Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai
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Introduction
Have your say on changes to speed limits in and around Whakapapa Village in Tongariro National Park. Submissions closed 19 May 2023.The Department of Conservation is a Road Controlling Authority for roads in Tongariro National Park.
In 2022 DOC commissioned GHD consultants to undertake a review of the speed limits in Whakapapa Village, Iwikau Village and Mangatepopo and Ketetahi access roads. This was to identify if the assumed and current posted speed limits are still suitable or need to be changed.
Proposed speed limits changes
The proposed speed limits changes for the DOC roads in Tongariro National Park are outlined in the tables and map below. They are based on the Ministry of Transport Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2022 (April 2022). DOC intends to add these speed limits to the New Zealand Gazette.
Map of proposed speed limits in Tongariro National Park (PDF, 1,265K)
| Road name | Current posted speed limit | Proposed speed limit for Gazette |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Road Section 1 (0.0-0.3) | 50 | 50 |
| Bruce Road Section 2 (0.3-5.1) | 70 | 60 |
| Bruce Road Section 3 (5.1-6.0) | 50/30 Temporary | 50/30 Temporary |
Bruce Road Section 4 (6.0 -6.3) and Bruce Road Loop | 50/30 Temporary | 30 |
| Road name | Current posted speed limit | Proposed speed limit for Gazette |
|---|---|---|
| Ketetahi Road | 30 | 30 |
| Mangatepopo Road 0.00-5.86 | 40 | 40 |
| Mangatepopo Road 5.86-5.908 | 30 | 30 |
| Road name | Current posted speed limit | Proposed speed limit for Gazette |
|---|---|---|
| Hepi Terrace, Whakapapa Village | 5 | 20 |
| Ngauruhoe Place, Whakapapa Village | 50** | 30 |
| Rehua Place, Whakapapa Village | 50 | 30 |
| Tawera Place, Whakapapa Village | 50** | 20 |
| Whakapapa Campground | 10 | 10 |
** Assumed the same as SH48
How to make a submission
Submissions closed 19 May 2023.
Your submission may be released publicly
All submissions are subject to the Official Information Act and can be released under this Act. If you have specific reasons for wanting to have your submission withheld, explain your reasons in the submission. Your reasons will be considered when making any assessment for the release of submissions under the Official Information Act.
What happens next
After submissions close:
- We consider the feedback and provide the outcome of the feedback to those that have submitted.
- We make a final decision.
- We implement the final decision for the proposed speed limit restrictions by 30 June 2023.
Contact
If you have any questions, contact us.
Email: mmokoraka@doc.govt.nz