Source: Auckland Council
The first part of Te Whau Pathway is on track to be completed in 2026, with half of the Northwestern Cycleway to Horowai Reserve section in Te Atatū finished in late February – a major milestone for the project.
Councillor Shane Henderson has been involved in this partnership project with Te Whau Coastal Pathway Environment Trust since it began in 2014. He says the halfway point is an important target to reach.
“I’m elated that the construction of Te Whau Pathway is making steady progress and the first major section is expected to be finished early next year.
“It’s impressive to see the boardwalk connecting the cycleway and Horowai Reserve taking shape.
“Once this section of the pathway is complete it will benefit the West Auckland community.”
Te Whau Pathway taking shape.
Last year we outlined how a major piece of machinery Te Kōwhai Nui, or the Big Yellow, was used to mitigate the environmental impact of the pathway’s construction over the Whau River.
Taryn Crewe, General Manager Parks and Community Facilities says the project team continues to tread carefully over the whenua and awa.
“A fundamental consideration of Te Whau Pathway project is limiting the impact on the environment and keeping sustainability at front of mind.
“One example is re-using the aggregate from a temporary haulage road made to construct the pathway between the Northwestern Cycleway and Bridge Avenue, on another council infrastructure project at Long Bay Regional Park. As well as being a sustainable use of resources, reusing these materials also saves ratepayers money.
“Once complete the pathway will allow for cycling and walkway – modes of transport with basically zero carbon footprint.”
A shared use pathway connection between the Northwestern Cycleway and Horowai Reserve is on track for completion in 2026.
Construction on Te Whau Pathway restarted in December 2023 and the Northwestern Cycleway to Horowai Reserve section in Te Atatū is on track for completion in 2026. It creates a shared use pathway connection between the Northwestern Cycleway and Horowai Reserve (Roberts Field).
Te Whau Pathway is a partnership between Auckland Transport (AT), Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Te Kawerau ā Maki, the Whau and Henderson-Massey local boards, the government as a major funder, and Auckland Council delivering the construction working closely with Te Whau Pathway Environment Trust.
Te Whau Pathway follows a traditional Māori taonga waka (portage). Fully delivered, all sections of the proposed pathway will connect Manukau Harbour at Green Bay to the Waitematā Harbour at Te Atatū Peninsula.