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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 >>