Ōpōtiki District Council Road Status Report
RoadLocation/Route positionStatusIssueLast updatedEstimated time to reopenFurther informationDetour information (if available)
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Motu Rd
31 km markClosedMajor slip09/04/2026 5:43pmTBDA major slip occurred in late November following severe weather, and the road has been partially washed out. Access to Takaputahi Road is still available from the Ōpōtiki side. Access to Whitikau Road is only available from the Matawai/Gisborne side.No detour available
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Motu Rd
37 km markOpenRoad washout04/05/2026 11:03amA large washout occurred following Cyclone Vaianu. Access to Whitikau Rd is unavailable.No detour available