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State Highway 7A to Hanmer Springs, North Canterbury closed, fire
View earlier today from the Waiau River bridgeTravellers intending to get to Hanmer Springs should delay their journeys until the next update around midday today.No detour is available.Check the...
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State Highway 7A to Hanmer Springs, North Canterbury closed, fire
View earlier today from the Waiau River bridgeTravellers intending to get to Hanmer Springs should delay their journeys until the next update around midday today.No detour is available.Check the...
View ArticleIntelligent transport systems
'Intelligent transport systems apply information and communication technologies that support and optimise all modes of transport by cost effectively improving how they work, both individually and in...
View ArticleLicensing (rego) fees
From 1 July 2015 the ACC portion of your licensing fee has gone down by an average of 41% depending on your type of vehicle (this does not apply to motorcycles). For passenger vehicles, the ACC levy...
View ArticleLane changes at SH1 Takanini
The NZ Transport Agency says lane widths are being slightly reduced from 3.5 m to 3.25m between Alfriston Road and the Takanini Interchange, and will come into effect from Monday 14 March.Median...
View ArticleIntelligent Transport Systems specifications
Specifications ITS-06-01Variable message sign supply and installation notesITS-06-04Mobile VMS notesReferenceSpecificationITS-01GeneralITS-01-01General requirementsITS-01-02Environmental...
View ArticleHanmer Springs township, North Canterbury, road access restored, 12.40 pm
Travellers should factor in short delays this afternoon while the road is restricted to one lane on State Highway 7A. Thanks to everyone for taking care around road crews.Check the Transport Agency’s...
View ArticleResurfacing begins on Wellington’s smart motorway
Transport Agency Wellington highway manager Neil Walker says work will be carried out overnight from Sunday to Thursday during the seven week programme to resurface northbound lanes between Ngauranga...
View ArticleChanges at Christchurch’s Russley Road/ Memorial Avenue major airport...
From Sunday, 20 March, the Russley Road/ Memorial Avenue roundabout, the main access to Christchurch’s International Airport is undergoing a major change which may cause some delays.The new roundabout...
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Motorway Over Height Detection System not operating during upgrade
The NZ Transport Agency is upgrading and relocating the Over Height Detection System, which notifies drivers if they are travelling in an over-height vehicle.The improved system will notify drivers if...
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Who we areThe NZ Transport Agency is a Crown entity governed by a statutory board. We are made up of highly experienced people drawn from an expansive range of skills, including planners and policy...
View ArticleSection of SH30 Te Teko CLOSED due to serious crash
Emergency services are at the scene near the intersection of Tahuna Road and drivers are urged to avoid the area if possible.A detour via SH30, Te Teko Rd, SH2, Hydro Road and back onto SH30 is in...
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Section of SH1 Taupo CLOSED due to a serious crash
Emergency services are at the scene and motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible. A detour around Lake Taupo is being set up. Update: 9 March 2.29pmState Highway 1 south of Taupo will...
View ArticleBecome a child restraint technician
Child restraint technicians play a very important role in keeping children safe on our roads. For this reason, the child restraint training programme has been linked to a competence-based system.To...
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Draft State Highway Public Engagement Guidelines
The Transport Agency has released this draft State Highway Public Engagement Guidelines for public consultation. This guide sets out the requirements for public engagement that meets the Transport...
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...
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Trucking info now on your phone
Getting freight delivered on time is an important factor for the transport industry and operators are increasingly turning to smartphones, social media and apps to get the latest information on traffic...
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New signs improve Rimutaka Hill Rd safety
The signs on SH2 near Windy Point are designed to warn motorists of an approaching truck and/or trailer, or large articulated vehicle. Space is limited on these corners, and the electronic signs will...
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Rollover workshops coming in 2016
The Transport Agency, Road Transport Forum and its member associations have prepared the Rollover Prevention Safer Journeys Workshop to help drivers and those who work in the industry understand why...
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Creating safer level crossings
New Zealand has 1,320 public road level crossings and 122 stand-alone public pedestrian crossings. Each year on average three people die and six people suffer a serious injury at railway level...
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