Latest update - January 2026
We are set to complete Stage 2 of the shared pathway, which will extend from Parton Road to Taylor Reserve.
The 3.5m wide extension will provide accessible gradients for those with accessibility needs and a rest area near 934 Pāpāmoa Beach Road with a small peep of the ocean.
We’re also investigating including an exercise station next to the new path near the toilets at Parton Road. We plan to engage with the community to seek their views in late February. Find out more on the outdoor fitness space project webpage.
Construction is likely to begin in March, and will finish over winter. There may be some short-term impacts such as detours to beach access tracks however we will maintain access to the beach as much as possible.
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Key features of the shared pathway
The pathway will make walking and cycling safer next to Pāpāmoa Beach Road and further enhance this reserve space.
During consultation, the community requested a sealed path to better meet the needs of a wide range of people, including children with scooters, people using wheelchairs, and people with roller blades. Asphalt is a commonly used material for sealed footpaths and is smooth service for people on wheels. It is highly durable and there are no health risks to the public, or to the environment, due to the material used. Other materials such as concrete and boardwalk have been used in rest areas and access ways.
The pathway provides ample width, with the 3.5m wide pathway designed to fit two people going each way. There are rest areas along the way and picnic tables at the two larger reserve areas.
Artwork along the Pāpāmoa shared pathway was designed by Te Kapu O Waitaha and Ngā Pōtiki. The patterns have been placed along the pathway to identify beach accesses.
A whakataukī about Niho Taniwha, a kaitiaki (guardian), and a symbol of guardianship, trust and protection was the inspiration for both designs which serve as a reminder that we should all be considerate of one another when we’re using the shared path. Ngā Pōtiki's design is shown below on the left. Te Kapu O Waitaha’s design (pictured below-right) is based on Te Ara Moana which means pathways to the sea, waterways to many destinations.