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Updated: 20 March 2012

Media releases about the Whangarei Improvement project can be found on this page.

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Update for Whangarei community on SH1 improvements
15 March 2012
The New Zealand Transport Agency and Whangarei District Council will hold two public information days next week to update the community on the planned improvements along State Highway 1 in the city.

NZTA's Kamo bypass opening boosts Rugby World Cup links
4 September 2011
The NZ Transport Agency's Kamo Bypass Stage 2 on State Highway 1 in Whangarei was officially opened today (Sunday, 4 September) three months ahead of scheduled, boosting transport links in Whangarei and the wider Northland region on the eve of the Rugby World Cup.

NZTA accelerating work on Kamo improvements in Whangarei
6 May 2011
The NZ Transport Agency has decided that it will now work 24 hours seven days a week so that it can complete construction of the Kamo bypass intersection with Western Hills Drive on State Highway 1 in Whangarei a lot sooner than originally planned.

NZTA opens information link for Whangarei community
22 October 2010
Whangarei residents wanting information on the proposed State Highway One (SH1) Whangarei Improvements between Tarewa Road and Selwyn Avenue can now direct inquiries to a dedicated 0800 number.

NZTA awards Kamo contract to Whangarei firm
15 April 2010
The NZ Transport Agency has awarded the contract to build the Kamo Bypass to the Whangarei-based civil engineering company, United Civil.

Five improvement projects to roll out in Whangarei
31 July 2009
The NZ Transport Agency and Whangarei District Council today announced five planned improvement projects along SH1 in Whangarei, aimed at helping to ease congestion and supporting economic growth in and around the city.

Congestion relief for SH1 Whangarei - Kamo Bypass stage 2
20 July 2009
The NZ Transport Agency and Whangarei District Council are starting work on six construction projects over the next four years on SH1 in Whangarei to manage growing traffic, improve safety and make travelling around the area easier for local residents, business and visitors.