News & Media Releases

All the media releases about the Harbour Link Project issued by Transit New Zealand are listed here.

NZTA's Tauranga Harbour Link Project takes out Engineering Excellence Supreme Award

1 December 2011

Tauranga's Harbour Link Project was last night awarded the highest New Zealand engineering excellence honours taking out the Supreme Award at the New Zealand Engineering Excellence Award Dinner held in Wellington.
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Another industry accolade for Harbour Link

30 September 2010

Tauranga's Harbour Link was this week awarded the top prize at Roading New Zealand's 2010 Roading Excellence Awards.
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Road layout to be finalised on Chapel St

21 October 2009

The final road layout under the Viaduct on Chapel St for the NZ Transport Agency's Harbour Link Project is not expected to be completed until early November.
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Green light to open Chapel St Viaduct

9 October 2009

Opening the Chapel St Viaduct on the NZ Transport Agency's Harbour Link Project is back on track after weather delayed its scheduled opening yesterday.
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Last beam for the new Dive Cr off-ramp placed today

8 October 2009

The last beam for the NZ Transport Agency's Harbour Link project was lifted into place today.
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Wet weather delays Chapel St Viaduct opening

5 October 2009

The scheduled opening of the Chapel St Viaduct to traffic for the NZ Transport Agency's Harbour Link project has been delayed due to wet weather.
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Tauranga's new Harbour Bridge opens to celebrate spring

1 September 2009

A major milestone for the Harbour Link Project will be achieved on Monday, September 7 with the opening of the NZ Transport Agency's new Harbour Bridge to traffic.
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Harbour Link Community Open Day

24 August 2009

The NZ Transport Agency is holding a community open day next month to give the public the opportunity to preview the new Tauranga Harbour Bridge before it opens to traffic, a major milestone for the Harbour Link Project.
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Changes to Tauranga's Dive Crescent Roundabout

21 May 2009

Changes to the Dive Crescent roundabout and the adjacent section of Mirrielees Rd will be made next week as part of the NZ Transport Agency’s Harbour Link project.
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Planting Planned for Mount Causeway

29 April 2009

Additional planting along the Mount causeway is to take place next month as part of the NZ Transport Agency’s Harbour Link Project.
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Lane Closure for Tauranga-bound Traffic

15 April 2009

Motorists travelling to Tauranga from Hewletts Rd will notice changes to traffic lanes near the Tasman Quay/Hewletts Rd intersection from the beginning of next week.
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Tauranga Harbour Bridge Lanes to be Realigned Next Week

1 April 2009

Traffic lanes on the existing Harbour Bridge will be realigned next week to enable piling to be carried out to widen the bridge.
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Harbour Link Bridge Project Heading for Touchdown

19 February 2009

Work has progressed steadily on the NZ Transport Agency’s Harbour Link project over the past few months.
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Be Bike Wise Cycling through the Harbour Link Site

29 January 2009

Cyclists are being asked to take care when cycling through the Harbour Link Project site with the commencement of Bike Wise Month on 1st February.
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Harbour Link Reaches First Milestone of 2009

13 January 2009

After a construction break over the holiday period, work on the NZ Transport Agency’s Harbour Link Project has recommenced.
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Harbour Link Closes for the Holidays

19 December 2008

The NZ Transport Agency’s Harbour Link Project is preparing for a holiday break over Christmas – but excellent progress has been made throughout 2008.
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First Viaduct Beams to be placed for Harbour Link

9 October 2008

Now that the crossheads bordering Chapel St have been completed, the first of the viaduct beams for the NZ Transport Agency's Harbour Link Project will be installed over the weekend.
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Tauranga's New Harbour Bridge is on the Move

7 October 2008

Harbour Bridge on NZ Transport Agency's Harbour Link Project was launched on Friday 3 October; just over 22 years after the first push on the existing Harbour Bridge took place.
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Access Restrictions at Tauranga Bridge Marina

12 September 2008

Access to the Tauranga Bridge Marina will be restricted from the middle of next week so that the causeway can be widened as part of the NZ Transport Agency's Harbour Link Project.
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Further Traffic Switches on Takitimu Drive

3 September 2008

A major traffic switch will be made on Monday, September 8 along Takitimu Drive as work begins on the approach embankment for the Chapel St viaduct - part of Stage 2 of the NZ Transport Agency’s Harbour Link Project.
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The Sun Shines on Harbour Link

8 August 2008

Following a reprieve from the recent spell of bad weather, the sealing of the new Chapel St westbound on-ramp onto Takitimu Dr.
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Major Traffic Shifts along Takitimu Drive

14 June 2008

Over the next few weeks, major traffic shifts will be made along Takitimu Dr as work progresses on Transit New Zealand's Harbour Link Project.
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Take Care Around Road Works

9 June 2008

Motorists are being asked to take special care while driving through the many road works sites around Tauranga - even out of working hours.
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Cyclists Encouraged to Take Other Routes

6 June 2008

Cyclists are being encouraged to use a number of other routes now that traffic has been shifted for Transit New Zealand's Harbour Link project.
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Bridge Beams on the Move to Final Resting Place

6 June 2008

The first of the bridge beams for the Chapel St eastbound off-ramp were moved out of the precast factory on Cross Rd and relocated to Chapel St last night.
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Lane Closure for Takitimu Drive

5 June 2008

Traffic along Takitimu Drive will merge into a single lane next week as part of Transit New Zealand's Harbour Link Stage 2 Project.
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Piling in Harbour Recommences for Harbour Link

13 May 2008

Twenty years after the first Harbour Bridge was opened, piling is again underway in Tauranga Harbour to construct a second bridge for Transit New Zealand's Harbour Link Project.
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First Viaduct Bridge Beam for Harbour Link

