Media releases

News within "Lower North Island" in May 2019

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Paekākāriki Hill Road closures to continue long-term

31 May 2019 12:04 pm | NZ Transport Agency

To improve safety and journey times around Paekākāriki Hill Road, the NZ Transport Agency, Kāpiti Coast District Council, Porirua City Council and NZ Police will continue to close the road on Fridays during peak hours in the long term.

Heavy traffic and changeable weather conditions in Wellington this weekend

30 May 2019 12:49 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is urging drivers to take care and be prepared for heavy traffic, delays and changeable weather conditions in the Wellington region this Queen’s Birthday Weekend.

Busy nights ahead on SH1 Wellington to Porirua

17 May 2019 11:48 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising night-time travellers to allow extra time for their journeys on State Highway 1 between Wellington and Porirua over the next few weeks while essential maintenance is carried out on the road.

Delays on SH35 Tokomaru Bay this Sunday

3 May 2019 2:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising of delays on State Highway 35 near Tokomaru Bay this Sunday 5 May, as NZ Police carry out investigations into two fatal crashes at separate sites on the road.