Media releases

News within "Napier regional office"

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$100m roading boost to bolster Gisborne's economy

29 August 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Toughening up the transport backbone of Gisborne's economy to help move people and freight is the focus of a multimillion dollar transport package announced by the NZ Transport Agency today, including $100m for the upkeep of the district's roads over the next three years, and further investment on roading improvements.

Hawke's Bay transport package boost for prosperity and safety

29 August 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Making Hawke's Bay more competitive, fostering economic growth, and improving road safety is the focus of a three-year package of transport investment for the region announced today by the NZ Transport Agency.

Community celebrates stronger link at Kopuaroa Bridge

12 February 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Queues and safety concerns at an aging bridge south of Ruatoria are now a thing of the past, with the East Coast community celebrating the completion of the new Kopuaroa Bridge on State Highway 35 today.

Lower speed limit to improve safety for Clive - Hastings highway

16 December 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Christmas is coming early for road safety advocates in the Hawke's Bay, with signs due to go up shortly for a new reduced speed limit on State Highway 2 between Clive and Hastings.

NZTA working to reopen Rocks Road, SH60 Bird's Hill

16 December 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

NZ Transport Agency crews are working at full tilt to reopen SH6 Rocks Road and SH60 at Bird's Hill as soon as it is safe to do so, as cleanup and repair operations continue on the highways throughout the upper South Island.

Temporary speed limits on Hawke's Bay Expressway for saferRugby World Cup 2011

29 August 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency has put in place a temporary speed limit on the SH50 Hawke's Bay Expressway near Napier Airport and other measures to help keep visitors safe on the roads during Rugby World Cup 2011.

SH2 north of Napier closed until further notice

28 April 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises that SH2 between Napier and Wairoa is closed until further notice due to multiple slips on the highway.

Taradale Road motorists reminded to use detours to ease delays

7 April 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is asking motorists travelling along Taradale Road to keep in mind that they will need to use detours rather than use the roundabout at the Expressway while roadworks are carried out over the next three weeks.

Work underway to strengthen SH5 Mohaka Bridge

17 March 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZTA has started physical works strengthening Mohaka Bridge on the Napier/Taupo Road, where single lane restrictions are in place.

Two major transport stimulus projects open early in Hawke'sBay

11 March 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Two multimillion dollar transport projects opened in Hawke's Bay today, providing a major boost to road safety and economic growth in the region.

Temporary road closure at Maraekakaho Road

11 March 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises Hawke's Bay motorists that a road closure will be in place from the intersection at York Road and Maraekakaho Road to the newly constructed Longlands Roundabout from Monday onwards for two weeks subject to weather.

Mohaka Bridge lane restrictions in place

25 February 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists using SH5 between Napier and Taupo to expect delays of up to ten minutes to accommodate strengthening work on the Mohaka Bridge beginning today (February 25).

Thousands cross SH2 Matahorua Bridge at open day

14 February 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Thousands of Hawke's Bay residents took the opportunity to cross the SH2 Matahorua Bridge at an open day held by the NZ Transport Agency yesterday.

Once in a lifetime chance to walk over Matahorua Bridge this Sunday

8 February 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The public will get a once in a lifetime chance to walk or cycle over the Matahorua Bridge this Sunday, just weeks before it opens to traffic as part of the NZ Transport Agency's SH2 Matahorua Gorge Realignment.