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NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) encourages people travelling between the West Coast and Canterbury on SH73, the Arthur’s Pass route, to check the dates they are travelling in advance.
Updated safety ratings for used vehicles in New Zealand are now available on Rightcar.govt.nz, with a new crash avoidance features rating included this year to help Kiwis find safer vehicles.
A new edition of Medical aspects of fitness to drive: a guide for health practitioners is now available for health practitioners to use when assessing a patient’s fitness to drive.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises overnight road resurfacing works will take place on State Highway 14 at Fudge Farm on Sunday (1 December).
State Highway 1 Tūrangi to Waiouru – including the Desert Road – will be closed for vital road rebuilding and repairs for around 2 months from Monday 13 January 2025.
Underslip repairs on State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill night are progressing well and are expected to be completed by mid-December. Because the completion date is weather-dependent, an exact date for finishing the work isn’t available. We will continue to provide regular updates.
