Thursday 22 January 2026 - we have all our weather related road closures here.
New Zealand Guide to Temporary Traffic Management transition
As the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has retired the Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management (CoPTTM) and has mandated the use of New Zealand Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (NZGTTM) for all works funded or partially funded by the National Land Transport Fund, we will be transitioning to the use of NZGTTM.
For the local roads which we have legal jurisdiction of we will:
- Accept either CoPTTM or NZGTTM traffic management plans (TMPs) until 30 June 2026. This decision does not remove a PCBU obligation under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 to manage risks in association with their works.
- From 1 July 2026 we will expect all TMPs to adopt the NZGTTM approach.
- Any approved CoPTTM based TMPs will need to be migrated transitioned to NZGTTM by 1 July 2026.
If a PCBU currently has an approved CoPTTM based TMP and wishes to use NZGTTM they need to submit an updated TMP in the NZGTTM format that includes a risk assessment and follows the NZGTTM approval process. The existing CoPTTM TMP will be deemed to have taken the CoPTTM approach for its lifetime.
For clarity of staff reviewing TMPs, we ask that all applications utilise the standard forms (or forms using similar layouts) associated with CoPTTM and NZGTTM. Therefore, if a CoPTTM form is used it is assumed to take a CoPTTM approach even if there is a risk assessment included.
More information on the transition
Streetlights
Streetlight outages, Matamata
We are aware there continues to be issues with streetlights out in parts of Matamata – specifically Smith Street, Farmers Road, Allenby Road, Sylvan Place, Sheffield Street, York Place, Rata Street, Matai Avenue, Bedford Crescent, Station Road, Rimu Street, Stanley Street, Kowhai Street, College Street, Hampton Terrace, Jellicoe Road, Elizabeth Street, Western Street, George Street, Ratcliffe Street and lights around the Firth Street/Peria Road/Waharoa Road/Broadway roundabout.
Streelight outages, Morrinsville
We are aware there continues to be issues with streetlights out in parts of Morrinsville – specifically Studholme Street, Sommerville Street, Pickett Place, Thorpe Street, Cureton Street, Craig Crescent, Chapman Crescent, Seville Crescent, Lorne Street and Anzac Avenue.
Streetlight outages, Te Aroha
We are aware there continues to be issues with streetlights out in parts of Te Aroha – specifically Ema Street, Hubbard Street, Boundary Street, Kotuku Street, Koromiko Street, Koromiko Street extension and surrounding area in Te Aroha Domain, Church Street, Kenrick Street, Lawrence Avenue, Puriri Street, Rata Street, Brick Street, Gilchrist Street, Rewi Street, Rolleston Street, Whitaker Street, Wilson Street, part of Te Aroha Domain around the Bowling Pavilion and Grace Avenue.
These faults have been passed on to Powerco. We aim to keep you updated on any new developments as they come and will continue to work with Powerco to get the problem resolved.
When travelling in the evening please take care.
Temporary road closures
Tamihana Street, Matamata, 13 January - 31 January
Road works on Tamihana Street, between the Tainui Street and Meura Street intersections, are scheduled from 13 January to 31 January.
During this time, pavement rehabilitation works will be carried out, including a full-width dig-out, repairs and resealing.
A 24/7 road closure will be in place to allow the work to be completed safely and efficiently. Resident and emergency access will be maintained at all times.
Thanks for your patience while we complete these important road improvements.
Roadworks
Piako Road, Morrinsville, 14 January - 27 February
Piako Road works on road widening, existing failed pavement repairs, stabilising and pavement sealingare expected to run from 14 January – 27 February, Monday-Friday and occasionally Saturdays, 7am-7pm (please note, this previously incorrectly stated 7.30am-5pm). This will involve a road closure between the intersections of Matuku Road and SH26 and a detour west of Morrinsville. Access will be maintained for residents, school buses, rubbish trucks, milk tankers and emergency services.
Morrinsville-Walton Road, Morrinsville, 9 February - 23 March
We will be doing rehabilitation works on a section of Morrinsville-Walton Road from approximately 55 metres south of the Kuranui Road/Eynon Road/Studholme Street intersection and ending at the intersection with Kereone Road. Works are expected to run from 9 February until 23 March 2026. These works will include stabilising the existing pavement, adding overlay and sealing. While the road will not be closed for this period there may be significant delays, so we recommend taking an alternative route. For residents - please wheel your kerbside bins to the front of your property as per usual and our contractors will coordinate pick ups.
Proposed temporary road closure
Watch this space for proposed temporary road closures.
From our partners
The State Highway network is managed by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). You can follow Highway conditions for the Waikato here.