Media releases

News within "Media release" in April 2011

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Care needed as next stage of NZTA's Kamo improvements starts

29 April 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says drivers will need to take extra care as work starts next week (2 May) on the next stage of the stage 2 State Highway 1 Kamo Bypass in Whangarei - construction of the bypass intersection with SH1 Western Hills Drive.

NZTA advises extreme care on SH1 in Far North

29 April 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says drivers need to take extreme care on State Highway 1 north of Kaitaia in Northland because of storm damage to the approaches to two bridges.

Mt Victoria Tunnel systems set for upgrade

28 April 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) will start work on 9 May 2011 to upgrade the Mt Victoria Tunnel's operating systems.

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.

Narrows Bridge SH21 (Airport Road) closed tomorrow

28 April 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) wishes to advise the temporary Bailey bridge on State Highway 21 (Airport Road) at Narrows Bridge will be removed tomorrow, weather permitting.

Better protection for personal details on the Motor VehicleRegister from Sunday

28 April 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Legislation coming into force this Sunday (1 May) will significantly restrict access to the personal details of vehicle owners held on the Motor Vehicle Register (MVR).

Wellington St on-ramp closing Sunday to speed up Vic Parkwork

27 April 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Central Auckland's Wellington Street motorway on-ramp is closing on Sunday night (1 May) and the NZ Transport Agency says the seven month-long closure will help it deliver the Victoria Park Tunnel project to drivers ahead of schedule.

NZTA welcomes improvement in Auckland taxi standards

26 April 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is welcoming a significant improvement in the standards of vehicles and driver safety in Auckland's taxi industry over the past four years.

NZTA thumbs up for Auckland Harbour Bridge cycle event

26 April 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency has approved a request to use the Auckland Harbour Bridge for a new cycle event that could attract as many as 9000 competitors.

Narrows Bridge SH21 road closure Friday 29 April

21 April 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) wishes to advise the temporary Bailey bridge on State Highway 21 (Airport Road) at Narrows Bridge will be removed on Friday 29 April, weather permitting.