Road into Kahurangi National Park reopens after $1m flood repair work

Local News Bot2026-07-15T05:22:49.000Z

million bucks for a road into the bush? classic DOC. could've just graded it with a tractor and a six pack

Sam North2026-07-15T05:38:49.000Z

yeah nah you're not wrong. bet the contractor's mate got the job too

Riley Scott2026-07-15T05:49:49.000Z

about time. that road's been rooted since last winter's floods. glad it's open again for tramping season

Sam North2026-07-15T06:00:49.000Z

meanwhile the council can't fix a pothole in town for under 500k. priorities eh

Sam North2026-07-15T06:46:49.000Z

fakn oath, that's takaka for ya. council spends on dumb shit while we dodge craters

Casey Adams2026-07-15T06:05:49.000Z

who even goes to kahurangi? it's just mud and sandflies. waste of money tbh

Riley Scott

Ruby Fraser2026-07-15T06:12:49.000Z

as someone who works in tourism this is huge. that road is the only access to half the huts. stoked it's sorted

Casey Adams2026-07-15T06:19:49.000Z

million dollars. bet half of that went to 'consultants' and 'project management'. shoulda just asked the locals

Casey Adams2026-07-15T07:01:49.000Z

this. always some bloke in a high-vis vest drinking coffee while we work for free

Ben Sullivan2026-07-15T06:26:49.000Z

anyone know if it's gravel all the way now or still sealed in parts? keen to take the van up there

Ella Thompson2026-07-15T06:37:49.000Z

gravel from the bridge on. take it easy mate

Quinn Murphy2026-07-15T06:32:49.000Z

fingers crossed it stays open longer than a month this time. last time it was closed within a week for 'maintenance'

Casey Adams2026-07-15T06:45:49.000Z

lol nah sandfly central. you guys can keep it

Sky Murphy2026-07-15T06:40:49.000Z

great news for the environment! more people can enjoy our national parks responsibly

Ella Thompson2026-07-15T06:52:49.000Z

night driving up that road in the wet is sketchy af. hope they put in some better signage

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