Media releases

14 July 2015 4:06 pm | NZ Transport Agency - Waikato & Bay of Plenty

UPDATE: 14 July, 4:06pm SH1 is now open.

14 July 2015 10:27 am | NZ Transport Agency - Auckland

Loose loads are road hazards that have the potential to kill or harm, as well as cause delays on Auckland’s motorways, so encouraging people to tie their loads down securely is the focus of a new NZ Transport Agency campaign.

13 July 2015 3:56 pm | NZ Transport Agency - Auckland

State Highway 1 has re-opened to traffic south of Warkworth after an earlier crash.

13 July 2015 11:09 am | NZ Transport Agency – Auckland

Improved year-round access to a section of Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour is now possible after the official opening on Saturday (11 July) of a new footpath linked to New Zealand’s largest-ever roading project – the Waterview Connection.

13 July 2015 9:00 am | NZ Transport Agency - Auckland

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that due to a crash, State Highway 1 is closed in both directions between Woodcocks Road and Mckinney Road south of Warkworth.

11 July 2015 11:12 am | NZ Transport Agency: Waikato & Bay of Plenty

The NZ Transport advises motorists that SH2 Waioeka Gorge to Otoko (between Gisborne and Opotiki) is closed due to snow and icy conditions.

10 July 2015 6:55 pm | NZ Transport Agency - Waikato & Bay of Plenty

Skiers and snowboarders can expect incredible conditions this weekend but need to take extra care on the roads as they head off to the snow, the NZ Transport Agency says.

10 July 2015 4:36 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Waikato & Bay of Plenty

Motorists are advised to drive with care and allow extra time when travelling around the Bay of Plenty during the school holidays as work on the Tauranga Eastern Link (TEL) and a major safety programme continues.

10 July 2015 3:52 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Auckland and Northland

State Highway 16 south of Helensville has re-opened to all traffic following an earlier crash and congestion is now easing.

10 July 2015 12:12 pm | Auckland Motorways

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, 17 July. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday.

10 July 2015 10:40 am

The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that State Highway 16 is closed in both directions between Bradly Road and Wharepapa Road, Helensville due to a crash earlier this morning.

9 July 2015 4:06 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Southern Region

The Transport Agency says the icy grip on Southland and Otago roads over the last three days shows no immediate signs of easing, and drivers need exercise extra caution when driving in these conditions.

9 July 2015 10:53 am | NZ Transport Agency: Auckland and Northland

All lanes on State Highway 16 north of Kumeu have re-opened and the NZ Transport Agency says congestion is now easing.

9 July 2015 9:15 am | NZ Transport Agency: National Office

The NZ Transport Agency is urging drivers to take care and keep themselves informed of the latest conditions with winter weather continuing to affect roads in several parts of the country.

9 July 2015 8:43 am | NZ Transport Agency: Auckland and Northland

The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that State Highway 16 is closed in both directions north of Kumeu due to a truck versus truck crash just before 8am this morning.