Roads

The Far North has over 2,500km of roads. Find answers to common questions about the road network here.

Log a request

Log a request for roads and footpath issues.
Road closures and restrictions

Temporary road closures, Corridor Access Requests (CAR), traffic management plans and bridge weight/width limits.
Road maintenance

Find out more about how Far North roads are prioritised for maintenance.
Road naming and renaming

The council has the power to name and alter the name of roads, both public/vested roads and private/ROWs. Find out about the process here.
Roading improvements

This page contains an overview of roading improvement projects by year and location.
Severe weather road repairs

Find out about the long term road repairs required due to severe weather damage. Most roads have been restored but some repairs are complex.
Unsealed roads

Most of the road network in the Far North is unsealed. Find out more about how the council maintains, seals and reduces road dust on these roads.
Unformed or paper roads

Answers to common questions about legal or public roads that are not maintained. Includes the licence to occupy and road naming process.
Vegetation: Mowing and spraying

We manage roadside vegetation for safety. Join the "No Spray" register to elect not to have your property's roadside berm managed by us.
Vehicle Crossing Approval

To apply for a vehicle crossing approval you will need a few things.
Average speed cameras on Kaitāia-Awaroa Road

Four average speed cameras are being constructed along Kaitāia-Awaroa Road on Monday 28 July.