NZTA
Road Transport Forum concerned about truck safety for years
The Road Transport Forum's chief executive says it's been concerned about a lack of oversight for heavy vehicle certifiers for years, and is glad the Transport Agency is conducting an investigation… Audio
NZTA hopes Waioeka Gorge will open 'in the next few days'
Parekawhia McLean is NZTA's Regional Relationships Manager for the Waikato Bay of Plenty region. John Campbell asked her when the Waioeka Gorge road would re-open. Video, Audio
Waioeka Gorge must be made more secure - Gisborne Mayor
Gisborne Mayor Meng Foon and one of the major trucking operators in the region are calling for State Highway Two through the Waioeka Gorge to be made more secure. The gorge is currently closed as a… Video, Audio
Takaka Hill residents hit the road
The NZ Transport Agency says a complete rebuild of at least one section of SH60 from Takaka to Riwaka is needed, but on Sunday from 9am until 5pm NZTA will provide restricted single-lane access on the… Audio
Gita: Storm damages Wellington, South Island highways
A number of main roads, including SH1 near Paekakariki and SH60 in Golden Bay, were closed on Wednesday as ex-cyclone Gita swept over the New Zealand coastline, bringing landslips, fallen trees and… Audio
Homeowners distraught over proposals for Otaki expressway
The New Zealand Transport Agency today released a shortlist of nine options for an expressway linking Otaki to Levin, all of which would see hundreds of homes affected. Two of those options would go… Video, Audio
High tide, strong winds close roads throughout NZ
Neil Walker from NZTA with the latest on road closures throughout the country. Audio
North Canterbury relieved to see SH1 re-opening
More than a year after North Canterbury's 7.8 magnitude earthquake forced its closure, State Highway 1 north of Kaikoura will re-open to the public on Friday. Thousands of cars and trucks have been… Audio
Kaikoura road to open, but truckies not celebrating yet
The countdown to Friday's re-opening of State Highway 1 through Kaikoura has started, but truck drivers won't be celebrating just yet. Audio
Is it our roads or us?
The associate transport minister Julie Anne Genter is asking the industry for suggestions on how to get our incredibly high road toll down. So far, this year the toll is at 329, one more than all of… Audio
60,000 cars using Waterview Tunnel every day
The Waterview Tunnel has reduced some commutes by 25 minutes, and traffic on some streets by up to 12,000 vehicles per day. Video, Audio
Little town wants a big roundabout
The north Auckland town of Warkworth wants a roundabout to help its traffic woes. Fix Hill Street Now spokesperson Grant McLachlan describes the intersection that stops traffic for hours. Video, Audio
Mayor says NZTA working as fast as possible on Manawatu Gorge
Angry locals either side of the closed Manawatu Gorge packed out public meetings on Wednesday night to demand a permanent solution. The Tararua district mayor, Tracey Collis, was at one of the… Audio
NZTA discuss time-frame of reopening Manawatu Gorge
John Campbell asks New Zealand Transport Agency's Regional Highway Manager Ross I'Anson when the gorge will re-open, and as it turns out the answer isn't very clear. Audio
Annoying driving habits in focus on new online video
The NZTA has turned driving instructor and set up video tips in Christchurch to help locals become better drivers in an attempt to ease congrestion. The videos focus on some of the more annoying road… Audio
No date set for $1.4b Waterview Connection opening
Brett Gliddon, the Transport Agency's Auckland highways manager, has denied the delay is solely due to issues with the sprinkler system. Video, Audio
NZTA talks to Checkpoint
Nic Johannsson is the Bay of Plenty/Waikato Highways Manager for the New Zealand Transport Agency. Audio
Kiwis switch on to electric cars
New figures show more people are buying electric vehicles.
Electric car trial on Akld motorway priority lanes begins
The NZ Transport Agency's Robert Brodnax explains who can use priority lanes on Auckland's urban motorways as a two-week trial with electric cars begins. Audio
Peter Zanzottera and Dr Hamish Mackie: Building 'Bikeability'
The NZTA is looking to replicate a UK programme that has so far taught cycle skills to two million schoolchildren – Bikeability. Audio
