Kerikeri Bypass Project
The Kerikeri Mission Station is one of the most significant heritage places in New Zealand and is at risk of damage, primarily from flooding caused by the adjacent road bridge over the Kerikeri river acting as a dam during severe weather events. The government has agreed to provide 25% of the funding for the construction of a bypass road which will enable the bridge to be removed, with the remaining 75% being provided by Land Transport New Zealand.
Work on the bypass commenced in 2006 and is scheduled for completion in 2008. The Ministry is represented on the joint governance group established to oversee the project.