We'd like your feedback on recent improvements on Gulf Harbour Drive, Whangaparāoa

We’re pleased to let you know that the safety improvements near the intersection of Astrolabe Place and Gulf Harbour Drive were completed in December 2025.

Thanks so much for your patience while we carried out this work.

The work we did

The project aimed to improve pedestrian safety on Gulf Harbour Drive to improve connections to schools, nearby bus stops, parks and other local amenities.

Some of the key improvements included:

Installing a new footpath on the northern side of Gulf Harbour Drive extending from Astrolabe Place to the existing footpath near Regency Park Drive.
Installing a new pram crossing at the intersection of Gulf Harbour Drive and Astrolabe Place.
Painted no stopping at all times (broken yellow lines) on the approach to the intersection outside #1 Astrolabe Place.

This project was founded by our Footpaths Programme, which commits to encourage safe walking and cycling in your neighbourhood.

Share your thoughts in our quick survey

Now that it’s finished, we’d like you to please take a few minutes to complete our short survey below by Tuesday, 4 August 2026
Your feedback helps us improve future projects in your community and Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

About the Project

We're improving footpath safety on Gulf Harbour Drive to provide a safe, convenient, and well-connected walking option in your community.

This is part of our Footpaths Programme, which commits to encourage safe walking and cycling in your neighbourhood.

The changes we’re making

Installing a new footpath and kerbs on the northern side of Gulf Harbour Drive from outside property #8 to the corner of Gulf Harbour Drive and Astrolabe Place.
Installing a new pram crossing with yellow tactile pavers at the crossing points of Gulf Harbour Drive and Astrolabe Place. Tactile pavers are yellow guidance markers that help vision-impaired people cross the road.
Paint no stopping at all times (broken yellow lines) extending to outside the property #1 Astrolabe Place, to clear access and help with visibility for motorists.
Upgrade the catchpit outside property #2 Astrolabe Place, to make cycle cycle-friendly.

Benefits to your community

Footpaths make it safer for the community by separating motorists and traffic from people on foot. Widening the footpath gives more room for people to wait to cross.
Well-maintained footpaths are safer for people who walk and ride their bikes and scooters, reducing the risk of being hurt or injured.
More footpaths make it easier and stress-free for the community to move around the neighbourhood, offering better connections to schools, parks, public transport and other local amenities.
Pram crossings make it safer and more convenient for people pushing prams or strollers to crossroads. It helps ensure those with mobility needs can navigate crossing more easily.
Walking and cycling are good for the environment and good for your health. It helps reduce reliance on cards for local trips, decreasing traffic congestion and reducing our carbon emissions.

What happens next

We will install these changes by August/ September 2025.

Any change to the plan will be updated on this page.

We will be in touch with the local residents and businesses prior to any construction taking place.

How to contact us

If you’d like to speak to someone about our plans, please get in touch by emailing us at ATEngagement@at.govt.nz(External link)
by 25th June 2025