Helena Bay Road Still Closed | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 5, 2026 · 1m

Frustration is mounting as the road near Helena Bay remains closed over five months, with wet weather crippling recovery efforts. The only options? A two-and-a-half-hour ferry ride or a perilous, pilot-guided dirt track. Originally slated for June, then July, the council now aims for at least one lane by month’s end — but that means no reopening for school holidays or Matariki. Residents are stuck, businesses are losing out, and cars are taking a beating. Rumors swirl about contractors prioritizing rock sales, but officials insist debris clearance is the only focus — and no rocks will be…