Wellington region maintenance programme
Information about roadworks in the Wellington-Kāpiti regionWell maintained roads are an important part of keeping people safe. While we aim to do this work with as little disruption as possible, we...
View ArticleState Highway 88, Port Chalmers highway, road repairs at night from Sunday 13...
“Contractors will mostly be outside the suburban areas of the route,” said Transport Agency Journey Manager Graeme Hall. “They will start on Sunday night and work through to Friday morning, 18 March,...
View ArticleMonitoring rail safety
Our commitment to safety on rail networks includes tracking licensees' performance in meeting their legal, safety and operational obligations. The main way we do this is through conducting annual...
View ArticlePeople travelling around the Waikato and Bay of Plenty urged to leave extra...
Transport Agency work crews are out in force at the moment, making the most of the warmer, dryer weather to make highways safer and progress projects such as the Waikato Expressway and Maungatapu...
View ArticleBoard meeting minutes
Minutes of the NZ Transport Agency Board are confirmed and ratified at the following board meeting. They are then added to this page.For further information please email...
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Too many people die on New Zealand roads each year. These losses place a huge toll on families, friends and our community. The cost of emergency services, medical care, reparation and human grief is...
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...
View ArticleTerms & conditions
It is important for you to carefully read these terms and conditions together with the contract you signed when applying to become a Driver Check subscriber.GeneralThese terms and conditions form the...
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Queenstown highway project important part of bigger picture improvements
The project was officially opened today by Clutha-Southland MP Todd Barclay at a ribbon cutting ceremony. The $8.2 million State Highway 6 (SH6) Project was jointly funded by the Queenstown Lakes...
View ArticleLand Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2002
Consolidated RuleConsolidation (PDF) — 57 pagesPreface to consolidation (PDF) — 5 pages, 108 KBIncorporated by referencePrincipal RuleVehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule 2002Vehicle Dimensions and Mass...
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Raumati Straights Upgrade
Raumati Straights Upgrade – January to October 2016A smoother connection is on its way.The Raumati Straights Upgrade involves nine months of roadworks on 2km of State Highway 1 between Paekakariki and...
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Latest road closures
Patiki Road on-ramp closureFrom from 5pm Sat 19 March to 5am Mon 21 March 2016 theThe Patiki Road westbound on-ramp will be closed.closed from 7pm Friday 18 Dec to 5am Monday 21 Dec 2015 to realign...
View ArticleOfficial Information Act (OIA) responses
Our recent responses to Official Information Act (OIA) requests from media organisations. Passenger endorsementsResponded: 18 December 2015 Requested: NZ HeraldResponse 1Attachment Residential...
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Are you safe to drive?
It can be unsafe to drive when taking medication that impairs/affects your driving ability. It’s also against the law to drive when you’re impaired.Responsible drivers care about the safety of...
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Information for doctors and pharmacists – is your patient safe to drive?
Substance impaired driving is a sizeable and serious problem. As a health professional you can help your patients make good choices about whether or not they’re safe to drive.Road crashes caused by...
View ArticleJohns Road near airport, lane changes from Wednesday 16 March
From Wednesday, 16 March, the NZ Transport Agency’s Johns Road crew will be moving the southbound traffic (heading towards Memorial Avenue) over onto the new road so they can build the new, permanent...
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Creating safer level crossings
New Zealand has 1,320 public road level crossings and 122 stand-alone public pedestrian crossings. Each year on average three people die and six people suffer a serious injury at railway level...
View ArticleWaitangi weekend congestion hot spots
Title has changed:EasterWaitangi weekendcongestion hotspots 2016hot spotsThe tables provide a snapshot of highway routes, dates and times shown are the busiest times based on previous years travel...
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