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Amber Alert Warning For Auckland Harbour Bridge Tomorrow Morning

Thursday, 29 June 2023, 7:50 pm | NZ Transport

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that an amber alert has been issued for the Auckland Harbour Bridge between 7am and 11am tomorrow morning, with wind gusts expected to reach 75 to 80 km/h. Under an amber alert, speeds are reduced ... More >>

PR machine on overdrive as unpopular slow tram costs triple

Monday, 19 November 2018, 9:07 am | NZ Transport

It’s difficult to remember an occasion when a senior government official (in this case NZTA boss Fergus Gammie) climbed in the ring to slug it out in the newspaper columns with a politician (veteran Auckland councillor Mike Lee) but these are unusual ... More >>

An excellent week for New Zealand’s Rail Infrastructure

Saturday, 3 November 2018, 11:56 am | NZ Transport

NZ Transport 2050 Inc fully supports the Government’s plan to keep the electric locomotives on the North Island Main Trunk. More >>

Auckland Overnight Motorway Closures 24 – 30 September 2017

Friday, 22 September 2017, 1:04 pm | NZ Transport

The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 29 September ... More >>

Traffic signal at Halswell Junction/ Springs Road roundabout

Monday, 28 August 2017, 11:20 am | NZ Transport

Traffic signal and sensors at Halswell Junction/ Springs Road roundabout to help tackle morning congestion More >>

One alpine pass open between Canterbury and West Coast

Thursday, 8 September 2016, 5:08 pm | NZ Transport

Drivers on South Island roads tonight and tomorrow morning are advised to take care as the southerly storm is still affecting road conditions and reducing choices on the key routes between Canterbury and the West Coast, says the NZ Transport Agency. More >>

Change of category, but little change for users

Friday, 7 August 2015, 4:32 pm | NZ Transport

Change of category, but little change for users - taxi service Westport The NZ Transport Agency and the West Coast Regional Council are working closely with the new owner of Buller Taxis, the only taxi operator in Westport, to ensure the town maintains ... More >>

Operation tackles vehicle safety and driver distraction

Thursday, 14 May 2015, 8:06 pm | NZ Transport

Joint operation tackles vehicle safety and driver distraction on State Highway 2 Katikati Raising awareness of the dangers of driver distraction and educating motorists about the importance of vehicle safety was the focus of a combined NZ Transport Agency ... More >>

Taramakau Bridge to be closed for safety improvements

Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 4:02 pm | NZ Transport

Taramakau Bridge to be closed for safety improvements The Transport Agency has confirmed the timing for next month’s extended closures of the Taramakau road/rail Bridge on State Highway 6 near Greymouth, so safety improvement work can be carried out ... More >>

Bay of Plenty traffic bulletin April 24-May 1

Friday, 24 April 2015, 3:16 pm | NZ Transport

Motorists are advised to drive with care and allow extra time when travelling around the Bay of Plenty as work on the Tauranga Eastern Link (TEL) and a major road rehabilitation programme continues. More >>

Delays on SH29 Kaimai Range

Thursday, 16 April 2015, 4:42 pm | NZ Transport

Delays on SH29 Kaimai Range The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that there are delays of approximately 20 minutes on State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range. More >>

Four-laning section of SH1 west of Christchurch to begin

Thursday, 16 April 2015, 2:12 pm | NZ Transport

Four-laning last section of SH1 west of Christchurch to begin Work will begin next month four-laning the last section of State Highway 1 to the west of Christchurch, from the Belfast area through to Hornby, following today’s (16 April) ground breaking ... More >>

ROAD CLOSURE: SH2 Karangahake Gorge Thursday April 9

Saturday, 28 March 2015, 10:43 am | NZ Transport

ROAD CLOSURE: SH2 Karangahake Gorge Thursday April 9 The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that State Highway 2 (SH2) through the Karangahake Gorge will be closed to all traffic from 9pm Thursday April 9 until5.30am the following day. More >>

Brougham Street works to improve safety and traffic flow

Thursday, 22 January 2015, 12:19 pm | NZ Transport

Brougham Street works to improve safety and traffic flow Work is underway at three intersections along Brougham Street (State Highway 76), Christchurch, to improve pedestrian and cycle safety, as well as traffic flows. More >>

SH29 Slip Repair Work near Hastings Road starts Monday 28th

Thursday, 24 April 2014, 12:09 pm | NZ Transport

Motorists are advised that portable traffic signals will be operating along State Highway 29 near Hastings Road from Monday night during repairs to a small slip. Access for local Hastings Road residents will be available. More >>

Big Alice Arrives to Start New Journey for Auckland

Monday, 22 July 2013, 6:44 pm | NZ Transport

The giant machine known as Alice that will bore the tunnels for the Waterview Connection, sailed into Auckland at 4pm today (Monday, 22 July) after its three-week long voyage from China. More >>

NZ Transport Agency – Auckland Motorways Traffic Bulletin

Friday, 3 May 2013, 3:45 pm | NZ Transport

TRAFFIC BULLETIN   3 May 2013   NZ Transport Agency – Auckland Motorways   OVERNIGHT MOTORWAY CLOSURES 5 – 11 May 2013 The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements.  Closures start at 9pm and finish ... More >>

Auckland Traffic Bulletin

Friday, 13 July 2012, 10:42 am | NZ Transport

Auckland Traffic Bulletin 13 July 2012 NZ Transport Agency – Auckland Motorways OVERNIGHT MOTORWAY CLOSURES 15 – 21 July 2012 The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish ... More >>

Kiwis racing to Bike Wise Month events

Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 12:38 pm | NZ Transport

Bike Wise Month is now in full swing and the annual Bike Wise Challenge, which pitches businesses against each other in a race to get the most bums on bikes during February, is heating up. More >>

Cycle Commuting Made Easy With Bike Wise Video Series

Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 12:36 pm | NZ Transport

Bike Wise Month 2012 has seen many New Zealanders discover (or rediscover) cycling as a great way to get around, and now the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is looking to help those new riders to be confident and safe on the roads. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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