Media releases

News within "National" in March 2020

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Critical state highway maintenance work to continue

26 March 2020 3:09 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says critical state highway maintenance work will continue to be carried out in order to ensure the safe movement of essential goods and to provide support for lifeline functions during New Zealand’s Covid-19 response.

Work to cease on all non-essential state highway activities

24 March 2020 3:48 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency confirms that all non-essential work on state highways will cease from 11:59pm tomorrow (March 25), in line with yesterday’s announcement that New Zealand’s COVID-19 response will be moving to Alert Level 4.

COVID-19 services update

24 March 2020 12:08 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The COVID-19 situation in New Zealand is evolving rapidly, and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is committed to keeping those who use and support our land transport system safe during this uncertain time.

NZ Transport Agency urging trailer owners to act on safety recall

12 March 2020 3:04 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is urging the owners of Bunnings Trailpro trailers to respond to a product safety recall being carried out by the retailer in New Zealand.

Transport Agency urging dealers to help sell vehicle safety

12 March 2020 12:43 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency recently launched a widespread media campaign, encouraging consumers to look at safety ratings when buying a new car.

This year’s Aotearoa Bike Challenge bigger than ever

9 March 2020 1:31 pm | NZ Transport Agency

This year’s Aotearoa Bike Challenge, held in February, has seen record participation with more than 24,500 people from over 2450 organisations taking part, including over 4950 new riders.