Crash on State Highway 88, Port Chalmers side of St Leonards - closed to trucks
A detour using local roads is available for cars/light vehicles, however, there is no alternate route for heavy vehicles.The Police Serious Crash Investigation Unit has been called to the site and the...
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 boardsecretariat@nzta.govt.nz...
View ArticleSnow, flooded highway warnings Otago and South Westland, South Island
Drivers are encouraged to take extreme care and if in doubt, carry chains.Lindis Pass now openThe Lindis Pass, SH8, between Omarama and Tarras reopened before 10 am today after an earlier closure due...
View ArticleCase studies
Many of the Agency’s highway projects have incorporated resource efficiency initiatives successfully. The following case studies provide examples of some of the more recent projects.Resource efficiency...
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Changes at Wairakei Road/ Russley Road roundabout, Christchurch
The change is likely to occur overnight tonight, in place on Thursday 13 October. Road users have had on-site warnings of this change for several weeks.Drivers will still be able to exit Wairakei Road...
View ArticleCertificate of fitness
A certificate of fitness (CoF) is a regular check to ensure that your vehicle meets required safety standards. Vehicles requiring this certification are:heavy vehicles – trucks, larger trailers, motor...
View ArticleWellington region maintenance programme
Information about roadworks in the Wellington-Kāpiti region.Well 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 ArticleLand Transport Rule: Small Passenger Services Reform 2017
Title has changed: Land Transport Rules:Rule:Small Passenger Services Reform 2017
View ArticleChanges on SH1 north of Waikanae from next week
These changes are needed to accommodate construction works for the Mackays to Peka Peka (M2PP) Expressway project, and the new routes will stay in place until the expressway opens.From Tuesday, road...
View ArticleTraffic Notices
Traffic notice for the week 14 October - 20week 7 October - 13 October 2016Traffic notices provide a brief overview of likely traffic disruptions for the following week. Full closures are also...
View ArticleOvernight motorway closures 16–22 October 2016
For daily updated closure information click here.NORTHERN MOTORWAY (SH1)• Oteha Valley Road southbound on ramp, 18 October• Southbound lanes between Oteha Valley Road off ramp and Greville Road on...
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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...
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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 ArticleWellington region maintenance programme
Information about roadworks in the Wellington-Kāpiti regionInformation about roadworks in the Wellington-Kāpiti region.Well maintained roads are an important part of keeping people safe. While we aim...
View ArticleWairarapa maintenance programme
Information about roadworks in the Wairarapa regionInformation about roadworks in the Wairarapa regionWell maintained roads are an important part of keeping people safe. While we aim to do this work...
View ArticleSH3 Normanby Bridge Realignment – route changes
The NZ Transport Agency said that the route, which includes a new alignment and temporary road surfacing, will be operated under a reduced speed limit until the project is complete in late February...
View ArticleEmergency closure of Shelly Beach Road southbound off ramp from State Highway...
To minimise disruption to drivers, the closures will be timed between 9pm and 5am when traffic volumes are lighter.A signposted detour will be in place and drivers are asked to follow the signposted...
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Resilience process map
ThisContent for this page sets out the entire flow of steps and decisions for identifying and evaluating resilience issues across the transport system. At each step you'll find an outline of the key...
View ArticleState highway contractor health and safety update
For those who may have missed this updated Technical Advice Note (#16-11), please note that changes were made to our requirements for the health and safety of contractors and consultants working on the...
View ArticleAuthorised access to the register
Anybody may seek a special authorisation from the NZ Transport Agency to access the Motor Vehicle Register.The Transport Agency can issue an authorisation to anybody to obtain current names and...
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