New clearways in effect from tomorrow at Mana
Updated: 29 Feb 2012
The NZ Transport Agency is reminding motorists that from Thursday morning at 6.30am, the new clearways on State Highway 1 at Mana Esplanade will be in effect during peak hours.
New give way rule information now live at www.giveway.govt.nz
Updated: 29 Feb 2012
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has uploaded a range of new resources on the official website for information on upcoming changes to New Zealand's give way rules - www.giveway.govt.nz, including an interactive quiz and a new computer 'drive through' animation illustrating how the two new rules will work.
NZTA reminder Northern Gateway Toll Road tolls increasing
Updated: 28 Feb 2012
The NZ Transport Agency is reminding drivers that tolls on the Northern Gateway Toll Road (NGTR) on State Highway 1 north of Auckland will increase this Thursday, 1 March, for all vehicles using the highway.
Tougher driving tests from today - NZTA urging drivers to be prepared
Updated: 27 Feb 2012
The NZ Transport Agency is reminding young and novice drivers that new practical driving tests coming into force today (27 February) will be much more challenging and harder to pass than current tests.
NZTA starts work on safer access over motorway at Westgate
Updated: 28 Feb 2012
The NZ Transport Agency and Auckland Transport started construction today on the Westgate pedestrian and cycle bridge over the Northwestern Motorway (State Highway 16) in west Auckland.
NZTA urges care as roadworks continue in Taranaki
Updated: 27 Feb 2012
The NZ Transport Agency has kicked off a week of resealing in the Taranaki region, and is reminding motorists to exercise great care through roadworks sites and keep their speeds down.
Gorge crews defy weather to close in on fifth bench
Updated: 24 Feb 2012
Despite a week of challenging weather conditions at the Manawatu Gorge, the fourth bench at the massive slip site is nearly finished, and crews are expected the begin work on the milestone fifth bench next week.
Summer road works enable safer journeys
Updated: 23 Feb 2012
The NZ Transport Agency says road works in the Waikato are hitting high gear, after works were deferred late last year to make sure that traffic flowed smoothly during the Rugby World Cup and during the extended period of bad weather which followed afterwards.
NZTA taking action to improve cyclist safety on Rocks Road
Updated: 22 Feb 2012
The NZ Transport Agency has announced plans to temporarily lower the speed limit at Rocks Road between Basin Reserve and Magazine Point at the end of this week to help improve safety for cyclists.
Cars crashed in pursuit of safety on display in central Auckland
Updated: 21 Feb 2012
Vehicles crashed deliberately in the pursuit of safety will be on display from Tuesday to Thursday this week in Aotea Square in central Auckland as part of an NZ Transport Agency drive to encourage the purchase of safer cars.
NZTA launches campaign to keep highway workers safe
Updated: 21 Feb 2012
A new safety initiative has been launched by the NZ Transport Agency to reduce what it describes as an "alarming" number of incidents involving drivers and workers maintaining Auckland's busy motorway network.
Gorge cleanup effort poised to hit six month mark
Updated: 17 Feb 2012
The NZ Transport Agency is close to beginning work on the pivotal fifth bench as State Highway 3 through the Manawatu Gorge approaches an unprecedented six months of closure.
Tougher driver tests on the way
Updated: 20 Feb 2012
The NZ Transport Agency is urging young drivers and their parents to put in plenty of practice before booking appointments to sit tougher on-road driving tests being introduced from next week.
NZTA announces expansion to Rocks Road cliff overhaul
Updated: 14 Feb 2012
The NZTA has announced an expansion of its plans to strengthen the cliff face at Rocks Road following the unprecedented storm late last year.
NZTA to unveil SH16 safety improvements for Waimauku
Updated: 14 Feb 2012
The Waimauku community will have the chance to respond to the NZ Transport Agency's plans to upgrade the intersection of State Highway 16 and Muriwai and Waimauku Station Roads when the design of a proposed roundabout is revealed at a public information day on Thursday, 23 February.
New pedestrian crossing for Alexandra
Updated: 13 Feb 2012
The New Zealand Transport Agency is about to commence work on a new pedestrian crossing on State Highway 85 Tarbert Street Alexandra adjacent to the St Gerards School and Ranui Rest Home.
Community celebrates stronger link at Kopuaroa Bridge
Updated: 12 Feb 2012
Queues and safety concerns at an aging bridge south of Ruatoria are now a thing of the past, with the East Coast community celebrating the completion of the new Kopuaroa Bridge on State Highway 35 today.
Crews well underway on fourth gorge bench
Updated: 10 Feb 2012
The NZ Transport Agency says the fourth bench is well underway at the Manawatu Gorge, as crews slog increasingly closer to the pivotal fifth bench.
Start on extending State Highway 88 walking/cycling path
Updated: 9 Feb 2012
Work that will almost double the length of the State Highway (SH88) Dunedin to Port Chalmers walking and cycling shared path gets underway early next week (Monday 13 February.)
NZTA closing toll road tunnels for safety maintenance
Updated: 9 Feb 2012
Sections of the Northern Gateway Toll Road on State Highway 1 north of Auckland will be closed over two nights next week when the NZ Transport Agency undertakes its annual maintenance work on the Johnstones Hill tunnels.
NZTA gearing up for publicity campaign on give way rule changes
Updated: 9 Feb 2012
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) says a multi-media public awareness campaign will kick off next month to ensure that drivers are aware of changes to New Zealand's give way rules which come into force from 5am on Sunday March 25.
Crashed cars hit the road to promote safety
Updated: 3 Feb 2012
Vehicles crashed to gain an insight into their safety performance will be on display from Wednesday to Friday this week (8-10 February) in Civic Square, Hamilton (near Garden Place and in front of the Hamilton City Council buildings) as part of an NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) drive to encourage the purchase of safer cars.
NZTA to give people more toll road options on Waitangi Day
Updated: 2 Feb 2012
The NZ Transport Agency is responding to feedback it has received from customers and will open its Northern Gateway Toll Road call centre on Waitangi Day (Monday, 6 February) for people who want to pay their tolls by telephone.
NZTA announces estimated gorge reopening timeframe
Updated: 1 Feb 2012
The NZ Transport Agency has announced that the Manawatu Gorge will remain closed until mid-year to enable crews to complete a thorough job of safely securing and clearing the massive slip site.
NZTA applauds Vodafone's road safety texting initiative
Updated: 1 Feb 2012
The NZ Transport Agency welcomes and applauds Vodafone's texting innovation to improve safety on the country's roads.
