Case studies
Many of the Agency’s highway projects have incorporated resource efficiency initiatives successfully. The following case studies provide examples of some of the more recent projects.examples.Resource...
View ArticleMitigation
Mitigation refers to reducing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere. The majority of transport related emissions are generated from vehicles. However, for the transport agency it...
View ArticleWeigh Right Trial
Weigh Right Trial information for the commercial heavy vehicle industryThe Weigh Right Trial is testing heavy vehicle weight compliance technologies. Results of the trial will inform the NZ Transport...
View ArticleTailoring the low volume vehicle certification process to risk
Allowing type certification for commercial modifiersSubmissions for this consultation have now closed.The NZ Transport Agency would appreciate your feedback on a proposed change to the Low Volume...
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Context of the proposed changes
The LVV certification system for scratch-built or modified vehicles has been in place since 1992. Recent customer feedback and experiences have prompted us to review the system to ensure it’s still fit...
View ArticleLow volume vehicle certification review (phase 2)
Submissions for this consultation have now closed.The NZ Transport Agency is proposing some changes to the existing Low Volume Vehicle (LVV) certification process, in order to streamline the process...
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Context of the proposed changes
The LVV certification system for scratch-built or modified vehicles has been in place since 1992. Recent customer feedback and experiences have prompted us to review the system to ensure it’s still fit...
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Getting on your bike, as easy as ABC
To encourage more people to discover how easy and enjoyable riding a bike can be, the NZ Transport Agency has partnered with Love to Ride to develop the Aotearoa Bike Challenge, a new, national bike...
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Skatepark and BMX circuit on track for summer opening
A new skatepark and BMX Track are being built along with the hugely popular playground as part of the NZ Transport Agency’s Waterview Connection project.“The local community will be spoilt for...
View ArticleAssets and infrastructure
Information about networks, including assets, congestion, vehicle kilometres travelled, bridge, road and cycle way metrics, works carried out on local roads and state highways and the condition of...
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GEM Awards 2016
GEM winners 2016We would like to congratulate all the winners at this year’s awards and thank everyone involved in making the GEM awards grow exponentially from year to year. year. Customer Care...
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State Highway 7, Lewis Pass closed Canterbury side – next update 1.30pm
Title has changed: State Highway 7, stop/go traffic management in placeLewis Pass closed Canterbury side– updated 2.00pmnext update 1.30pmStop/Go manual traffic management is now in place, SH7, as at 2...
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GEM Awards 2016
The Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Awards are a way for us to celebrate our contractors’ and consultants’ successes. It also exhibits outstanding examples of our diverse range of activities on our state...
View ArticleWellington region maintenance programme
Information about roadworks in the Wellington-Kāpiti region.Well maintained roads are an important part of keeping people safe. While we aim to do this work with as little disruption as possible, we...
View ArticleNgauranga to Airport Governance Group
As noted on the home page the Ngauranga to Airport Governance Group is a partnership between Wellington City Council, Greater Wellington Regional Council, the Transport Agency and other local agencies...
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National guidance for public electric vehicle charging infrastructure
While electric vehicle drivers will typically charge their vehicle at home, there will be times when they will need to charge away from home. Public charging facilities can be set up at places such as...
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Glossary
A glossary of electric vehicle terms you will need to know.TermDefinitionCharging stationThe charging station supplies and manages the electricity that is supplied to the electric vehicle and ensures...
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Planning 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...
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Safe Roads Alliance
On this pageWho are weOur projectsOther project sites currently being developedMaps showing project sitesHow we’re making rural roads safersafer Get in touch Who we areMade up of the NZ Transport...
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