Proposed safer speeds for travel through Kaukapakapa
Auckland Highway Manager Brett Gliddon says new residential development and population growth in the area has changed the way people use the state highway and the roads around it.“There are now more...
View ArticleManawatu Gorge now open for everyone
Title has changed:ManawatūManawatuGorge now open for everyoneNZTA Palmerston North state highways manager David McGonigal says two lanes of traffic will be open from 6pm Wednesday 19 September 2012 -...
View ArticleTraffic notices
Traffic notice for the week 16 - 22 June 2017Traffic notices provide a brief overview of likely traffic disruptions for the following week. Full closures are also advertised in the Weekend Herald....
View ArticleFor people involved in cycling programmes and projects
What we’re doingMaking urban cycling a safer and more attractive transport choice is one of the Transport Agency’s six strategic priorities.We are working closely with our sector partners to accelerate...
View ArticleCycling and the National Land Transport Programme (NLTP)
Information to help you plan for the 2018–21 NLTP:Read our May NLTP Dialogue information relating to cyclingRead ourInvesting in cyclingpamphletGuidance on assessing strategic fit for walking and...
View ArticleResources and information
All of our tools and resources as well as links to external resources we think are useful when learning about resilience are available below.If you have any questions please contact us at...
View ArticleEngaging with your community
Good engagement can contribute to a more balanced and consistent community conversation where all voices are heard, and perspectives are more informed. Ultimately, this will help you develop and...
View ArticleNew Zealand roads can be unforgiving
Our roads are unique. They reflect our natural landscape. Our roadsThey are windy, hilly and often single lane. TheyThese roads are beautiful, giving us access to extraordinary places.This means they...
View ArticleDrivers need to choose the right speed for the road
Drivers continually assess the road and make decisions about how to drive.Drivers use manya lot of cues to help them read the roads and assess the right speed for the road and the conditions.Conditions...
View ArticleWhen communities understand risk, they can discuss what to do
To make roads safer,reduce risk on the road, we can improve the roads by removing roadside obstacles and straightening out bends. We can put in barriers, roundabouts or dedicated cycle lanes. We can...
View ArticleNew slips add to challenges in Manawatū Gorge
Two new slips came down over the weekend near the Kerry’s wall rock face, damaging the rock fall netting that had been put in place after the Anzac day slip.Transport Agency Highway Manager Ross...
View ArticlePlanning for electric vehicles
On 5 May 2016, the Government announced its electric vehicle uptake package, a cross-government programme of work that aims to accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles in New Zealand to reach 64,000...
View ArticleElectric vehicles
An electric vehicle (EV) has a different engine to a petrol or diesel fuelled vehicle – it has an electrical motor that is poweredfuelled by a battery which is charged by connectingplugging it into an...
View ArticleElectric vehicles – special vehicle lanes
As part of the Government’s Electric Vehicle Programme , the new measures in the Energy Innovation (Electric Vehicles and Other Matters) Amendment Bill andMinistry of Transport is working on proposed...
View ArticleActive research projects
Through its Research Programme, the NZ Transport Agency invests in innovative and relevant research which plays a critical role in contributing to the government's goals for transport.The results of...
View ArticleApplications
A number of different approval types are required under the Resource Management Act. In this section are copies of the Notices of Requirement for designations of land and applications for the resource...
View ArticleRenewing an endorsement
Endorsements that expire with your driver licenceForklift (F), roller (R), tracks (T) and wheels (W) endorsements expire at the same time as your driver licence, and are automatically renewed when you...
View Article#17-15 Investment decision making - assessment business case materials for NZ...
The assessment of business case materials will help guide conversations between NZ Transport Agency staff and investment partners so the right conversations can be had at the right stage of the...
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