Auckland overnight motorway closures 14–20 August 2016
For daily updated closure information click here.NORTHERN MOTORWAY (SH1)Southbound lanes between Oteha Valley Road off ramp and Oteha Valley Road on ramp, 17 AugustSOUTHERN MOTORWAY (SH1)East Tamaki...
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Whangarei teen becomes 500th graduate of community driver licensing programme
Eighteen year-old Jade Marsden, from Whangarei, is the 500th driver to graduate from the Community Driver Mentor Programme (CDMP).Eighteen year-old swimming instructor, Jade Marsden, from Whangarei is...
View ArticleTraffic notices
Traffic notice for the week 12-185-11 August 2016Traffic notices provide a brief overview of likely traffic disruptions for the following week. Full closures are also advertised in the Weekend Herald....
View ArticleMajor repair work on SH5 Tumunui about to start, expect delays
NZ Transport Agency contractors will be digging out and replacing a 12 metre wide, four metre deep stretch of the highway, which has been damaged by a natural process called tunnel erosion.Tunnel...
View Article$1.5M project to improve safety on SH1B in the Waikato starts this month
The NZ Transport Agency’s acting Waikato/ Bay of Plenty highways manager, Niclas Johansson says over the past decade there have been eight deaths and five serious injury crashes on the stretch of...
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Bridge engineering self supervision (BESS)
What is bridge engineering self supervision (BESS)Many older bridges and culverts through New Zealand were not designed for modern heavy vehicle axle weights. Consequently they are at more risk of...
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Making level crossings safe and efficient
As part of the project to achieve greater integration between road and rail to improve freight efficiency, the NZ Transport Agency and KiwiRail are looking at ways to upgrade some of New Zealand’s...
View ArticleFor people who cycle
Cycling, whether it’s to get you to work or school, for recreation or to experience New Zealand’s scenery, is a fun, safe, affordable and healthy way to travel. Working with our partners, we’re...
View ArticleChristchurch Northern Corridor — funding approval for Christchurch City...
ApplicantNZ Transport AgencyPurposeTo seek approval for construction funding for the Northern Arterial Extension and Cranford Street Upgrade now that the Christchurch City Council (Council) has...
View ArticleBoard decisions
Although the Transport Agency Board continues to make significant decisions, most funding and procurement decisions have been delegated to Transport Agency staff.Read the delegated funding decisions...
View ArticleNZTA to begin investigations to improve SH1 between Otaki and Levin
NZTA State Highway Manager for Whanganui, David McGonigal said the NZTA has identified MWH as their preferred tenderer to carry out the investigation of options and preliminary design for the...
View ArticleResources
Here are some resources that provide more in-depth information on rail licensing in New Zealand. Some set out the requirements rail operations must meet. Others offer guidance and information. There...
View ArticleIntroduction
IntroductionCycling is a great way to get around and a sport enjoyed by more than a million New Zealanders.If only three in 100 people took up cycling instead of driving, New Zealand would save more...
View ArticleAuckland overnight motorway closures 21–27 August 2016
For daily updated closure information click here.NORTHERN MOTORWAY (SH1)Upper Harbour Highway northbound on ramp, 21 & 24 AugustNorthcote Road northbound on ramp, 25 AugustOnewa Road northbound off...
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More Haywards Interchange bridge beams to be lifted
NZ Transport Agency Highway Manager Neil Walker says State Highway 2 will be reduced to one lane each way, just north of State Highway 58, from around 6.30pm on Monday night. The placement of the beams...
View ArticleMedia contacts
For all national media enquiriesAndy Knackstedt National Media Manager Office: 04 894 6285 Mobile: 021 276 3222Andrew.Knackstedt@nzta.govt.nzFor regional media enquiriesAuckland and NorthlandSarah...
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Safe Roads Alliance
On this pageWho are weOur projectsOther project sites currently being developedMaps showing project sitesHow we’re making rural roads safer Get in touch Who we areMade up of the NZ Transport Agency...
View ArticleActive research projects
Through its Research Programme, the NZ Transport Agency invests in innovative and relevant research which plays a critical role in contributing to the government's goals for transport.The results of...
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Hamilton Urban Cycleways Programme
Ensuring people have choices about how they get around and have access to good cycling networks are priorities for Hamilton, with significant prior investment having already been made in high-quality...
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Dunedin Urban Cycleways Programme
Cycling in Dunedin contributes to improving transport options, providing a more efficient and integrated transport network, improving health, economic and social outcomes and city liveability.The Urban...
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