Videos

How the new highway will be built – March 2020

This short animation shows how and when the various stages of construction, including access tracks, earthworks, structures and pavements, will take place – culminating in completion of Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway.

Preliminary concept design animated flythrough – March 2020

This animated video shows the indicative route of the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway.  The preliminary concept design is subject to further design development and Resource Management Act (RMA) planning processes.

Stream testing – April 2019

Stream testing is now underway for Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway.

NZ native bat survey – March 2019

NZ native bat surveying footage for Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway.

Geophysical investigations – February 2019

Geophysical investigations for Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway.

Geotechnical investigations – January 2019

Geotechnical investigations are now underway for Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway. This video also contains a project timeline.

23 July 2017 slip

Aerial footage of slips which closed State Highway 3 along the Manawatū Gorge on 24 April 2017.

Kerry's Wall slip, Anzac Slip and other sites - July 2017

Aerial footage of slips in the Manawatū Gorge.

Anzac slip - April 2017

Anzac slip is located towards the Woodville end of the Manawatū Gorge.

Kerry's Wall slip – April 2017

Kerry's Wall slip is located towards the Ashhurst end of the Manawatū Gorge.