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Where the new pipework goes, street by street

A breakdown of which Whakatū streets are dug up, and when.

By Astrid AustinPublished 5:28pm, Friday 31 July 2026 · Updated 9:28pm
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Excavated trench showing replacement water pipework

The council released its staging map on Thursday afternoon. Here is what it means for each street.

November to February

Whakatū Road between the roundabout and the freezing works. Expect single-lane access throughout.

March to June

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Ruahāpia Road, then the Riverbend feeder. Residents will be notified two weeks before work starts outside their property.

Timings assume no further failures on the existing network.