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New drink-drive ad passes one million on-line views
Sunday, 6 November 2011, 11:30 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The 'stop a mate driving drunk' message has been driven home to more than a million people via You Tube in less than two weeks, in what may be a record for any New Zealand video clip. The NZ Transport Agency says it is over the moon with the massive response ... More >>
Auckland Motorways:Overnight Motorway Closures 6-12 November
Friday, 4 November 2011, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
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, 11 November. More >>
Construction of Taneatua rail overbridge detour next week
Friday, 4 November 2011, 10:57 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
Work will get underway next week to bypass the bridge across the railway on State Highway 2 (SH2) near Taneatua reports the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA). Brett Gliddon, the NZTA’s Bay of Plenty State Highway Manager, says a detour is needed as recent ... More >>
NZTA starts upgrade of Ellerslie train station
Thursday, 3 November 2011, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Residents in the Auckland suburb of Ellerslie will benefit from a safer, more attractive train station with better access thanks to an NZ Transport Agency upgrade now underway. More >>
Partial opening of SH73: Brougham St, Chch after fatal crash
Tuesday, 1 November 2011, 11:43 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) hopes to open one lane of State Highway 73 (SH73) in Christchurch shortly following a fatal crash involving a truck and a car earlier this morning. More >>
Get ready to ride
Tuesday, 1 November 2011, 11:32 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
Cycling season is here and it's time to shake off those winter blues, head outdoors and start riding. To give potential peddlers a bit of a push-start, the NZ Transport Agency is celebrating the 10th year of their annual Bike Wise programme. More >>
PM opens Auckland’s motorway tunnel under Victoria Park
Saturday, 29 October 2011, 11:37 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
MEDIA RELEASE 29 October 2011 NZ Transport Agency – Auckland Regional Office PM opens Auckland’s motorway tunnel under Victoria Park NZT Auckland’s $340 million Victoria Park Tunnel was officially opened this morning three months ahead of schedule ... More >>
NZTA annual report highlights transport achievements
Friday, 28 October 2011, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Improvements to public transport and state highways, a strong focus on road safety, better customer service and good progress on delivering seven Roads of National Significance projects are among the achievements highlighted in the NZ Transport Agency’s annual ... More >>
Auckland Weekly Traffic Bulletin - 30 Oct - 5 Nov
Friday, 28 October 2011, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
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, 4 November. More >>
Huge response to new drink-drive ad campaign
Friday, 28 October 2011, 9:55 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency says it hopes the hugely positive response to its new drink-drive ad campaign is a sign that young New Zealanders are ready to take up the challenge of speaking up when a mate is about to drive drunk. More >>
Grafton Road upgrade to improve safety and accessibility
Thursday, 27 October 2011, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Work will start next week on an essential upgrade of Grafton Road in central Auckland. The $1.1 million upgrade will enable Grafton Road to handle current and future transport demands, while improving safety and accessibility for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. More >>
NZTA recognises excellence in suppliers' customer service
Wednesday, 26 October 2011, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NGA Newmarket Alliance has been awarded the NZ Transport Agency’s (NZTA) supreme GEM award for their focus on customer service during the Newmarket Viaduct Switch project. More >>
Auckland Motorways: Overnight Motorway Closures 23-29 Oct.
Friday, 21 October 2011, 10:28 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
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, 28 October. More >>
Rugby and holidays pack down for busy weekend says NZTA
Thursday, 20 October 2011, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Work on state highway improvements in Auckland and Northland will stop tomorrow morning (Friday, 21 October) with the NZ Transport Agency anticipating roads will be busy this Labour Day weekend with both Rugby World Cup 2011 fans and those people driving ... More >>
Heavy rain brings down further slip in Manawatu Gorge
Tuesday, 18 October 2011, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency has confirmed that a further large slip has occurred on SH3 in the Manawatu Gorge at the same site which contractors have been working to clear for several weeks. NZTA regional state highways manager David McGonigal says ... More >>
NZTA says pay the toll before travelling this Labour Weekend
Tuesday, 18 October 2011, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency is reminding drivers who use the Northern Gateway Toll Road on State Highway 1 to plan ahead and pay their tolls before they drive this Labour Weekend. It will be particulary busy travelling to and from Auckland as it also coincides ... More >>
NZ Transport Agency – Auckland Motorways
Friday, 14 October 2011, 7:52 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
TRAFFIC BULLETIN 14 October 2011 NZ Transport Agency – Auckland Motorways OVERNIGHT MOTORWAY CLOSURES 16 – 22 October 2011 The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless ... More >>
Travel early for RWC 2011 semi-finals advises NZTA
Friday, 14 October 2011, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Tens of thousands of rugby fans will be on the move across Auckland this weekend and the NZ Transport Agency says people should plan to travel early to reach Eden Park or the city's RWC 2011 fan zones safely and on time. More >>
NZTA introduces a lower speed limit outside Taneatua School
Thursday, 13 October 2011, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) as part of its new Safe System approach to road safety are today installing a 40km/h variable speed limit outside Taneatua Primary School to make it safer for pupils and other pedestrian to cross State Highway 2 at McKenzie ... More >>
Auckland Traffic - smoke testing at Victoria Park Tunnel
Wednesday, 12 October 2011, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZTA is advising motorists that they may encounter smoke on the Northern Motorway in St Mary’s Bay overnight on Wednesday 12 October. The smoke will be produced by tests being conducted inside the Victoria Park Tunnel, as part of the tunnel commissioning, ... More >>
