Media releases

News within "Central North Island" in July 2018

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Safety improvements for SH2: Pakipaki to Waipukurau

31 July 2018 8:40 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is sharing its latest plans for safety improvements to SH2 between Pakipaki and Waipukurau.

UPDATE – Expect delays on SH2 near Te Puna this weekend

27 July 2018 1:20 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises road users to expect delays on State Highway 2 between Omokoroa Road and Esdaile Road again this Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 July between 7am and 5pm while further tree felling and maintenance work is carried out.

First look at the Manawatū Gorge replacement route

27 July 2018 9:49 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency has released a computer generated look at the indicative route for the new State Highway 3 replacement for the Manawatū Gorge.

Excellence award for Rangiriri Paa project

26 July 2018 12:22 pm | NZ Transport Agency

A Waikato project enhancing one of New Zealand’s most significant battle sites has been awarded an excellence award by the Institute of Public Administration New Zealand.

UPDATE – SH35 Cape Runaway east of Opotiki will remain closed until next week

26 July 2018 9:28 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that SH35 at Cape Runaway, approximately 115km east of Opotiki will remain closed until early next week

SH35 Cape Runaway east of Opotiki will remain closed until next week

23 July 2018 4:22 pm | Sarah-Lee Crellin

The NZ Transport Agency is advising SH35 Cape Runaway, approximately 110km east of Opotiki, will remain closed until early next week due to a large slip.

SH2 Waimana Gorge will remain closed until early next week

20 July 2018 5:02 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising SH2 Waimana Gorge will remain closed until early next week due to a large slip.

SH25 will close daily from 9am to 4pm at Ruamahunga in the Coromandel

17 July 2018 4:27 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising SH25 will close daily from 9am to 4pm due to the clean-up of a large slip located at Ruamahunga just north of Otuturu Cresent in the Coromandel.

UPDATE: State Highway 2 Waioeka Gorge planned to re-open 24/7 later this week

16 July 2018 5:47 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says it is working to re-open the section of State Highway 2 affected by a slip in the Waioeka Gorge 24hrs a day from Wednesday afternoon this week.

Heavy rain and flooding close Coromandel roads

15 July 2018 5:45 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says heavy rain and flooding has closed roads across the Coromandel and people should avoid all non-essential travel in the area.

Waioeka Gorge closure due to weather conditions

15 July 2018 12:19 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is asking motorists to stay up to date with road conditions between Opotiki and Gisborne (SH2) as severe weather may mean the Waioeka Gorge will close today at 3pm as a safety precaution.

State Highway 2 Waioeka Gorge planned to re-open 24/7 early next week

12 July 2018 4:35 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says it is working to re-open the section of State Highway 2 affected by a slip in the Waioeka Gorge 24hrs a day from Tuesday next week.

Weather conditions to close Gisborne – Opotiki through Waioeka Gorge

6 July 2018 4:41 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is urging motorists to stay up to date with road conditions between Opotiki and Gisborne (SH2) this weekend as heavy rain in the forecast will likely require the closure of the road through the Waioeka Gorge as a safety precaution. The most likely time of the closure, based on current forecasts, is from around midday on Sunday to midday Monday.