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Upcoming night work on SH6 Central Otago

19 January 2021 4:20 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising that resurfacing works on State Highway 6 in Central Otago will resume from Monday 25 January.

Essential maintenance underway on SH2 Bay View from 25 Jan

18 January 2021 4:14 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to plan ahead for eight weeks of stop/go traffic management on State Highway 2 between Petane Road and Rogers Road, starting Monday 25 January.

SH2 Athenree Gorge to Te Puna resurfacing – delays more significant than expected

14 January 2021 12:03 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency acknowledges frustrations with delays on State Highway 2 between Athenree Gorge and Te Puna yesterday, following resurfacing works on the corridor.

Learn to drive safely with the Drive Summer Series

14 January 2021 10:24 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Know someone learning to drive? Help them learn the skills they need to drive safely and pass their tests the first time with the Drive Summer Series - developed as part of the joint Waka Kotahi and ACC Drive Programme, designed to help young people become safe and skilled lifelong drivers.

State Highway 5 safety improvement works to begin next week

13 January 2021 12:15 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Improvements to the safety of State Highway 5, Tarukenga to Ngongotahā, and to congestion at the existing SH5/State Highway 36 roundabout will get underway from Monday (18 January 2021).

Christchurch Northern Corridor T2 lanes operational from Monday

8 January 2021 2:25 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

The Christchurch Northern Corridor T2 lanes, Park & Ride facilities in Kaiapoi and Rangiora, and new direct bus services between Waimakariri and Christchurch CBD will be operational from next week, providing more travel options through the region and encouraging people to move in fewer vehicles.

Mangamuka Gorge to close again so slip repair work can resume

8 January 2021 12:31 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

State Highway 1 through the Mangamuka Gorge will close to all traffic at midnight on Sunday, 10 January, after being open to a single lane for light vehicles for three weeks over the Christmas holiday period.

Motorists advised to expect delays as work to rebuild SH3 south of Inglewood starts next week

7 January 2021 3:14 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Major road works will get underway on State Highway 3 between Norfolk Road and Rugby Road (Tariki underpass) on Monday, 11 January, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

Safety improvements at major shared path intersection

7 January 2021 12:27 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Construction of the Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive shared path is on an early roll in 2021 with safety improvement work under way at the St Johns Road, St Heliers Bay Road and Kohimarama Road intersection.

Rapid traffic response teams keep Auckland motorways moving

6 January 2021 4:53 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Caleb Hogg is only 14 but he’s already narrowing down his career options. He wants to work in a frontline service and reckons a role as one of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s rapid traffic response operators could be just the ticket.

South Island roads reopening as flood repairs continue

5 January 2021 4:11 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency contractors have worked overtime to re-open most South Island highways affected by this week’s massive downpours.

Road deaths are not inevitable – Waka Kotahi

1 January 2021 10:00 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says the 320 lives lost in crashes last year are a stark reminder of the urgent need to significantly improve road safety in New Zealand.

New Northland roundabouts open in time for Christmas

22 December 2020 4:23 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Holiday traffic will flow more easily through three new roundabouts in Northland, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says.

Christmas/New Year holidays – Waka Kotahi media contacts (and other useful information)

22 December 2020 12:46 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

The holidays are almost here, but we know that many of our friends in the newsgathering business will be at work while the rest of us are at the bach or the beach, so the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency media team will be on call to help during the 2020/21 Christmas/New Year break.

Plan ahead and do your bit to keep Gisborne roads safe this summer

22 December 2020 10:45 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

With Gisborne hosting the popular Rhythm and Vines festival, roads in and around the region are expected to be busy over the New Year holiday period, so Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is urging people to stay safe and plan ahead.

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Upcoming night work on SH6 Central Otago

Essential maintenance underway on SH2 Bay View from 25 Jan

SH2 Athenree Gorge to Te Puna resurfacing – delays more significant than expected

Learn to drive safely with the Drive Summer Series

State Highway 5 safety improvement works to begin next week

Christchurch Northern Corridor T2 lanes operational from Monday

Mangamuka Gorge to close again so slip repair work can resume

Motorists advised to expect delays as work to rebuild SH3 south of Inglewood starts next week

Safety improvements at major shared path intersection

Rapid traffic response teams keep Auckland motorways moving

South Island roads reopening as flood repairs continue

Road deaths are not inevitable – Waka Kotahi

New Northland roundabouts open in time for Christmas

Christmas/New Year holidays – Waka Kotahi media contacts (and other useful information)

Plan ahead and do your bit to keep Gisborne roads safe this summer

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Upcoming night work on SH6 Central Otago

Essential maintenance underway on SH2 Bay View from 25 Jan

SH2 Athenree Gorge to Te Puna resurfacing – delays more significant than expected

Learn to drive safely with the Drive Summer Series

State Highway 5 safety improvement works to begin next week

Christchurch Northern Corridor T2 lanes operational from Monday

Mangamuka Gorge to close again so slip repair work can resume

Motorists advised to expect delays as work to rebuild SH3 south of Inglewood starts next week

Safety improvements at major shared path intersection

Rapid traffic response teams keep Auckland motorways moving

South Island roads reopening as flood repairs continue

Road deaths are not inevitable – Waka Kotahi

New Northland roundabouts open in time for Christmas

Christmas/New Year holidays – Waka Kotahi media contacts (and other useful information)

Plan ahead and do your bit to keep Gisborne roads safe this summer

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