Media releases

News in February 2013

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New campaign asks Kiwis to think of the road as a social
network

28 February 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

If we stopped thinking 'cars' and started thinking 'people', would it change the way we drive?

Truck compliance and safety an NZTA focus at next week's
Truck Expo, Mystery Creek, Hamilton

28 February 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Road freight owners and operators will get a chance to talk heavy vehicle safety and compliance next Thursday, Friday and Saturday (March 7, 8 and 9) when they visit the NZ Transport Agency's (NZTA) stand at the Transport and Heavy Equipment Expo, Mystery Creek, Hamilton.

Pavement repair for sections of State highway 1 through Gore

27 February 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) expects to have pavement repairs to parts of State Highway 1through Gore completed on schedule by Friday 1 March.

Changes to warrant of fitness are on the way

26 February 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Changes announced in January to New Zealand's decades-old vehicle warrant of fitness (WoF) system will be introduced during the first half of 2014, reports the NZ Transport Agency's (NZTA) group manager of Access and Use, Celia Patrick.

Further major investment in safety on SH6 Nevis Bluff

25 February 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) will carry out $1.1 million dollars worth of rock stabilising work from 11 March, to further improve road user safety at the Nevis Bluff on State Highway 6 about midway between Cromwell and Queenstown.

State highway 94 Milford Road back to 24/7 operation

25 February 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) says a safety audit has cleared the just completed temporary portal extension at the western entrace to the Homer Tunnel, allowing full time operation of State highway 94 to Milford Sound from tonight.

Last chance for feedback on future of old Kopu Bridge

22 February 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is offering a final opportunity for people to have a say on what should be done with the old Kopu Bridge before making a decision about its future.

Public consultation on proposed child restraint changes

22 February 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to child restraint legislation.

Auckland overnight motorway closures 24 February - 1 March
2013

22 February 2013 12:00 am | NZ 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, 1 March.

Māori/English collaboration for Pūhoi to Wellsford RoNS

21 February 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency and iwi and hapū from north of Auckland have adopted a dual name for the Pūhoi to Wellsford Road of National Significance that combines English and Māori.

Strengthening work for State highway 99 Aparima Bridge

20 February 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is investing $600,000 repairing and earthquake strengthening to the landmark Aparima Bridge at Riverton in Western Southland.

Preferred long-term transport solution for Woodend announced

19 February 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency has today announced its support for protecting a bypass route for Woodend.

Wet weather may impact on Northland highways says NZTA

19 February 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says showers forecast for Northland later this week will make highways and roads slippery and people will need to drive to the conditions.

Traffic advisory - Rimutaka Hill Road roadworks

18 February 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that resealing works are underway on an 800-metre section of the Rimutaka Hill Road, on the Featherston side of the hill, to provide a safer, more skid-resistant road surface. The work began at 9am today (Monday 18 February) and will continue through Tuesday 19 February.

Good progress on highway upgrade at Moerewa says NZTA

18 February 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZTA says work on upgrades to State Highway 1 at Moerewa in Northland is progressing well and will be completed in April weather permitting.

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News in February 2013

New campaign asks Kiwis to think of the road as a social
network

Truck compliance and safety an NZTA focus at next week's
Truck Expo, Mystery Creek, Hamilton

Pavement repair for sections of State highway 1 through Gore

Changes to warrant of fitness are on the way

Further major investment in safety on SH6 Nevis Bluff

State highway 94 Milford Road back to 24/7 operation

Last chance for feedback on future of old Kopu Bridge

Public consultation on proposed child restraint changes

Auckland overnight motorway closures 24 February - 1 March
2013

Māori/English collaboration for Pūhoi to Wellsford RoNS

Strengthening work for State highway 99 Aparima Bridge

Preferred long-term transport solution for Woodend announced

Wet weather may impact on Northland highways says NZTA

Traffic advisory - Rimutaka Hill Road roadworks

Good progress on highway upgrade at Moerewa says NZTA

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News in February 2013

New campaign asks Kiwis to think of the road as a social network

Truck compliance and safety an NZTA focus at next week's Truck Expo, Mystery Creek, Hamilton

Pavement repair for sections of State highway 1 through Gore

Changes to warrant of fitness are on the way

Further major investment in safety on SH6 Nevis Bluff

State highway 94 Milford Road back to 24/7 operation

Last chance for feedback on future of old Kopu Bridge

Public consultation on proposed child restraint changes

Auckland overnight motorway closures 24 February - 1 March 2013

Māori/English collaboration for Pūhoi to Wellsford RoNS

Strengthening work for State highway 99 Aparima Bridge

Preferred long-term transport solution for Woodend announced

Wet weather may impact on Northland highways says NZTA

Traffic advisory - Rimutaka Hill Road roadworks

Good progress on highway upgrade at Moerewa says NZTA

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New campaign asks Kiwis to think of the road as a social
network

Truck compliance and safety an NZTA focus at next week's
Truck Expo, Mystery Creek, Hamilton

Auckland overnight motorway closures 24 February - 1 March
2013