New give way rule information now live at www.giveway.govt.nz 29 February 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has uploaded a range of new resources on the official website for information on upcoming changes to New Zealand's give way rules - www.giveway.govt.nz[http://www.giveway.govt.nz/], including an interactive quiz and a new computer 'drive through' animation illustrating how the two new rules will work.
New clearways in effect from tomorrow at Mana 29 February 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency is reminding motorists that from Thursday morning at 6.30am, the new clearways on State Highway 1 at Mana Esplanade will be in effect during peak hours.
Work starts on safer access over motorway at Westgate 28 February 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency Construction started today on the Westgate pedestrian and cycle bridge over the Northwestern Motorway (State Highway 16) in west Auckland.
NZTA reminder Northern Gateway Toll Road tolls increasing 28 February 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency is reminding drivers that tolls on the Northern Gateway Toll Road (NGTR) on State Highway 1 north of Auckland will increase this Thursday, 1 March, for all vehicles using the highway.
NZTA urges care as roadworks continue in Taranaki 27 February 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency has kicked off a week of resealing in the Taranaki region, and is reminding motorists to exercise great care through roadworks sites and keep their speeds down.
Tougher driving tests from today - NZTA urging drivers to be prepared 27 February 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency is reminding young and novice drivers that new practical driving tests coming into force today (27 February) will be much more challenging and harder to pass than current tests.
Gorge crews defy weather to close in on fifth bench 24 February 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency Despite a week of challenging weather conditions at the Manawatu Gorge, the fourth bench at the massive slip site is nearly finished, and crews are expected the begin work on the milestone fifth bench next week.
Summer road works enable safer journeys 23 February 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency says road works in the Waikato are hitting high gear, after works were deferred late last year to make sure that traffic flowed smoothly during the Rugby World Cup and during the extended period of bad weather which followed afterwards.
NZTA taking action to improve cyclist safety on Rocks Road 22 February 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency has announced plans to temporarily lower the speed limit at Rocks Road between Basin Reserve and Magazine Point at the end of this week to help improve safety for cyclists.
NZTA launches campaign to keep highway workers safe 21 February 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency A new safety initiative has been launched by the NZ Transport Agency to reduce what it describes as an "alarming" number of incidents involving drivers and workers maintaining Auckland's busy motorway network.
Cars crashed in pursuit of safety on display in central Auckland 21 February 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency Vehicles crashed deliberately in the pursuit of safety will be on display from Tuesday to Thursday this week in Aotea Square in central Auckland as part of an NZ Transport Agency drive to encourage the purchase of safer cars.
Tougher driver tests on the way 20 February 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency is urging young drivers and their parents to put in plenty of practice before booking appointments to sit tougher on-road driving tests being introduced from next week.
Gorge cleanup effort poised to hit six month mark 17 February 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency is close to beginning work on the pivotal fifth bench as State Highway 3 through the Manawatu Gorge approaches an unprecedented six months of closure.
NZTA to unveil SH16 safety improvements for Waimauku 14 February 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The Waimauku community will have the chance to respond to the NZ Transport Agency's plans to upgrade the intersection of State Highway 16 and Muriwai and Waimauku Station Roads when the design of a proposed roundabout is revealed at a public information day on Thursday, 23 February.
NZTA announces expansion to Rocks Road cliff overhaul 14 February 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZTA has announced an expansion of its plans to strengthen the cliff face at Rocks Road following the unprecedented storm late last year.
