Waipapa is located on SH10 to the west of Kerikeri. A single-lane roundabout will make it safer for traffic to turn at the intersection of SH10 and Waipapa Road, reduce peak-time congestion and help slow traffic through Waipapa town centre. Services have been moved underground and fibre optic cable has been laid to enable residents and businesses to connect to ultra-fast broadband. Waipapa’s entire stormwater system has been replaced and improved as the previous system had reached the end of its asset life.

The project will support the growth of Waipapa, helping create jobs for local communities. It will also provide safer, more appealing cycling and pedestrian access for people wanting to walk or cycle through or around the township. Improving the experience of people travelling the Twin Coast Discovery Route supports Northland’s tourism industry and promotes broader economic development.