Improving safety and accessibility on Piripiri Point Drive, Long Bay
Engagement Completed
Thank you to everyone who reached out with questions and shared their insights. The engagement for this project has now finished.
We received a small number of submissions (19 total) from the community and stakeholders, and we’ve summarised the key concerns and our responses below.
Summary of Insights and AT’s Response
Anti‑social behaviour concerns (speeding, burnouts, dumping, late‑night gatherings)
What we heard (6+ mentions):
Submitters widely noted issues with speeding, burnouts in the turning circle, rubbish dumping and drug‑related activity. Many supported action to deter this behaviour.
Our response:
The proposed physical traffic‑calming measures—speed humps, bollards, and strategic lighting—are intended to reduce vehicle speeds and discourage anti‑social behaviour. Speed humps have been placed where they are most effective and within available budget. We continue to encourage residents to report illegal behaviour directly to NZ Police.
Requests for CCTV, ANPR cameras, or increased enforcement
What we heard (9 mentions):
Many submitters asked for CCTV or ANPR cameras, believing these would better deter burnouts and illegal activity than physical treatments.
Our response:
CCTV and monitored systems require ongoing operational funding, which is outside the scope of the Local Board Transport Capital Fund. Cameras are therefore not included in the current proposal. AT has raised concerns with NZ Police, who do not have capacity for permanent enforcement presence. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting incidents.
Speed humps and speed management
What we heard (8 mentions):
Most respondents supported speed humps but raised concerns about placement, height, or their inability to prevent burnouts in the cul‑de‑sac. Some wanted an additional hump or different locations.
Our response:
Speed hump locations were selected where they provide the greatest reduction in vehicle speeds and can be positioned under existing streetlights to maximise safety and manage costs. A speed hump in the turning circle is not feasible due to its large diameter; an effective arrangement would exceed available budget. Relocating humps would compromise speed control along the main corridor.
Lighting – more visibility vs light pollution
What we heard (6 mentions):
Some supported additional lighting for safety; others objected to increased light pollution, noting the rural–urban interface and proximity to the Okura–Long Bay reserves.
Our response:
Lighting upgrades are limited to existing pole locations and intended only to increase visibility at speed hump sites. No wider network lighting is proposed. This approach balances safety benefits with minimising ecological and amenity impacts.
Funding priorities and perceived lack of need compared with Vaughans Road
What we heard (8 mentions):
Some respondents opposed the project, arguing funds should prioritise the long‑standing safety issues on Vaughans Road rather than a street with wide footpaths and few houses.
Our response:
This project is funded through the Local Board Transport Capital Fund, which cannot be transferred to other AT programmes or used for operational policing. The Local Board chose to allocate a portion of the fund to Piripiri Point Drive following community concerns about ongoing anti‑social behaviour. Vaughans Road improvements remain a priority, and work continues to secure additional funding for its upgrade.
What Happens Next
A final decision on whether to proceed to construction based on the current design will be made by the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board at their business meeting in February 2026.
Any updates following that decision will be published on our website and we will be in touch with the local residents and businesses prior to any construction taking place.
About the Project
We’re responding to safety concerns raised by residents and making improvements to help everyone feel safer and more confident when using Piripiri Point Drive in Long Bay.
Thanks to the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Transport Capital Fund, we’re now able to deliver upgrades that will make it easier and safer for people walking, cycling, scooting, and driving.
The changes we're making in May 2026
- Install four* speed humps on Piripiri Point Drive to encourage slower, safer driving and reduce the risk of crashes. Speed humps are raised sections of the road designed to calm traffic and improve safety for all road users.
- Install new street lights at each speed hump to improve visibility and safety for everyone using the street especially at night.
- Install wooden bollards with connecting chains along the berm to protect green spaces from vehicle damage while keeping the area accessible for people walking.
- Apply red ‘SLOW’ road markings to remind drivers to take extra care and maintain safe speeds.
*Fourth speed hump subject to funding.
A drawing showing the changes is available to download on the right hand side
Benefits to your community
- Safer journeys for everyone – Slower speeds and better lighting help reduce crashes and make the street safer for people of all ages.
- Protecting your neighbourhood – Bollards help protect the berm from damage and keep the area looking tidy.
- Reducing anti-social behaviour – Traffic calming helps discourage boy-racing and unsafe driving.
- Better visibility at night – New lighting makes the road easier to navigate, improving safety for all road users.
What happens next
- We will be in touch with local residents and businesses prior to any construction taking place.
- Any change to the plan will be updated on our website.
How to contact us
If you’d like to discuss our plans, share what you know about your area or let us know if there’s anything we’ve missed, email us at ATEngagement@at.govt.nz or leave us a comment below by Dec 18, 2025
