SH1 bridge reopens but widespread disruption remains on lower North Island...
Crews have successfully reopened the Waikawa Stream Bridge on State Highway 1, restoring north-south access to the lower North Island. The bridge was closed after it suffered extensive damage late last...
View ArticleWidespread slips, flooding throughout Manawatu and Whanganui - avoid...
Title has changed: Widespread slips, flooding throughout ManawatūManawatuand Whanganui - avoid non-essential travelUPDATE - 4.25pmCrews are continuing to work to reopen the SH1 Waipawa Stream Bridge....
View ArticleRound the clock access restored in Manawatu Gorge
Title has changed: Round the clock access restored in ManawatūManawatuGorgeRegional Journey Manager Delaney Myers said that specialists had assessed the site, and it is now considered safe for traffic...
View ArticleThat's all, folks - Manawatu Gorge recovery effort officially finished
Title has changed: That's all, folks - ManawatūManawatuGorge recovery effort officially finishedNZTA Palmerston North state highways manager says a tired but relieved crew have finished laying the road...
View ArticleProposed 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....
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For 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 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 ArticleTraffic notices
Traffic notice for the week 23 - 29 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 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...
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New 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...
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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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Electric 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...
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