pm this Friday, 2 October 2026.

The road was previously expected to reopen during the week ending 9 October. However, good progress on site and favourable conditions have allowed work to be completed ahead of schedule, creating an opportunity to safely reopen the road earlier than anticipated.

Initial speed restrictions will be in place to ensure the safety of road users as traffic returns to the route. While the site is safe for public use, we ask motorists to take extra care when travelling through the area and to follow all posted speed limits.

The reopening marks a significant milestone in the Helena Bay Hill slip recovery project and restores a vital connection for residents, businesses and visitors.

Permanent monitoring and surveillance equipment has been installed at the top of the slip site as part of the project's long-term safety measures. The system continuously monitors ground movement and is designed to provide an early warning if conditions change. Should movement be detected that could affect the safety of the road, Council will be able to respond quickly and, if necessary, close the road before any risk to road users develops.

We would like to thank residents, businesses and road users for their patience and support throughout this complex recovery project.

30/09/2026

Following the weather events early on the morning of 22 January, we awoke to this slip on Russell Road at Helena Bay Hill.

252 days later, our road is opening again.

Before the road opens at 3pm this Friday, our kaumātua will have karakia at the site in the morning. We invite everyone to gather for a pōwhiri at 10am at Mōkau Marae to acknowledge and thank the many kaimahi who have worked tirelessly on the Helena Bay Hill slip and Kaiikanui Road over the past 252 days.

It’s been a long road for our communities, and we look forward to finally having Russell Road open again this Friday.

22/09/2026

📢 BREAM BAY MOBILE CLINIC – CLOSED WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

Kia ora e te whānau, please note our Bream Bay Mobile Clinic will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September.

If you need support, please contact our Te Kamo Clinic on:
📞 09 435 4586

For any emergencies, please contact White Cross or call 111.

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Please share with whānau who may normally use the Bream Bay Mobile Clinic. 💛

Ngā mihi,
Ki A Ora Ngātiwai

17/09/2026

📢 PATAUA MOBILE CLINIC – CLOSED FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER

Kia ora e te whānau, please note our Pataua Mobile Clinic will be closed this Friday, 18 September.

Our Te Kamo Clinic remains OPEN if you need us:
📞 09 435 4586

For emergencies, please contact White Cross or call 111.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Please share with your whānau who may normally use the Pataua Mobile Clinic. 💚

Ngā mihi,
Ki A Ora Ngātiwai

26/08/2026

📢 PĀNUI | WHANANAKI MOBILE CLINIC CLOSED THIS FRIDAY

Kia ora e te whānau,

Please note our Whananaki Mobile Clinic will be CLOSED this Friday.

Our Kamo Clinic remains OPEN if you need us:
📞 09 435 4586

For emergencies, please contact White Cross or call 111.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. 💚

Ki A Ora Ngātiwai

22/07/2026

🚐 Kia Ora… Ngāti Wai! 😎

If you’ve been meaning to book that appointment... consider this your sign.
This week’s stops are:
📍 Tutukaka – Wednesday
📍 Tuparehuia – Thursday
📍 Pātaua – Friday

No appointment. No fuss. Just pop in for a kōrero with the team. 💚

14/07/2026

🚐 The Mobile Clinic is on the road again! 💚

From today, we’re heading to Bream Bay, Oakura and Whananāki this week, bringing healthcare closer to our whānau and communities.

No bookings needed — just come along for a friendly kōrero with our team 😊

📍 Check the pānui for times and locations, and give your whānau a tag or share so they know we’re coming!

💚

09/07/2026

📢 ‼️Clinic Update | Pātaua Mobile Clinic CLOSED‼️

Just a reminder whānau that our Pātaua Mobile Clinic scheduled for this Friday has been cancelled as we observe Matariki. 🌌

We hope you enjoy this special time with your whānau—reflecting, remembering, celebrating, and looking ahead to the new year.

Mānawatia a Matariki. ✨

08/07/2026

📢 Clinic Update | Pātaua Mobile Clinic
Just a heads up whānau – our Pātaua Mobile Clinic scheduled for Friday will be closed as we observe Matariki.

We encourage everyone to take this time to celebrate with your whānau, remember those who have passed, reflect on the year gone by, and look ahead to the new season.

✨ Our Tuparēhuia Mobile Clinic is still running TODAY (Thursday) from 11:00am–2:00pm at the First Aid Post, Whangaruru North Road, if you need to see our team before the long weekend.

Ngā mihi o Matariki. Wishing you all a safe and meaningful celebration. 💙