Board decisions
Although the Transport Agency Board continues to make significant decisions, most funding and procurement decisions have been delegated to Transport Agency staff.Read the delegated funding decisions...
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2014 GEM Awards winners
The GEM Awards (Going the Extra Mile) is the NZ Transport Agency's opportunity to recognise and celebrate suppliers who go the extra mile for customer service and safety. There are six award...
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2012 GEM Awards winners
The GEM Awards (Going the Extra Mile) is the NZ Transport Agency's opportunity to recognise and celebrate suppliers who go the extra mile for customer service and safety. The winners in each category...
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2011 GEM Awards winners
The GEM Awards (Going the Extra Mile) is the NZ Transport Agency's opportunity to recognise and celebrate suppliers who go the extra mile for customer service and safety. The winners of the 2011 GEM...
View ArticleTraffic notices
Traffic next weekTraffic bulletin for the week 18week 11 March - 2417 March for the Southern Corridor Improvements ProjectTraffic bulletins provide a brief overview of likely traffic disruptions for...
View ArticleLargest roading project in the Waikato’s history to get underway this month
The 21.8 kilometre long Hamilton section of the expressway is the largest roading project in the Waikato’s history. The Transport Agency board approved $973 million to fund the project. The project...
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Procurement tools
Procurement manual tools Supplier selectionAttribute weight setting toolPrice quality evaluation toolPrice quality method practice note Public transportBus and ferry cost indexation toolCost indices...
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Latest information for Log Truck Permits
In December last year we advised the transport industry of some changes to the permit issuing process to remove some irregularities and ensure safety and consistency in the way we assess heavy vehicle...
View ArticlePlan ahead as long hot summer will add to Easter traffic
The NZ Transport Agency says planning ahead for your Easter travels will help motorists stay safe and avoid delays.'We’re expecting large numbers of people will make the most of the continued warm...
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National Cycle Network Design Guidance
A review and gap analysis of current design guidance is complete and we are now progressing the quick wins identified. We hope to have the revised Cycle Network and Route Planning Guide available early...
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Volume One of the VDAM Permitting Manual complete
Here at the NZ Transport Agency we are always looking at ways to make the permitting process simpler and more efficient, while fulfilling our statutory requirement to ensure we consider the safety of...
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Drug-affected driving advertising
This section focuses on our drug-affected driving road safety advertising campaign. Here you can learn about the approach behind the campaign, who we target and why. You can also see the advertising...
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Campaign backgroundIn a safe system, no one deserves to be killed or seriously injured because they have made a mistake.To achieve a safe system, it’s important to recognise that people are vulnerable...
View ArticleHeading away Easter Weekend? Be prepared, enjoy a safe trip
Large numbers of motorists head away late Thursday, after school has finished, or early Good Friday, then return on Easter Monday.'If people are aware where and when the highways are most congested and...
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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Summer ice
What is summer ice? What is summer ice?During long dry spells, dust, dirt, oil and other materials build up on the road surface. When it rains, the road surface becomes greasy, making it very slippery...
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Canterbury
Be Smart. Plan ahead.We have chosen a selection of useful links to help inform your travel choices this summer.View a list of current and planned roadworks in CanterburyUse our map to see live updates...
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Modifying your vehicle
Any changes you make to your vehicle must not put you or others at increased risk when you’re on the road. That’s why any modifications you do make may need a low volume vehicle (LVV) certification to...
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Strategic Case
The Strategic CaseWe completed the first piece of work on the Nelson Southern Link Investigation – The Strategic Case – in November 2015. This work identified the problems the Nelson arterial roading...
View ArticleWalking & Cycling investigation
Rocks Road Walking and Cycling investigationIn parallel to the Nelson Southern Link is the Rocks Road Walk/Cycle project, a joint project of Nelson City Council and the NZ Transport Agency.In parallel...
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