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News in May 2019

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SH25 Coromandel between Hikuai and Tairua closed due to a serious crash

31 May 2019 4:18 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that SH25 Coromandel is closed between Hikuai and Tairua.

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.

Rain and strong wind expected to affect road conditions this Queen’s Birthday holiday weekend

31 May 2019 10:58 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists travelling this weekend across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region to plan ahead and expect changeable weather conditions.

Roof raised on new National Hockey Centre

31 May 2019 10:14 am | NZ Transport Agency

The roof has been raised on the new National Hockey Centre marking the half way point in the construction of the world class facility at Rosedale on Auckland’s North Shore.

Auckland overnight motorway closures 2–8 June 2019

31 May 2019 10:12 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, 7th June 2019. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday.

Flooding update 6.20 pm: Buller River high – travellers advised to avoid Buller Gorge overnight

30 May 2019 6:20 pm | NZ Transport Agency

With rain steadily falling across the West Coast and Buller today, and the Buller River rising rapidly, the NZ Transport Agency is advising drivers to avoid the Buller Gorge overnight.

Winter driving with the long Queens Birthday Weekend ahead

30 May 2019 2:33 pm | NZ Transport Agency

With a long public holiday weekend ahead, the NZ Transport Agency encourages drivers to take extra care and be patient, particularly if they are driving long distances in wintry conditions.

Queen’s Birthday Weekend road warning: Heavy traffic and changeable weather conditions

30 May 2019 1:20 pm | NZ Transport Agency

One of the busiest weekends on New Zealand roads is coming up. With thousands of Kiwis heading out on long road journeys, Police, the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA), and ACC are urging drivers to take care and be prepared for heavy traffic, delays, and changeable weather conditions.

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.

Expect heavy traffic and changeable weather over Queen’s Birthday Weekend

29 May 2019 10:54 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is encouraging drivers heading away for Queen’s Birthday Weekend in the Auckland and Northland region to take care and be prepared for heavy traffic, delays and changeable weather.

Elizabeth Street roundabout metering a success

28 May 2019 2:43 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Elizabeth Street roundabout metering a success in helping traffic flow on SH2 Takitumu Drive in morning peak hour traffic.

Harbour Bridge’s 60th anniversary set to sparkle this Queen’s Birthday Weekend

27 May 2019 4:13 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Auckland’s iconic Harbour Bridge is set to sparkle this Queen’s Birthday weekend for its 60th birthday, with a Vector Lights show running every 30 minutes from 6pm to 10pm from Wednesday 29 May – Monday 3 June 2019 celebrating the city’s transport past, present and future.

Road closure on SH4 between Whanganui and Raetihi next month

27 May 2019 3:11 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that State Highway 4 between Te Hue Road and Fields Track at Kakatahi, between Whanganui and Raetihi, will be closed for five days next month.

SH2 Takitimu Drive both lanes now open with first section of works complete

27 May 2019 12:21 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency would like to advise motorists that one of the northbound lanes on Takitumu Drive has been completed ahead of schedule and progress continues to be made on the remaining work.

Auckland overnight motorway closures 26 May – 1 June 2019

24 May 2019 11:37 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, 31st May 2019. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday.

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News in May 2019

SH25 Coromandel between Hikuai and Tairua closed due to a serious crash

Paekākāriki Hill Road closures to continue long-term

Rain and strong wind expected to affect road conditions this Queen’s Birthday holiday weekend

Roof raised on new National Hockey Centre

Auckland overnight motorway closures 2–8 June 2019

Flooding update 6.20 pm: Buller River high – travellers advised to avoid Buller Gorge overnight

Winter driving with the long Queens Birthday Weekend ahead

Queen’s Birthday Weekend road warning: Heavy traffic and changeable weather conditions

Heavy traffic and changeable weather conditions in Wellington this weekend

Expect heavy traffic and changeable weather over Queen’s Birthday Weekend

Elizabeth Street roundabout metering a success

Harbour Bridge’s 60th anniversary set to sparkle this Queen’s Birthday Weekend

Road closure on SH4 between Whanganui and Raetihi next month

SH2 Takitimu Drive both lanes now open with first section of works complete

Auckland overnight motorway closures 26 May – 1 June 2019

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News in May 2019

SH25 Coromandel between Hikuai and Tairua closed due to a serious crash

Paekākāriki Hill Road closures to continue long-term

Rain and strong wind expected to affect road conditions this Queen’s Birthday holiday weekend

Roof raised on new National Hockey Centre

Auckland overnight motorway closures 2–8 June 2019

Flooding update 6.20 pm: Buller River high – travellers advised to avoid Buller Gorge overnight

Winter driving with the long Queens Birthday Weekend ahead

Queen’s Birthday Weekend road warning: Heavy traffic and changeable weather conditions

Heavy traffic and changeable weather conditions in Wellington this weekend

Expect heavy traffic and changeable weather over Queen’s Birthday Weekend

Elizabeth Street roundabout metering a success

Harbour Bridge’s 60th anniversary set to sparkle this Queen’s Birthday Weekend

Road closure on SH4 between Whanganui and Raetihi next month

SH2 Takitimu Drive both lanes now open with first section of works complete

Auckland overnight motorway closures 26 May – 1 June 2019

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