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NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 25]
Retaining Wall Complete At Rockfall Site
Monday, 7 July 2025, 12:22 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Efforts to reduce the ongoing rockfall risk have been underway at the Epitaph Rift site, north of Haast and south of Knights Point, since a storm in November last year triggered a slip. The event required an initial highway closure and ongoing traffic ... More >>
SH8 Closure As Police Investigate Serious Crash
Friday, 4 July 2025, 3:21 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Those planning to travel through the area, including those driving to Dunedin for tomorrow’s rugby test match, are urged to avoid the area, delay travel or use the detours available. More >>
Delays Possible As Work Underway To Fully Reopen Slip Site On SH7
Friday, 4 July 2025, 2:15 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Traffic will continue through one lane at the site with stop/go lights in place. Motorists travelling through the site should be prepared for delays of up to 20 minutes where temporary road closures are required as the crews drop material. More >>
Busy Roads Expected For All Blacks-France Test Match In Dunedin
Friday, 4 July 2025, 11:14 am | NZ Transport Agency
“A lot of people will be travelling to the city ahead of the big match, particularly on State Highway 1 from Christchurch, and with it also being school holidays, the roads are going to be busy. So, give yourself plenty of travel time,” says NZTA ... More >>
SH8 Reopens Between Fairlie And Tekapo
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 3:08 pm | NZ Transport Agency
In the current conditions in the central South Island, NZTA urges people to think about adjusting speeds and travelling distances, being visible and avoiding sudden braking or turning movements. More >>
SH8 Closure Between Fairlie And Tekapo
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 2:52 pm | NZ Transport Agency
People can check the latest on conditions on the state highways, including any closures and restrictions, at our Journey Planner site. More >>
Update: Sh73 Arthur’s Pass To Otira Reopened
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 1:51 pm | NZ Transport Agency
People can check the latest on conditions on the state highways, including any closures and restrictions, at our Journey Planner site. More >>
Snow Closes SH73 – Arthur’s Pass To Otira
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 1:26 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Motorists are urged to avoid the area and to delay travel where possible. An update is expected by about 5pm today. More >>
Keep Safe Travelling On Auckland Harbour Bridge Today
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 10:57 am | NZ Transport Agency
NZTA monitors wind speeds closely, and any decisions to lower speeds, close lanes or close the bridge are made based on the need to ensure the safety of road users and to protect the bridge structure. More >>
Wandering Animals Posing Hazards On The Roads
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 10:05 am | NZ Transport Agency
A spate of incidents of animals found wandering on southern highways recently has the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) urging people to be vigilant about supervision and containment of livestock or pets. Sometimes it is wild animals ... More >>
Feedback Sought On Roading Changes Around New Dunedin Hospital
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 4:57 pm | NZ Transport Agency
From today, people can have their say on the preferred option for State Highway 1 Cumberland Street and State Highway 88 St Andrew Street, both of which are key routes connecting people to the new Dunedin Hospital. More >>
State Highway 6 Fully Reopened With Speed Restriction
Friday, 27 June 2025, 4:47 pm | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 6 between the Lower Buller Gorge and Inangahua has now fully reopened after a closure because of a slip this morning. Heavy rain has put pressure on the roading network around many parts of New Zealand today. More >>
State Highway 6 Partially Reopens After Closure For Slip
Friday, 27 June 2025, 12:26 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Heavy rain is putting pressure on the roading network around many parts of New Zealand today. Stay up to date about the status of the state highways at our Journey Planner site. More >>
State Highway 6 Closed By Slip
Friday, 27 June 2025, 10:39 am | NZ Transport Agency
Heavy rain is putting pressure on the roading network around many parts of New Zealand today. Stay up to date about the status of the state highways at our Journey Planner site. More >>
Progress On Punakaiki Shared Path To Affect Users
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 11:21 am | NZ Transport Agency
Contractors working on behalf of New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi are due to start installing traffic separators on the path alongside State Highway 6 between Truman Track and the Pororari River. More >>
SH6 Reopens, But More Weather On The Way For South May Cause Disruption
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 10:23 am | NZ Transport Agency
Severe southwesterly gales are possible about Christchurch and Banks Peninsula, while there is also potential for heavy snow affecting inland Otago and/or the Canterbury high country south of the Rangitata River above about 600 metres. More >>
State Highway 1 Reopens After Recovery Of Crashed Truck
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 3:36 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The crash this morning at Studholme, near Waimate, resulted in the truck being in a ditch and its trailer partially blocking the highway. Traffic management was in place this morning to work around the trailer. More >>
State Highway 1 Closure To Recover Crashed Truck
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 12:48 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The full closure is in effect between Molloys Rd and McNamaras Rd, while a crane is used to recover the truck from the ditch. A detour is available via Molloys Rd and McNamaras Rd for all vehicles. More >>
Plan Ahead For Upcoming Overnight Closures On SH1 North Of Auckland
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 11:12 am | NZ Transport Agency
Heavy vehicles may need to use the old SH1 if they do not meet the weight restrictions at Grand Drive, Orewa. The southbound ramps will also be closed. Motorists are urged to follow the signposted detours. More >>
Reminder Of Upcoming Lane Closure - SH1 Otaika Road, Whangārei
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 10:37 am | NZ Transport Agency
The northbound detour will be in place between 7am and 4pm, with more information here. People can also contact Northpower directly on 0800 10 40 40. More >>
