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Christchurch’s South-west Gets Transport Boost

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:43:47 +1200 | NZ Transport Agency

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is welcoming the start of a significant transport project on Halswell Road, Christchurch, part of SH75. The project, which will take around two-and-a-half years to complete, is valued at around $60 million.More >>

Reminder – Some Bus Fares Changing On 1 May

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:38:37 +1200 | Otago Regional Council

The Otago Regional Council is reminding bus passengers to top up their Bee Cards ahead of fare changes on 1 May 2024. More >>

Auckland Mayor Applauds Sensible Submissions On The Long-Term Plan

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:36:43 +1200 | Office of the Mayor of Auckland

Public feedback on the council’s Long-term Plan (10-year Budget) 2024-2034, was presented to the Budget Committee today in a workshop. Almost 28,000 submissions were received from individuals, organisations and iwi during the month-long consultation ...More >>

Third Bailey Bridge Installed By Council

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:48:07 +1200 | Gisborne District Council

Another Bailey bridge has been successfully installed in Tairāwhiti. More >>

Road Pricing Required To Bridge Transport Funding Gap

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:45:25 +1200 | Infrastructure New Zealand

New Zealand needs to properly price the cost of its roads as soon as possible, and better charge the cost of those roads to users. That is the stark message from Infrastructure New Zealand.More >>

Queenstown's Affordable Car Rental Options Boost Local Tourism Amid Economic Recovery

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:41:33 +1200 | NZ Rent A Car

Local car rental services such as NZ Rent A Car, a service offering cheap car rental in Queenstown, are playing a pivotal role in this revival by providing budget-friendly rentals to tourists.More >>

New Airline Heads To Hamilton

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:35:14 +1200 | Hamilton Airport

From next Monday (April 29) Sunair will offer daily weekday flights connecting Hamilton to Gisborne, Napier and Whangārei. Sunair joins Air New Zealand and Originair which already fly in and out of Hamilton. More >>

Skippers Need To Undertake Checks Prior To Departure

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:06:05 +1200 | Maritime New Zealand

The prosecution of a charter boat skipper is highlighting the need for operators to ensure they are properly prepared for their journeys. More >>

Safer Speed Limits Around Hamilton Schools From Next Week

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:17:57 +1200 | Hamilton City Council

Drivers are urged to pay extra attention when students return for the start of Term Two next week, as, along with busier roads, new 30km/h speed limits will also be in place around all Hamilton schools.More >>

NPDC About To Start Trio Of Road Safety Improvement Projects

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:02:29 +1200 | NPDC

Two projects, between Bayly and Pioneer roads on Devon Street West/South Road, will result in greater safety for all users, particular school children, while intersection improvements will make it easier for ambulances to exit Lorna Street onto Devon Street ...More >>

Cutting Youth Public Transport Discounts Will Worsen Cost Of Living And Climate Crisis - Free Fares NZ

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:06:47 +1200 | Free Fares NZ

Young people already have limited transport options. Making public transport less affordable will make it harder for young people to participate in their communities, including getting to work, school, and seeing their friends and whānau.More >>

UK: Airlines And Aviation Authorities Should Not Facilitate Unlawful Removals To Rwanda, UN Experts Say

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:13:21 +1200 | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights

GENEVA (22 April 2024) – UN experts* today expressed concern about the role of airlines and aviation authorities in facilitating unlawful removals to Rwanda under the Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of ...More >>

Improving Intersections In Arataki

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:48:22 +1200 | Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council are building a single-lane central roundabout at the Girven Road–Maranui Street intersection and redesigning Oceanbeach Road to improve access to Girven Road.More >>

Over Half Of Drivers Distracted, And 21% Have Driven Under The Influence, New Research Shows

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:45:33 +1200 | AMI Insurance

Insurer AMI is cautioning drivers to be safe on the roads, as new research reveals that 55% of drivers admit to being distracted while driving*, and 21% said they’d driven under the influence of drugs or alcohol^.More >>

New Alliance Aims To Elevate Auckland's Appeal For Chinese Business Travellers

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:45:13 +1200 | Auckland Airport

Of the 210,000 Chinese visitors entering New Zealand since travel resumed between the two countries, 13,000 – or 6 % – were here for business, conventions or conferences with the Chinese business travel segment recovered to 65% of pre-pandemic volumes.More >>

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