Kowhai trees to be cut at Kawarau Falls bridge
“An arborist completed a trial excavation alongside the kowhai trees, which shows that they are very unlikely to be successfully relocated in another place, which was the preference,” says Phil...
View ArticleAre you driving to Aoraki/Mt Cook this weekend?
As a result, the drive may take a little longer than usual on State Highway 80, the Mount Cook Road, says Transport Agency Journey Manager Lee Wright.The road will remain open during the two events...
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Recalled Takata airbags – what you need to know
How to find out if your car is part of the Takata airbags recallThe best way to check is by contacting an official dealer for the make of your vehicle.You can also check the government’s recalls...
View ArticleExpect significant delays due to crash on SH1, Paekakariki
Emergency services are on site and Police have temporary traffic management in place.Motorists are advised to delay travel if possible as it may take some time clear the backlog of traffic. We...
View ArticleMajor work State Highway 5 south of Rotorua almost complete
Transport Agency contractors have been 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.The final...
View ArticleTraffic Notices
Traffic notice for the week 7 October - 1330 September - 6 October 2016Traffic notices provide a brief overview of likely traffic disruptions for the following week. Full closures are also advertised...
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Marlborough Health and Safety Forum
The NZ Transport Agency is pleased to be supporting the Marlborough Health and Safety Forum’s upcoming 2016 Seminar Session on Health in the Workplace. This session will include presentations from a...
View ArticleUpdate: SH1, Paekakariki now open but significant delays continue
While the road is now open in both directions and traffic is flowing, motorists are advised to delay travel if possible as it may take some time clear the backlog of traffic. We appreciate motorists’...
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Disabled Takata airbags - questions and answers
4 October 2016How many vehicles does this affect?We don’t currently have a clear indication of how many vehicles are affected but we are working closely with manufacturers, both locally and in Japan,...
View ArticleGiving your feedback
What are we seeking your feedback on?Submissions for this consultation have now closed.The Transport Agency welcomes your comments on the proposed changes set out in this document.The proposals focus...
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 ArticleWairarapa maintenance programme
Information about roadworks in the Wairarapa 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 know that...
View ArticleChance discovery reunites Auckland woman with family jewellery
Julie Denham had given up ever finding the jewellery box she lost when she moved house a year ago.It disappeared from a stack of packing boxes somewhere en route between Snells Beach and Orewa. Tucked...
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Transport Agency urging vehicle owners to check online database for disabled...
Toyota NZ has provided the Transport Agency with a list of 7,560 vehicles currently registered in New Zealand which have had front passenger airbags disconnected in Japan.The Transport Agency has...
View ArticleStandard bridge drawings
Standard bridge drawings were produced by the Public Works Department (PWD), Ministry of Works (MOW) and Ministry of Works and Development (MWD) throughout the lifetime of these organisations. Upon...
View ArticleTransport Agency urging checks for disabled Takata airbags
The Transport Agency has recently been made aware that in 2015 some manufacturers in Japan began offering customers the option of disabling front passenger airbags, in response to public concerns in...
View ArticleConstruction Update
PROGRESS THROUGH SEPTEMBERPROGRESS THROUGH AUGUSTOver the last month, work has involved pavement construction, bridge upgrades, service protections,locations, and various retaining walls.The safe work...
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Procurement
It can be difficult for local authorities to know whether they are getting value for money from contractors for road asset building and maintenance. At the same time, value for money in delivery of...
View ArticleSH23 Hamilton to Raglan
Title has changed:SH3/SH37 HangatikiSH23 Hamiltonto Te Kuiti safety improvementsRaglan
View ArticleIdentifying defects
The police regularly conduct roadside checks of heavy vehicles and can stop any vehicles found to be unsafe from going back on the road. What happens if your vehicle has a fault?If your vehicle has a...
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