Improving safety and accessibility to the Macky Road extension in Kaukapakapa
Engagement outcome
In November 2025, we informed you about our plans to improve safety and accessibility to the Macky Road extension in Kaukapakapa. The aim of this project is focussed on protecting the paper road due to damaged caused previously.
We've listened and carefully considered insights from the community and in response, we’re proceeding to formalise the existing Traffic Filter Control Gates to make it safer for everyone who is walking, cycling and horse riding.
About the project
We’re improving safety and access along the unformed legal road extension (paper road) on Macky Road in Kaukapakapa.
A paper road is land planned for a future road that currently looks like open space, such as grass, bush, or farmland, and may appear as a road only on maps.
As part of the Rodney West Greenways Plan, we’re planning to restrict motor vehicles on the Macky Road extension up to Anderson Road. This will keep the paper road safe for people walking, cycling, and horse riding, while also protecting the local environment and creating more recreational opportunities.
Other AT Projects nearby:
- Improving safety and accessibility on Tarawera Road in South Head
- Improving safety and accessibility on Alpine Road in Kaukapakapa
The changes we’re making:
- Formalising the existing Traffic Filter Control Gates outside 78 Macky Road and the intersection with Anderson Road. These gates will stop motor vehicles from entering, making the paper road safer for people on foot, bike or horse.
- The traffic filters that will be implemented to block motorists from using this section of the road are fully authorised under clause 2.1 of the Land Transport Rule: Streets Layout 2023.
Benefits to your community:
- Safer and easier travel – The road will be safer for people walking, cycling, and horse riding.
- Better connections – The changes support future greenway routes, creating enjoyable ways to move around and stay active.
- Protecting the environment – By limiting vehicle access, the natural ecology of the road will be preserved.
- Community wellbeing – The improvements encourage healthy, active lifestyles and create more opportunities for recreation.
What happens next
Any change to the plan will be updated on this page.
We are formalising the gates by the end of November 2025
How to contact us
If you'd like to speak to someone about our plans, please email us at ATengagement@at.govt.nz(External link) by 28 November 2025
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