Tsunami Advisory – Strong & Unusual Currents Expected. Following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake near Kamchatka, Russia, a National Advisory has been issued for coastal areas of Aotearoa New Zealand, including those along and near the Hauraki Rail Trail. If you're out riding or exploring today, please take extra care around rivers, estuaries, and coastal areas. Strong and unpredictable currents and surges may occur, making conditions dangerous. Stay out of the water, keep clear of beaches, rivers, and shorelines, and avoid harbours, marinas, and estuaries. Even if the weather seems calm, these unusual conditions can pose a serious risk to anyone near the water. Please stay safe and follow official updates from civildefence.govt.nz and the National Emergency Management Agency. If you are planning to ride over the next few days, please check the weather prior to leaving. Heavy rain and strong winds may bring trees down. Please contact us via Facebook or email if you come across any hazards.
Exciting changes are afoot, as work begins to remove many of the old cattle-stops found along the Hauraki Rail Trail. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is supporting the Trail to remedy the remaining 94 problematic cattle-stops between Kopu and Te Aroha by the end of April 2019.
Cheers of delight can already be heard from riders as they watch this vital piece of work being undertaken. With the old cattle-stops replaced and the gates opening, riders can look forward to a smoother, safer and uninterrupted ride.
It has been a significant commitment to raise the funds for this vital project. The Hauraki Rail Trail Trust is grateful to MBIE for their assistance, and it is a welcome sight to see this work underway. The Trail's fantastic maintenance team are relishing the cheers and applause they are receiving from riders while busy at work along the Trail.
We wish to extend our thanks to MBIE for supporting the project, the team hard at work implementing the changes, and of course our riders for your patience.
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