Media releases

4 October 2024 3:31 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) rockfall remediation work at the Rock Shelter between Otira and Arthur’s Pass, SH73, wraps up work today.

4 October 2024 12:21 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

In addition to the three highways closed earlier in Otago, three more areas of highway, two on SH1 flanking Dunedin, have closed due to flooding.

4 October 2024 10:48 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

With heavy rain continuing today across greater Dunedin, Otago and Southland, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) urges drivers to stay home unless travel is absolutely essential and they know their route is passable and safe.

3 October 2024 4:52 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging drivers to plan ahead and check the latest road conditions, with rainfall in Otago expected to intensify overnight, making driving and road conditions challenging through until Friday evening.

1 October 2024 2:43 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

The MetService has issued Heavy Rain Warnings for Wednesday for Westland District (Hokitika south to Haast).

1 October 2024 12:53 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

With heavy rain set to affect two highways at the top of the South Island, drivers are asked to take extra care on the roads.