13th February 2024 Waka KotahiWaka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says work on detour routes around Northland are progressing well ahead of the SH1 closure over the Brynderwyn Hills later this month.
7th February 2024 Transport / Waka KotahiNight closures are coming to the Desert Road from mid-February for five weeks.
2nd February 2024 Waitangi / Waka KotahiNew Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is urging people to plan ahead if they are travelling to Northland and Waitangi this weekend and on the public holiday next Tuesday.
5th December 2023 Roads / Waka KotahiSH73 on the Arthur’s Pass Otira Gorge alpine route is beginning up to two weeks of day closures from today for road resurfacing.
14th November 2023 Roads / Waka KotahiAccess to part of the main highway between Kōpū and Hikuai in the Coromandel Peninsula will reopen to the public by 20 December.
25th October 2023 Milford Sound / Waka KotahiNight access to Milford Sound Piopiotahi will be unavailable in November while Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency completes improvements to the Homer Tunnel.
13th October 2023 Waka KotahiTravellers across Central Otago this summer are being urged to be prepared for roadworks and road repairs by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
4th October 2023 Roads / Waka KotahiWorks to fix slips and road damage around Haast Pass will enable traffic management will move to a stop/go system from Monday.
29th September 2023 Roads / Waka KotahiState Highway 6 across the West Coast and the Haast Pass highway is opening fully to traffic this weekend, in time for the Haast Whitebait Festival.
27th September 2023 Roads / Waka KotahiState Highway 6 connecting Central Otago and the West Coast has reopened to traffic, with heavy vehicles including buses allowed today, although travellers will need to join an escorted convoy.
11th July 2023 Roads / Waka KotahiState Highway 25 between Thames and Coromandel has reopened to traffic with two lanes operational 24/7.
29th June 2023 Roads / Waka KotahiWaka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has committed to March 2024 for the completion and reopening of SH25A in Coromandel.
8th May 2023 Roads / Waka KotahiState Highway 2 between Wairoa and Napier is on track for reopening this weekend.
17th March 2023 Roads / Waka KotahiState Highway 5 between Taupō and Napier will reopen to all traffic on Monday after weeks of repairs after the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle in February.
22nd February 2023 Events / Waka KotahiWaka Kotahi has postponed the Walk It. Wheel It. events across the Auckland Harbour Bridge next month to ensure all resources can focus on the recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle.
21st October 2022 Holidays / Waka KotahiHolidaymakers are being called on to avoid peak congestion periods over Labour Weekend and to check travel times before they hit the road.
6th October 2022 Waka Kotahi / WeatherWaka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency says it has been able to reopen most Southland and Otago highways after clearing snow.
31st August 2022 Roads / Waka KotahiThe final closed section of State Highway 6 between Blenheim and Nelson is expected to open at 1pm today, with temporary measures in place including speed restrictions and traffic controls.
22nd August 2022 Roads / Waka KotahiState Highway 6 from Nelson to Blenheim remains closed until at least Tuesday, says Waka Kotahi.
22nd August 2022 Transport / Waka KotahiWaka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has shut down a proposed trial to allocate lanes on Auckland’s Harbour Bridge to walkers and cyclists.
8th August 2022 Roads / Waka KotahiChallenging driving conditions could continue all this week across the South Island, warns Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
2nd August 2022 Transport / Waka KotahiWaka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will drop the speed limit on State Highway 73 and 75 between Christchurch and Akaroa in early September.
18th July 2022 Milford Sound / Waka KotahiThe closure begins at Hollyford Road and will remain in place all day Monday 18 July.
13th July 2022 Transport / Waka KotahiThe last few highways still closed by Tuesday’s heavy snowfall should be opening around lunchtime or early afternoon today, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
10th June 2022 Ski Fields / Waka KotahiSouthern operators will be pleased with snow this week and more to come over the weekend – just in time for widespread ski field openings.
8th June 2022 Transport / Waka KotahiWaka Kotahi has launched an innovation fund designed to find solutions to New Zealand’s most pressing transport challenges.
14th April 2022 Holidays / Waka KotahiWaka Kotahi and Auckland Transport are urging those heading away this Easter to plan ahead.
11th October 2021 RV / Waka KotahiWaka Kotahi NZTA has provided a five-year exemption for motorhome owners to meet new modified cab regulations.
14th September 2021 Roads / Waka KotahiThe road between Te Anau and Milford Sound/Piopiotahi is closed due to ongoing high avalanche risk.
11th August 2021 Infrastructure / Waka KotahiHinahina Bridge in the Catlins has reopened following a $3.6m upgrade jointly funded by Clutha District Council and Waka Kotahi.
3rd August 2021 Milford Sound / Waka KotahiWaka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has issued permanent reduced speed limits across a 19km stretch from the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound.
24th June 2021 Roads / Waka KotahiNZTA is asking for public feedback on road speeds along State Highway 75 and a section of State Highway 73.
26th May 2021 Transport / Waka KotahiTrial projects part of Waka Kotahi-NZ Transport Agency’s Innovating Streets for People programme.
25th May 2021 Waka KotahiBike, scooter and pedestrian path to be expanded another 4km as part of Papakura to Drury South project.
28th April 2021 Cycling / Waka KotahiConstruction on shared path between the Hutt Valley and Wellington City to begin this year.
23rd April 2021 Waka KotahiWaka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency is warning motorists to be ready for busy roads in the South Island over the ANZAC Day long weekend.
26th February 2021 Roads / Waka KotahiWaka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will close a main arterial route to Auckland Airport for safety improvements and road widening.
5th February 2021 Waka KotahiDrivers leaving Auckland on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, and returning Monday were likely to face heavy traffic volumes.
27th January 2021 Roads / Waka KotahiMotorists going away for Auckland Anniversary weekend are urged by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to plan ahead, be patient, drive to the conditions and avoid busy travel times on state highways.
11th December 2020 Culture / Waka KotahiThe cultural artworks along SH1 and the railway line on the Kaikōura coastline have been completed.
9th December 2020 Waka KotahiWaka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will start rockfall mitigation work at the Ngauranga Gorge to make the road safer for motorists, cyclists and walkers.
26th November 2020 Cycling / Waka KotahiA new interactive cycle route map has been launched that shows how the cycling network connects across New Zealand.
10th November 2020 Roads / Waka KotahiWaka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will fund the $2m repair of the last 3km of Lower Hollyford Road in Fiordland.
23rd October 2020 Roads / Waka KotahiTravel might be more spread out across the country with holiday makers taking the opportunity to have a longer break and exploring different regions to normal.
21st October 2020 Waka KotahiWaka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency’s Takitimu North Link project is up for tender for construction.
30th September 2020 Roads / Waka KotahiWaka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising all drivers to avoid unnecessary journeys and check highways before setting off as snow and ice falls over the South Island.
29th September 2020 Roads / Waka KotahiSnow and wind have closed highways across New Zealand, including the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
28th September 2020 Roads / Waka KotahiWaka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has confirmed the first 11km section of the flood-damaged Lower Hollyford Road in Fiordland will be repaired, at a cost of $400,000.
24th September 2020 QLDC / Waka KotahiQueenstown Lakes District Council and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will enter into an alliance to deliver a number of infrastructure projects in Wakatipu to improve the town centre experience for locals and visitors.
18th September 2020 Waka Kotahi / WeatherWaka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said the avalanche risk was assessed as high.
