New bridges and boardwalks to upgrade Mountains to Sea Great Ride

Monday 3 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 3 Aug, 3:00pm

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Fifteen new bridges and boardwalks are being installed across the Mangapurua and Kaiwhakauka sections of the Mountains to Sea - Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride. The Department of Conservation is carrying out the infrastructure upgrades, with work on the Mangapurua Track expected to finish before the summer season.

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First reported by Waikato Times, Mon 3 Aug, 10:44am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours

Waikato TimesMon 3 Aug, 10:44am

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