Public invited to Charity Open Day at the Manawatu Gorge this Sunday
Updated: 15 May 2012
The public will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to walk along part of State Highway 3 and see the Manawatu Gorge slip site up close, with a charity open day being held this Sunday (20 May) in support of the Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter.
Transport partners open new, modern train station at Ellerslie
Updated: 14 May 2012
The new, improved Ellerslie train station was officially opened today in central Auckland following an $8m upgrade involving the NZ Transport Agency, Auckland Transport and KiwiRail.
Brakes to go on the roadside car selling on SH1 in Ashburton
Updated: 11 May 2012
Safety concerns have prompted the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to put a stop to vehicles being displayed for sale on State highway 1(SH1) on the northern approach to the Ashburton River bridge.
Traffic to return to the Manawatu Gorge as NZTA plans controlled reopening
Updated: 10 May 2012
The NZ Transport Agency says that it is aiming to reopen State Highway 3 through the Manawatu Gorge by the end of May, although full two way unrestricted operation is still likely to be around four months away.
Repair work on the Balclutha Bridge
Updated: 10 May 2012
The NZ Transport Agency is warning road users to expect some delays while repair work is carried out next week on the iconic State Highway (SH1) Balclutha Bridge.
Flood protection for the SH1 Waitaki Bridge completed
Updated: 7 May 2012
The NZ Transport Agency has finished work to improve flood protection for the Waitaki Bridge on State Highway 1 near Oamaru.
NZTA supporting Road Safety Week 2012
Updated: 7 May 2012
The NZ Transport Agency is applauding the efforts of the international road safety charity Brake NZ to encourage New Zealanders from all walks of life to think about how they can help reduce needless deaths and injuries on our roads.
Tougher driving tests still a challenge for learner drivers
Updated: 7 May 2012
The NZ Transport Agency says updated results from the new practical driver testing regime should serve as a reminder to learner drivers that a high level of preparation and practice are needed to pass the new tests.
NZTA reaches critical stage in assessment of damaged bridges
Updated: 4 May 2012
NZ Transport Agency is set carry out a critical assessment of the damage to the underlying road and bridges at the Manawatu Gorge slip site early next week, as crews continue strong progress peeling back the layers of dirt blocking the highway.
Webcam gives 'real time' progress on Atiamuri Bridge Replacement project
Updated: 4 May 2012
'Real time' visual updates on the NZ Transport Agency's (NZTA) Atiamuri Bridge Replacement project's construction progress are now publicly available online. Camera providers, EarthCam, automatically capture high resolution images from the construction site every half hour.
