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    Final designs for Cass Street and The Strand

    Feedback is now open on the near-final designs for Cass Street and The Strand in Kororāreka-Russell. This has been co-designed over the past eight months by the Russell Roading Working Group, which includes representatives from the Russell Community and Far North District Council.

    The design builds on the council’s decision in July 2025 to have The Strand become a Shared Zone from the middle of Cass Street to the northern boat ramp, and to Pitt Street at the southern end. The Strand, from Cass Street to Pitt Street will also restrict vehicle use to authorised vehicles only.

    Here’s what we are proposing | Anei tā mātou e whakatakoto nei

    The latest plans show how these decisions will be put into practice. Key improvements include:

    • wider car parks to improve usability, with two spaces converted to dedicated motorcycle parking
    • improved marking of loading, refuelling and drop-off zones as well as bus parking
    • a new mobility parking space on The Strand and improved access to the existing one
    • safer entry to Cass Street through traffic calming measures
    • new signage to advise of limited parking availability to prevent campervans from entering
    • simply carved bollards to create a visual and physical barrier between the road and footpath, improving pedestrian safety
    • heritage zone considerations with heritage colours to enhance the character of the streetscape and clear – but minimal – signage.

    View the plan below, or click to view a larger PDF version.

    You can also view the artist’s impression looking east and west. Please note, artist’s impressions are indicative only and details may change.


    We’re coming to you | E tae atu ana mātou ki a koe

    Want to talk with the project team and working group about the designs? Join us on:

    • Wednesday 24 June – Kororāreka Marae, 10am to 12pm (guided walk at 11am)
    • Thursday 25 June – Kororāreka-Russell RSA, 4.30pm to 6.30pm
    • Saturday 27 June – Kororāreka-Russell RSA, 12pm to 2.30pm (guided walk at 1pm)

    How can I have a say? | E whai wāhi ai koe ki ngā kōrero?
    ➡️ Share your feedback with us through completing the online survey.

    You can also share your feedback through:
    • by mail: post your feedback to Far North District Council, Private Bag 752, Kaikohe 0440.

    Share your thoughts before feedback closes on Sunday 12 July 2026.

    Questions and answers | Ngā pātai me ngā whakautu

    This project was one of 11 priority outcomes identified in the Kororāreka-Russell Placemaking Plan adopted by the Bay of Islands–Whangaroa Community Board in June 2025. View the Kororāreka-Russell Placemaking Plan.

    Staff are currently working with the Russell Roading Working Group, comprising a group of Kororāreka-Russell community representatives, to develop the permanent plan for traffic calming measures on Cass St to achieve pedestrianisation of The Strand.

    The working group members include:

    • Adam Cooper – Business
    • Bruce Mitchinson – Russell Wharf Trust
    • Deb Rewiri – Tangata Whenua
    • David McKenzie – Russell Protection Society
    • Emily Rust – Disability
    • Jacqui Madelin – Community
    • Katrina Lavender – Disability
    • Adam Davey – Community
    • Shane Maddren – Business
    • Marsha Davis – Tangata Whenua
    • Mike Pratt – Independent Chair

    Once the consultation closes, the project team will review and analyse all community feedback. The findings, along with the proposed final designs, will then be presented to the Bay of Islands–Whangaroa Community Board, Te Koukou Committee for Transport and Infrastructure and council for approval.

    Following this, the project will move into implementation planning and delivery. At the same time, any required updates to the Parking Bylaw and the Road Use Bylaw will be progressed.

    Yes. You’ll be able to see what the community said overall through publicly available reports available on Infocouncil before each community board, committee and council meeting. People are also welcome to attend the community board, committee and council meetings if interested.

    You can find out more at the Pedestrianisation of The Strand, Kororāreka Russell project page.

    Documents | Ngā tuhinga