Media releases

12 May 2020 3:52 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Motorists are being asked to take extra care when using the State Highway 29A Hairini roundabout, as the new layout becomes operational this week.

11 May 2020 9:00 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and Earthquake Commission

Cutting-edge research on the decommissioned Whirokino Bridge will give scientists and engineers around the world invaluable new insights into the strength of key infrastructure during seismic events.

8 May 2020 3:33 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to expect short delays when traveling through Ashhurst village over the next few months.

6 May 2020 10:29 am | NZ Transport Agency

A new permanent road to connect Raetihi and Whanganui is a step closer, following a decision on the option to replace the section of State Highway 4 damaged in the October 2019 slip.

4 May 2020 4:16 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has completed improvements to State Highway 2 between Gisborne and Ōpōtiki to enable High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMV) weighing over 44 tonnes to travel the route for the first time, previously under permit only.

1 May 2020 10:56 am | NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says state highway works in Tairāwhiti have started to resume this week under strict health and safety requirements in line with COVID-19 Alert Level 3.