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NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 9]
Update: New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Traffic Bulletin: SH8 Reopened After Crash
Friday, 16 January 2026, 9:48 am | NZ Transport Agency
A 50km/h temporary speed restriction is in place, and people are asked to travel with care through the area. More >>
SH1 Hampton Downs Night-Time Works – Expect Delays/ Detours
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 3:10 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The barrier maintenance work was originally programmed for December but could not be completed due to weather conditions and unforeseen events. More >>
SH79 Closure In South Canterbury After Crash
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 12:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The incident happened late this morning on SH79/Cox Street near the intersection with Lewis Street. Emergency services are at the scene. More >>
Works On SH20 Hillsborough Road May Delay Travel Times To Airport And Manukau
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 10:51 am | NZ Transport Agency
From Tuesday 27 January, there will be a full southbound closure on SH20 between Hillsborough Road and Queenstown Road from Sundays to Thursdays between 9pm and 5am. More >>
SH16 Royal Road Safety Improvements For Southbound On-Ramp
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 10:48 am | NZ Transport Agency
The new design will remove the existing bus lane on the on-ramp, push the electronic signals further up the on-ramp and change the layout at the bottom of the on-ramp to guide buses across to the designated bus lane. More >>
SH7 Closure For Essential Culvert Replacement
Friday, 9 January 2026, 2:16 pm | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 7/Ikamatua Highway between Reefton and Maimai is scheduled for closure from 8am, Sunday 25 January, to 8am, Tuesday 27 January, to allow contractors to carry out the work. This means access to Greymouth via SH7 will be unavailable. More >>
Warm Weather Comes With Drawback Of Strong Wind And Rain For Motorists
Friday, 9 January 2026, 11:59 am | NZ Transport Agency
MetService has a host of weather warnings and watches in place for the weekend, when temperatures are expected to tip over 30 deg C in some parts of the South Island. More >>
Highway Roadworks In North Canterbury To Impact Traffic
Thursday, 8 January 2026, 12:20 pm | NZ Transport Agency
A detour will be available to northbound traffic: road users should turn left on to Douglas Road, follow straight onto Mount Brown Road, then turn right onto Georges Road, and then left back onto SH1. More >>
Highway Roadworks In North Canterbury To Impact Traffic
Thursday, 8 January 2026, 12:19 pm | NZ Transport Agency
A detour will be available to northbound traffic: road users should turn left on to Douglas Road, follow straight onto Mount Brown Road, then turn right onto Georges Road, and then left back onto SH1. More >>
SH75 Reopened After Serious Crash
Wednesday, 7 January 2026, 2:43 pm | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 75/Curletts Road, between State Highway 76 and Lincoln Road, has reopened after a serious crash this morning. More >>
Night Closures For Part Of Christchurch’s Brougham Street
Wednesday, 7 January 2026, 1:03 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The closures for the section of SH76/Brougham Street between Ensors Road and Garlands Road are scheduled for 6pm to 6am, Sunday 18 January to Wednesday 21 January. These will allow the necessary road paving and tree trimming work to be carried out. More >>
Serious Crash Impacting Traffic On SH75
Wednesday, 7 January 2026, 12:31 pm | NZ Transport Agency
SH75 is closed between State Highway 76 and Lincoln Road. More >>
Traffic Impacts For Important West Coast Roadworks
Tuesday, 6 January 2026, 3:39 pm | NZ Transport Agency
People are encouraged to plan for these delays and allow extra time for their travel. In the case of both pieces of work, factors such as poor weather could mean rescheduling at short notice. If this happens, notification will be provided. More >>
Serious Crash Closes Stretch Of SH1, Southern Motorway
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 1:59 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The northbound lanes remain open however traffic is heavy and there are significant delays. More >>
Serious Crash On SH1 North Of Kaikoura
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 12:29 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The crash occurred at Half Moon Bay, near Ohau Point Lookout. More >>
Auckland Harbour Bridge Maintenance Work Cancelled Due To Poor Weather
Thursday, 25 December 2025, 10:51 am | NZ Transport Agency
With the cancellation of the work, the bridge will remain in the four-lanes northbound and four lanes southbound configuration throughout the holiday period, with no restrictions in place. More >>
UPDATE: 3pm – SH8 Reopens After Crash
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 3:16 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Road users should expect some congestion as the traffic clears in the area, and people are asked to drive with care. More >>
Crash Closes SH8, Affecting Lindis Pass
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 11:52 am | NZ Transport Agency
Emergency services are at the crash scene on SH8, at the intersection with Short Cut Road, and say there is only minor injuries. More >>
Speed Limit Changes Proposed
Friday, 19 December 2025, 11:22 am | NZ Transport Agency
Next month, New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will open public consultations for people to have their say on these proposed changes in Canterbury, on the West Coast and in Southland. More >>
Plan Ahead For Full Closure Of State Highway 10
Friday, 19 December 2025, 11:08 am | NZ Transport Agency
From Tuesday 13 January 7pm to Friday 16 January 7pm, SH10 will be closed between SH1/SH10 Pakaraka intersection and SH10/SH11 Puketona Roundabout. More >>
