Getting an endorsement
This page will help you if you are applying for any of the following endorsements:Applying for a Passenger (P) endorsement for driving taxis, Uber, shuttles, buses and moreApplying for a Vehicle...
View ArticleHigh productivity motor vehicles (HPMV)
High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMV) including 50MAX are trucks that are able to operate above the current 44 tonne weight limit under permit.More information about the legal requirements of HPMVs...
View ArticleResearch
Our research programmeThrough our research programme we invest in innovative and relevant research that plays a critical role at the forefront of land transport thinking and contributes to achieving...
View ArticleFrequently asked questions
On this page:General FAQsWhen will the Expressway open?Will traffic be able to use sections of the Expressway as they are finished? Why are partial, not full, interchanges being built at Poplar Avenue...
View ArticleSerious crash on State Highway 2, Upper Hutt
A detour is in place for southbound traffic off State Highway 2 at Maoribank, via Fergusson Drive, rejoining State Highway 2 at Silverstream.The detour will add considerable time to journeys as...
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Traffic signals trial for Maruia River Bridge, Picton to Christchurch state...
“The signals will assist drivers by managing traffic flows across the single lane bridge,” says Transport Agency Highway Manager Frank Porter. “The bridge is one of 15 single lane bridges on the...
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Travel information for Canterbury and Marlborough regions
Roads into Kaikoura Road access is restored to Kaikoura. The Inland Route 70 is now open and State Highway 1 to the south of the seaside town is open* with restrictions.*These roads may have to close...
View ArticleVideos
Maungatapu flyover - December 2016 Maungatapu underpass digital animationView the design, construction phasing and what the completed underpass will look like. Maungatapu underpass time lapseView the...
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Infrastructure planning
As we learn more about the resilience of the road network to the range of possible natural disasters, we better understand where we need to invest - both to increase its resilience and to provide...
View ArticleAuckland Electric Vehicles Trial Bylaw
The NZ Transport Agency is looking at the viability of allowing electric vehicles access to special vehicle lanes on the State highway network. This work supports the Government’s package to encourage...
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...
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Kāpiti Coast ExpressDay
The Kāpiti Coast ExpressDaySaturday 18 February 201710am-3pmThe Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway is nearly ready to open to traffic, so the M2PP team would like to invite you to the Kāpiti Coast...
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Have your say on SH33 Te Ngae to Paengaroa safety improvements
The open days, on February 11 and 16, are an opportunity for the public to find out about what could be put in place and say what they think is needed to make the road safer.Safety measures being...
View ArticleEaster Holiday Hotspots
Easter Weekend Holiday Hotspots information will be here by early April 2017. Please check back then to find the information that will help plan your travel for the Easter period.Click here to go to...
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Have your say on SH33 Te Ngae to Paengaroa safety improvements
The open days, on February 11 and 16, are an opportunity for the public to find out about what could be put in place and say what they think is needed to make the road safer.Safety measures being...
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Seatbelt advertising
This section focuses on our seatbelt advertising campaign. Here you can learn about the approach behind the campaign, who we target and why. You can also see the advertising material we've produced....
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Coast to Coast, Buller Marathon – watch for competitors and support crews,...
“Drivers should expect short delays and be aware of the times these highways will be closed,” says NZ Transport Agency Journey Manager Lee Wright. “We want everyone to compete safely and we want people...
View ArticleUpdate on Tauherenikau Bridge, State Highway 53, Wairarapa
A detour route is available via State Highway 2 and Number 1 Line.Motorists can get updates via0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44...
View ArticleWellington region maintenance programme
Information about roadworks in the Wellington and Kāpiti regionsWell-maintained roads are an important part of keeping people safe. While we aim to do this work with as little disruption as possible,...
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