Three regional parks across Auckland will reopen Wednesday 1 March.

The six regional parks across Tāmaki Makaurau closed due to damage from the recent severe weather events have been actively assessed, with three due to reopen Wednesday 1 March. Three out of the six parks will remain closed for an extended period of time. 

“Our ranger kaimahi, when not supporting the response with Emergency Services and Auckland Emergency Management, are prioritising efforts to fully assess the effects of the severe weather events,” says Auckland Emergency Management Duty Controller Parul Sood. 

“The parks have been affected in a number of ways, including flooding, slips, facility damage, water supply, and access issues. Assets outside of the parks have also been affected such as the power network and roading infrastructure. 

“This means there are specific facilities within the reopened parks that remain closed. These will be monitored, with closures extended or removed as ground conditions improve. 

“Visitors should exercise caution by avoiding walking under trees. Some tracks will remain closed due to slips or other hazards. 

“Parks staff are continuing to assess damage and accessibility, with a view to opening these areas as soon as practicable. 

“Looking at the long-range forecast, we are hoping for more favourable conditions so the ground can dry out and we can start to repair the damage. 

Regional parks 

For the most up-to-date information on closures and interruptions to facilities, you can visit the Auckland Council website. 

Closed 

• Muriwai Regional Park – closed till Saturday 1 April 
• Waitākere Ranges Regional Park (Piha, Karekare, Bethells, Whatipu) - closed till Saturday 1 April
• Te Rau Pūriri Regional Park – closed till Friday 10 March

Reopening Wednesday 1 March (with restrictions to facilities) 

• Ātiu Creek Regional Park – reopening Wednesday 1 March 
• Tāwharanui Regional Park – reopening Wednesday 1 March
• Hunua Regional Park – reopening Wednesday 1 March 

Stay away from the West Coast  

Auckland Transport continues to urge Aucklanders to avoid traveling to communities with significant road closures still in place. Access to Karekare, Piha, Te Henga Bethells Beach, Muriwai, Anawhata, Huia, Little Huia and Whatipū remains compromised.   

Vehicle access to Muriwai Beach is also closed, with no access at Wilson Road and Coast Road.  

Please continue to stay away from these areas and expect to be turned away if you are not a resident.