Plan ahead as long hot summer will add to Easter traffic
The NZ Transport Agency says planning ahead for your Easter travels will help motorists stay safe and avoid delays.'We’re expecting large numbers of people will make the most of the continued warm...
View ArticleNational Cycle Network Design Guidance
A review and gap analysis of current design guidance is complete and we are now progressing the quick wins identified. We hope to have the revised Cycle Network and Route Planning Guide available early...
View ArticleVolume One of the VDAM Permitting Manual complete
Here at the NZ Transport Agency we are always looking at ways to make the permitting process simpler and more efficient, while fulfilling our statutory requirement to ensure we consider the safety of...
View ArticleDrug-affected driving advertising
This section focuses on our drug-affected driving road safety advertising campaign. Here you can learn about the approach behind the campaign, who we target and why. You can also see the advertising...
View ArticleThoughts
Campaign backgroundIn a safe system, no one deserves to be killed or seriously injured because they have made a mistake.To achieve a safe system, it’s important to recognise that people are vulnerable...
View ArticleHeading away Easter Weekend? Be prepared, enjoy a safe trip
Large numbers of motorists head away late Thursday, after school has finished, or early Good Friday, then return on Easter Monday.'If people are aware where and when the highways are most congested and...
View ArticleConsultations
We’re committed to a collaborative approach to transport planning, funding and development. It’s an approach that delivers integrated transport solutions that best meet the needs of New Zealanders. To...
View ArticleSummer ice
What is summer ice? What is summer ice?During long dry spells, dust, dirt, oil and other materials build up on the road surface. When it rains, the road surface becomes greasy, making it very slippery...
View ArticleCanterbury
Be Smart. Plan ahead.We have chosen a selection of useful links to help inform your travel choices this summer.View a list of current and planned roadworks in CanterburyUse our map to see live updates...
View ArticleModifying your vehicle
Any changes you make to your vehicle must not put you or others at increased risk when you’re on the road. That’s why any modifications you do make may need a low volume vehicle (LVV) certification to...
View ArticleBeam placement kicks off after Easter
To make sure the public are safe, the shared path on the southern side of Waikanae River will be closed at the project site from 7.30am on Tuesday 29 March for five days. The southern path will reopen...
View ArticleWalking & Cycling investigation
Rocks Road Walking and Cycling investigationIn parallel to the Nelson Southern Link is the Rocks Road Walk/Cycle project, a joint project of Nelson City Council and the NZ Transport Agency.In parallel...
View ArticleProgramme Business Case
Since we completed the Strategic Case for the Nelson Southern Link Investigation (NSLI) in November last year, we have done further work. Feedback has allowed us to update the transport problems,...
View ArticleOn The Move
Do you want to know before you hit the state highway whether there’s anything that could delay your arrival at your destination? Then the travel information service OnTheMove is for you.It’s a fully...
View ArticleUseful documents
These reference documents are available to download as you consider providing us feedback:Engagement Summary Booklet including feedback formNelson Southern Link Investigation: Strategic CaseNelson...
View ArticleHave your say
Be sure to read the information in the Engagement Summary Booklet and read our Guidance for filling out the feedback form as well as the supporting information before you give us your feedback.Deadline...
View ArticleLatest videos
For more project videos visit our YouTube account .Smart Motorway - Ramp Signals The Wellington Transport Operations Centre is the heart of the smart systemWatch this animation to find out how the...
View ArticleAssociate Minister marks start of Waikato Expressway - Rangiriri
Title has changed: Associate Minister marks start of Waikato Expressway -Rangiriri- RangiririTurning the first sod. Associate Minister of Transport Michael Woodhouse is using a traditional Ko.For more...
View ArticleIntroducing our new Chief Executive, Fergus Gammie
Fergus stepped into the role at the beginning of March and says he feels privileged to be the second Chief Executive of the Transport Agency and to be leading a high performing and motivated team. “I...
View ArticlePlan your travel for a hassle-free Easter weekend
The NZ Transport Agency says planning ahead for your long weekend travels will help motorists stay safe and avoid delays.'We are expecting thousands of people to hit the roads this weekend,' the...
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