Final checks and Alice ready for her massive journey 31 October 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency welcomes today’s official launch of the Waterview Connection’s giant tunnel boring machine, Alice, and says final checks are now underway before tunnelling starts next week.
New rules for child restraints from tomorrow 31 October 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency is reminding parents and caregivers that new rules for the use of child restraint in vehicles come into force tomorrow (1 November).
Rangiriri: Honouring the Past 29 October 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency It is one of the most important historical landscapes of the nineteenth century and has helped to shape New Zealand’s political and social history but for many people Rangiriri’s rich past is still undiscovered.
Arrive Alive this Labour Weekend 25 October 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency Police in the Wellington District and the NZ Transport Agency are reminding those travelling for the long weekend to exercise patience and courtesy so they can arrive home alive, and to plan ahead for their journeys.
NZ Transport Agency welcomes TAIC report on train derailment 24 October 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency is welcoming today's publication of a preliminary Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) report on the derailment of a Wellington commuter train in May this year, and will work closely with KiwiRail to ensure that all of the Commission's recommendations are fully addressed to improve rail safety and reduce the likelihood of similar incidents occurring in the future.
Investigation work to begin on upgrade to SH2/SH25 intersection 24 October 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency is to begin investigation next week on upgrading the intersection of State Highway 2 (SH2) and State Highway 25 (SH25), north of Mangatarata, to a roundabout.
Keeping safe while travelling this long Labour Weekend in the Waikato, Coromandel and Bay of Plenty regions 23 October 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency With traffic expected to be heavy over Labour Weekend as holiday makers travel south to enjoy the warm weather in the Waikato, Coromandel and Bay of Plenty regions, the NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to plan ahead for their travels and to allow additional time as traffic volumes are expected to be high at the start and end of the long weekend.
Work begins next month to proactively manage Diana Falls slip face 23 October 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency Work is expected to begin within the next month proactively managing the slip at Diana Falls, on State Highway 6, between Makarora and Haast,
Plan for safe travel during busy Labour Weekend 22 October 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency With Labour Day and the first long weekend break after winter around the corner, the NZ Transport Agency is reminding drivers to plan their travel to avoid delays and ensure safe journeys on busy highways and roads in the region.
Site clearance work underway as Expressway preparation work continues 21 October 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency says some site clearance work is being undertaken over the next few weeks in Raumati and Waikanae as part of enabling (preparatory) works for the MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway.
Less than two weeks until child restraint laws change 18 October 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency is urging parents and caregivers to make sure they are prepared for new child restraint laws which come into force in just two weeks.
Transport Agency welcomes TAIC report into near collision on Midland rail line 17 October 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency is welcoming today's publication of a Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) report on a 2011 near collision rail incident, and will work closely with KiwiRail to ensure that all of the Commission's recommendations are fully addressed to improve rail safety and reduce the likelihood of similar incidents occurring in the future.
Old motorway becomes art studio winner 17 October 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency congratulates Auckland architects, Matter, for its success after winning an award for an exhibition it designed using a section of disused motorway in the central city.
Nissan Pathfinder cuts a track to 5-star safety status 16 October 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency Nissan’s 2013 Pathfinder is the latest SUV to receive a 5-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP).
History in the making at proposed Expressway site 15 October 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The Kapiti public will have a unique opportunity this Sunday to have an up close and personal look at history being unearthed at Nga Manu for the proposed MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway.
