Local councils are responsible for managing and maintaining a vast network of local roads, including urban and rural roads and other arterial routes.
The management of roading involves a range of activities, including road construction and maintenance, traffic management, and road safety initiatives.
Councils work closely with central government agencies, such as the Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), to ensure that roading is managed in a coordinated and efficient manner, and that resources are allocated appropriately.
Councils also work with local communities to identify and address specific roading issues and concerns. This may involve consultation with residents, business owners, and other stakeholders to ensure that roading infrastructure meets the needs of the community.
One important aspect of roading management is road safety. Councils work to identify and mitigate risks on the road network, such as hazardous intersections or high-risk areas for accidents. They may also implement road safety campaigns to raise awareness of safe driving practices and to encourage safer behaviour on the roads.
If you see a pothole or slip or any other damage on our roads, please report it so that it can be repaired and dealt with promptly.
If the issue is on a state highway, please call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) to report the issue to Waka Kotahi.