The partial closure of Te Ara Tūtanga (Mauao base track), previously scheduled for earlier in June, will now take place on Wednesday, 25 June, 6.30am to 4pm. 

This closure is planned to allow for the safe removal of two dying exotic pine trees and one exotic hawthorn tree. 

During the partial closure, people can still use half of the base track by entering from the Pilot Bay side. Between 6.30am and 9.30am, people must turn around at the closure. After 9.30am, part of the base track will reopen, allowing people to continue up Te Ara ō Tūtauaroa to join the Oruahine or Motukauri tracks. 

Signage and barriers will be in place at all closure points. We ask that the public respect the signs and barriers that are in place, as these are there for their own safety. 

Please note, these removal works are weather dependent. If work is delayed because of weather or other unforeseen circumstances, it may be carried out on Thursday, 26 June or Friday, 27 June. 
 
We acknowledge these works have been rescheduled twice due to the weather and unforeseen circumstances, and appreciate the public’s continued patience and understanding. 
 
For updates, please visit www.tauranga.govt.nz/mauao

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