Improving the intersection safety of Warner Park Avenue and Laingholm Drive

Project Outcome

In July 2025, we informed you about our plans to improve the intersection safety of Warner Park Avenue and Laingholm Drive, Laingholm. The engagement for this project is now closed.

• We have listened and carefully considered insights from the community and, in response, we are proceeding with the changes as planned.
• Due to unforeseen delays, we now plan to start construction in February/March 2026.

Community Feedback

Thank you for sharing your local insights; they’ve played a vital role in helping us make more informed decisions for your neighbourhood. We have received a range of views from the community, with most of them proposing to have small buses to operate the current school services.

This request is responded to below:

• Request for small buses. Small buses will be trialled in the near future to evaluate their effectiveness in addressing challenges currently faced by both bus drivers and the community. While these vehicles may offer operational advantages, their limited capacity introduces a need for careful consideration. We must strike a balance between ensuring equitable access to public transport and deploying smaller, potentially more frequent services to meet demand efficiently.
• Bus drivers undergo a familiarisation trip before operating buses in service. This process enables them to identify potential hazards and risks along the route and take appropriate action. The removal of on-street car parks is intended to reduce these risks and facilitate smoother bus movement along Warner Park Avenue. While this measure is not a complete solution, it significantly improves bus manoeuvrability and helps prevent incidents where buses become obstructed and block the roadway.

About the Project

We’re responding to safety concerns raised by residents and bus operators to improve safety and visibility, especially for buses when travelling through the intersection of Warner Park Avenue and Laingholm Drive in Laingholm.

Right now, it can be hard for larger vehicles like buses to safely turn at this intersection due to tight corners and limited visibility. Our checks showed that better road markings and signs are needed to help drivers move to the area safely.

The changes we're making

• Paint no stopping at all times (broken yellow lines) on the bend near 73 Warner Park Avenue to make turning easier and improve visibility for motorists using this section of the road.
• Install Limit line marking outside property 73 to guide drivers on where to stop safely and give way.
• Install new signs to support these changes and make things clearer for everyone.

A drawing showing the changes has been sent with this letter.

Benefits to your community

• Safer journeys – The improvements help reduce the risk of crashes and make it safer for everyone using the road.
• Better road outlining & access – It’s easier for buses and vehicles to get around the intersection and move through the area safely.
• New road markings and signs clarify right of way and reduce confusion, improve safety by minimising the risk of collisions, and ensure compliance with traffic regulations.
  

What happens next

We will install these changes by August/September 2025.

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

Any change to the plan will be updated on our webpage.

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 August 12, 2025