2 May 2008

The first viaduct bridge beam for Transit New Zealand's Harbour Link Project was poured this week - a major milestone for the Project.
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Work Starts on Causeway for Harbour Link

24 April 2008

Work is due to start on the Causeway adjacent to the Tauranga Bridge Marina as part of Transit New Zealand's Harbour Link Project.
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Early Morning Resurfacing for Harbour Link

17 April 2008

Early morning road works on Marsh St are scheduled for the weekend as part of Transit New Zealand's Harbour Link Project.
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Road Closures for Harbour Link Project

22 January 2008

Long-term road shoulder closures needed for Transit New Zealand's Harbour Link Project begin over the next few weeks.
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Screens for Tauranga's Harbour Bridge

6 December 2007

Sight screens are to be installed on the western side of the existing Harbour Bridge as part of Transit New Zealand's Harbour Link Project.
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Hewletts Rd Opens Up as Stage 1 Finishes

5 October 2007

The road cones are all but gone and the new bus lanes are up and running, marking the completion of Stage 1 of Transit New Zealand's Harbour Link project - the four-laning of Hewletts Rd.
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Trees Make Way for Harbour Link

4 October 2007

Clearing of trees and vegetation along both sides of the Causeway next to the Tauranga Bridge Marina is due to begin on Monday.
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Bus Lane for Harbour Link

27 September 2007

Transit New Zealand's Harbour Link Project includes a dedicated Bus Lane on Hewletts Rd to encourage more people out of cars and onto buses.
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Tree Pruning for Harbour Link

18 September 2007

Pruning of Pohutakawa and Oak trees on the eastern boundary of the Mission Cemetery next to the approach to Tauranga Harbour Bridge, is scheduled for Friday, September 21.
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Demolition of Buildings for Harbour Link almost Complete

3 August 2007

New traffic signals at Waimarie St intersection on Hewletts Rd will be turned on early next week.
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Last Set of Traffic Signals about to be turned on in Hewletts Road

13 July 2007

New traffic signals at Waimarie St intersection on Hewletts Rd will be turned on early next week.
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Pedestrian Access around Ballance Corner To Go

5 July 2007

From Monday (July 9), pedestrians won't be able to use the existing footpath on the inside of Ballance Corner.
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Harbour Link Stage 2 Underway

4 July 2007

The first signs of construction on the second stage of Transit New Zealand's Harbour Link project will be visible this week.
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New Signals Turn on at Totara St for Harbour Link

25 May 2007

New traffic signals at the Totara St intersection on Hewletts Rd will be turned on early next week.
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Major Works at Totara St Intersection This Weekend

14 May 2007

Major works begin at the intersection of Totara St and Hewletts Rd this weekend as part of Stage 1 of Transit New Zealand's Harbour Link project.
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Better Flow on Harbour Link Once Signals Complete

10 May 2007

Motorists should enjoy much better traffic flow on Hewletts Rd once the whole of the upgrading of Hewletts Rd was completed, Transit New Zealand Project Manager Kevin Reid said today.
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Transit awards Harbour Link Stage 2 construction contract

21 March 2007

Transit New Zealand today announced it was awarding Stage 2 of the SH29 Harbour Link project to The Fletcher Construction Company Ltd for $130.8 million.
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Hewletts Road to be Lowered for Harbour Link

27 February 2007

Motorists can expect the first major impact of Stage 1 of Transit New Zealand's Harbour Link project next week on Hewletts Rd.
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Major Work Begins on Harbour Link Intersections

30 January 2007

The most visible signs of Transit New Zealand's Harbour Link project will be seen on Hewletts Rd early in February, as part of the road is lowered for construction of Stage 1 of the project.
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Businesses Make Way for Harbour Link

22 January 2007

A number of Tauranga businesses in the Chapel St and Marsh Street area are moving over the next few weeks as preparations for Stage 2 construction of Transit New Zealand's Harbour Link project get underway.
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Road Works Take a Break For Holidays

21 December 2006

Work on Transit New Zealand's Harbour Link project and Tauranga City Council road works will take a break over the Christmas-New Year period to make life easier for holiday drivers.
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Fast Moves Needed for Harbour Link Pipes

12 December 2006

Transit New Zealand's Harbour Link project contractors will need to use some fast footwork over the next couple of weeks as they move vital chemical and service pipes from the Hewletts Rd verges.
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More road sweeping to protect cycle tyres

29 November 2006

Contractors working on the first stage of Transit New Zealand's Harbour Link project in Hewletts Rd have stepped up the number of road sweeps each week to help protect cycle tyres from punctures.
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Workers Get Feet Wet on Harbour Link Project

30 October 2006

Workers on Transit New Zealand's Harbour Link project have been getting their feet wet in the harbour this month as work proceeds on Stage 1 of the project.
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Sod turning marks construction start on Harbour Link

27 September 2006

The start of construction of the $255M Harbour Link project – the final link through Tauranga’s central corridor – was celebrated with the turning of the first sod today (Wednesday 27 September) by Minister of Transport, Hon. Annette King.
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Transit lets Harbour Link Stage 1 contract

18 August 2006

Transit New Zealand has let the $12.3 million contract for the construction of Stage 1 of the Harbour Link project.
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Transit calls tenders for Harbour Link Stage 2

23 June 2006

Transit New Zealand has announced it will call tenders immediately for the design and construction of Stage 2 of the Harbour Link project in Tauranga.
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Agreement reached over marina access

21 April 2006

Agreement has been reached over future access to the Tauranga Bridge Marina when the Harbour Link project is constructed.
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News & Media Releases

All the media releases about the Harbour Link Project issued by Transit New Zealand are listed here.