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Scaling New Heights At Nevis Bluff

Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 11:59 am | NZTA

During these working times, contractors for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will periodically stop traffic in both directions so that the work can be done in a safe and controlled way. More >>

Warnings Galore As Long Weekend Travellers Return

Sunday, 25 October 2026, 2:34 pm | NZTA

Those operating motorcycles, towing vehicles, and high-sided vehicles like campervans, should take extra care in high winds – especially in exposed areas – and consider pulling over if feeling unsafe. More >>

SH1 Otokia Labour Weekend Update

Friday, 23 October 2026, 12:16 pm | NZTA

NZTA apologises for any unanticipated delays caused by the change in work schedule. More >>

Update: Detour Back In Place For SH1 Henley Work

Monday, 19 October 2026, 11:31 am | NZTA

The work is expected to continue through to Friday 5 February 2027, with a break in between for the Christmas/New Year shutdown from Friday 18 December 2026 to Monday 11 January 2027. More >>

Update: Weather Postponement For SH7 Work, More Possible

Wednesday, 14 October 2026, 12:31 pm | NZTA

Because of the weather conditions at the site today, the rebuild work is postponed and access is available to all vehicle types, though a temporary speed restriction remains in place. More >>

SH1 Springs Flat Roundabout Northbound Detour

Monday, 12 October 2026, 11:48 am | NZTA

Northbound State Highway 1 (SH1) traffic will be detoured via Springs Flat Road and Great North Road before rejoining SH1. More >>

SH6 Open Again To 24-7 Continuous Travel

Friday, 9 October 2026, 12:19 pm | NZTA

We anticipate recovery work will continue for several more weeks while working around the traffic, and in the next few weeks those continuous convoys will no longer be needed, says NZTA Area Manager for the lower South Island, Chris Harris. More >>

Lower Speed Limits Coming To Northland

Friday, 9 October 2026, 12:15 pm | NZTA

People travelling through each location must follow the new posted speed limit from the date the signs are uncovered and it becomes enforceable. More >>

Restrictions Reducing And Moving Towards 24-7 Continuous Access

Friday, 2 October 2026, 12:56 pm | NZTA

“It is still a dynamic situation on this route, as evidenced by the fact that this morning our roading crews had to deal with a fresh vegetation slip that was obstructing the road” says NZTA area manager for the lower South Island, Chris Harris. More >>

SH11 Paihia Drainage And Road Rebuild

Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 11:13 am | NZTA

UPDATE: The stop/go drainage works on SH11 in Paihia have been delayed and are now planned to start on Monday 5 October. These works are expected to continue into the following week. The planned overnight road closures from Sunday 11 October remain ... More >>

Detour Now Available For SH1 Oamaru Closure

Sunday, 27 September 2026, 3:52 pm | NZTA

Only the southbound lane of part of State Highway 1 through Oamaru is now closed following a serious crash. The lane closure is in place on SH1/Wansbeck Street near the intersection with Awamoa Road. A detour is available as follows: Southbound traffic ... More >>

Update: Alongside Snow, Flooding Also Causing Disruption

Sunday, 27 September 2026, 3:47 pm | NZTA

While snow is affecting inland state highways in the South Island, the current weather system is also unleashing flooding in some places. Heavy rain and even a few flakes of snow in Christchurch today have resulted in surface flooding in some places, including ... More >>

UPDATE: 11am, 27 September 2026 – Restrictions, Vehicles Stuck Amid Widespread Snowfalls

Sunday, 27 September 2026, 12:51 pm | NZTA

Heavy snowfalls this morning in parts of the central South Island are already impacting on motorists. In the Mackenzie Basin, significant snow on the ground has led to several vehicles becoming stuck on State Highway 8 near Lake Pukaki, and roading crews are ... More >>

Highway Closures Likely If Heavy Snow Eventuates Tomorrow

Saturday, 26 September 2026, 3:49 pm | NZTA

Private forecasting supplied to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) suggests up to 10cm of snow could fall tomorrow on State Highways 8 and 80 in the Mackenzie Basin. More >>

Increased Travel Times Coming For SH7 Daytime Journeys

Thursday, 24 September 2026, 12:13 pm | NZTA

From 12 October through to Friday 11 December 2026, a 6.3km section of SH7 between the St James Walkway car park & Maruia Hot Springs is due to be resurfaced with new asphalt, replacing the existing layers of chip seal that have become unstable. More >>