Safety and accessibility upgrades are underway along Farm Street, including Marlin Street and the Leander–Farm Street alleyway.
Upgrades to be completed from late March to July 2026 include:
- widened footpaths on either side of the Arataki Bus Hub
- improved lighting and streetscape along Farm Street
- improved kerb ramps and new cycle on-ramps
- a new raised pedestrian crossing replacing the existing speed bump
- a new pedestrian crossing and shared pathway on Marlin Street.
Other improvements completed in 2025 include:
- a new pathway providing access to Bayfair Shopping Centre from Farm Street next to the bus stop
- a smoother pathway, fence repairs, new lighting, and vibrant community artwork designed and painted by Mount Maunganui Intermediate students along the Leander–Farm Street alleyway.
Together, these changes will help create a safer, more welcoming connection between Arataki Park and Bayfair Shopping Centre.
Special thanks to Resene for supplying the fence and artwork paint in the Leander–Farm Street alleyway, and to Bayfair for their contribution to the alleyway works and the re-opened pedestrian entry at the bus stop. Read more in the media release.
Traffic management
From 22 May 2026, a shoulder closure will be in place from the Taupo Avenue end of Farm Street through to Marlin Street for approximately six weeks. During this time, residents and visitors can expect restricted roadside parking and clearly signposted pedestrian detours.
For the first two weeks, work will take place on Farm Street near Taupo Avenue, before shifting to Marlin Street.
To minimise disruption during the day, some works on Marlin Street – including installation of the new pedestrian crossing – will take place overnight between 9pm and 3am. During these periods, Marlin Street will be temporarily closed to traffic. Traffic management signage will be in place to guide road users safely through or around the area.