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NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 2]
It’s Snow Joke: Prepare For Plenty Of The White Stuff On Roads
Friday, 3 July 2026, 3:04 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Snow is expected to arrive from Sunday (5 July), and to have its biggest impact Monday/Tuesday, according to forecasts supplied to New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). More >>
Night Works On SH1 Oteha Valley Road To Silverdale Interchange
Friday, 3 July 2026, 12:07 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The closures will be in place between 9pm and 5am on Monday 13, Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 July. More >>
SH69 Now Closed Because Of Serious Crash
Thursday, 2 July 2026, 5:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The highway closure is near the County Road and Hattie Street intersections. A detour is available via Hattie Street. More >>
Traffic Restrictions After SH69 Reefton Crash
Thursday, 2 July 2026, 4:18 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Stop/go traffic management in place means that road users will need to stop when required so that others can be let through in the space available. More >>
Icy Roads Persisting For South Island
Thursday, 2 July 2026, 10:12 am | NZ Transport Agency
NZTA contractors have been out again laying grit or anti-icing agents on the highways to help keep people safe. More >>
UPDATE: SH8 Fully Reopened
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 12:18 pm | NZ Transport Agency
People are urged to continue to travel with extra care while the risk of ice and fog remains, and with more freezing conditions expected tonight and tomorrow. More >>
SH8 Also Reopened
Friday, 26 June 2026, 12:28 pm | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 8 between Lake Tekapo and Twizel has reopened after a closure earlier this morning due to snow and ice. More >>
UPDATE: SH73 Reopened
Friday, 26 June 2026, 11:07 am | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 73 between Springfield and Arthur’s Pass Village has reopened following a closure earlier this morning because of snow, ice and stranded vehicles. More >>
High Winds Expected Tomorrow – Auckland Harbour Bridge
Thursday, 25 June 2026, 12:03 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Winds gusting 85-95km/h are forecast. A few gusts could reach 90-95km/h, triggering a full closure of all lanes for a short period. More >>
Further Highway Closure Due To Snow
Thursday, 25 June 2026, 11:52 am | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 8 between Omarama and Tarras (including Lindis Pass) remains closed, as does part of the Crown Range Road near Queenstown. More >>
Update: 9.40am, 25 June, 2026 – SH8 Closure Due To Snow
Thursday, 25 June 2026, 9:51 am | NZ Transport Agency
Part of the Crown Range Road near Queenstown is also closed this morning. More >>
Update: 25 June, 2026 – Multiple Road Warnings For Snow And Ice
Thursday, 25 June 2026, 7:52 am | NZ Transport Agency
Contractors for NZTA have been out this morning to inspect highways where snow or ice is present, and to lay grit. Road users are urged to take extra care travelling on state highways today, especially those at higher elevations. More >>
Snowfall Warnings For South Island Travel
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 3:14 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Contractors for New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi will be monitoring the highways and taking action such as closing roads, or introducing restrictions, where necessary. More >>
Dunedin Road Closures To Support New Hospital Development
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 1:49 pm | NZ Transport Agency
From Thursday 2 July, there is scheduled to be a single eastbound lane closure on the four-lane State Highway 88/St Andrew Street, between SH1/Cumberland Street and SH1/Castle Street, before transitioning into a dual lane closure More >>
Shoring Up The Resilience Of Auckland’s State Highway Network
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 11:29 am | NZ Transport Agency
Achievements between 1 Dec 2025 and 31 May 2026 include 106 kilometres of line marking, 5.1 kilometres of side water channel improvements, 12.1 kilometres of high shoulder removal, renewal of 8 stormwater ponds & the installation of 290 LED Lights More >>
SH76/Brougham Street Closure For New Bridge Installation
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 11:09 am | NZ Transport Agency
If the weather is unsuitable on Friday-Saturday, the bridge installation and closure may be postponed. Notification will be provided if this rescheduling is required. More >>
Ice And Snow Looming – Don’t Fog-et About It!
Monday, 22 June 2026, 3:31 pm | NZ Transport Agency
NZTA contractors will be out laying grit or anti-icing agents to help keep people safe on icy highways. More >>
Messy Weather Picture For Highway Travel
Friday, 19 June 2026, 1:20 pm | NZ Transport Agency
MetService has orange heavy rain warnings in place from tonight for Fiordland, the headwaters of the Otago lakes and rivers, the Ranges of Westland, and the headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers south of the Hurunui River. More >>
Icy Conditions On Otago State Highways
Tuesday, 16 June 2026, 9:11 am | NZ Transport Agency
Area warnings are in place for State Highway 1 Dunedin to Palmerston, State Highway 87 Outram to Kyeburn, and State Highway 85 Kyeburn to Palmerston. More >>
Delays Expected For North Canterbury Travel
Friday, 12 June 2026, 4:41 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Those travelling via the inland route of State Highway 7 can also expect delays, but at a lesser scale, because of ongoing road surface repairs between Waipara and Springs Junction. More >>
