New coastal pathway in Beach Haven
We are ready to begin stage three of our project to improve coastal tracks and pathways in Beach Haven. This is part of the Kaipātiki Connections Network Plan (KCNP) to create better walking and cycling links across the Kaipātiki Local Board area.
We want your feedback to help us choose between one of two options for a new pathway in Beach Haven.
Get a copy of the KNCP
Download the Kaipātiki Connections Network Plan (KCNP) [PDF 11.7MB]
About the Beach Haven project
We are delivering this project in three stages:
- stage one upgraded the existing Beach Haven coastal track to 'council track standards'
- stage two renewed existing paths and added new bridges to provide step-free access
- stage three will build a new pathway to connect to the upgraded coastal track.
We completed stages one and two between 2021 and 2023. We are now planning stage three.
Proposed options for stage three
We are considering two options for the new connecting pathway.
The proposed routes for the new pathway are:
- a path to connect Tui Park with the new coastal track in Shepherds Park
- a path to connect Hellyers Creek Reserve with Kahika Point Reserve in Birkdale.
Currently the local board only has funding for one of these options. It plans to start work on the other option once more funding is available.
Download the pathway options for stage 3
Beach Haven Coastal Connections Stage 3 proposed connections [PDF 1.7MB]
What we want your feedback on
We want to know which of the two proposed pathways you prefer.
When you can have your say
You can have your say from Monday 16 June to Monday 14 July 2025.
Drop-in sessions
You can attend a drop-in session to learn more and ask questions.
In-person sessions
We will host two in-person sessions on Saturday 12 July 2025.
They start at 10am to 2pm and will be held at:
Birkenhead United AFC
Shepherds Park
Melba Street
Beach Haven.
Online presentation
Attend an online presentation with the project team.
Tuesday 8 July 2025 at 7pm
Email communityconsultation@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz to register.
How you can have your say
To have your say, you can:
- complete our online feedback form
- leave feedback at one of our in-person drop-in sessions
- email communityconsultation@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz with your completed form
- take your completed form from to one of our libraries
- post your completed form to:
Beach Haven coastal connections
Auckland Council
Private Bag 92300
Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142.
What happens next
20 August 2025
We will present your feedback to Kaipātiki Local Board to approve the most popular option for the new pathway.
August 2025 to January 2026
We will complete the detailed design and consenting process.
February 2026 to September 2026
We will prepare for and begin construction.
