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World Class Rating For NZ’s Toyota 86 Championship Drivers
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:33:48 +1200 | TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand
The circuits in NZ are particularly challenging, technical and bumpy with little margin for error, and the Toyota 86 appears to teach the drivers more car control than they’ll ever need in a GT car with slicks and aerodynamics.More >>
Government Upgrading Rail Services For Commuters In The Lower North Island
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:45:31 +1200 | New Zealand Government
It’s a great day for those who live in the lower North Island region, because our Government is investing over $800m to upgrade commuter rail, says MP for Ōtaki Tim Costley and MP for Rangitīkei Suze Redmayne.More >>
Warm, Clear Weather Opens Up Lake Pukaki/ Twizel Highway To 100km/hour From Friday Morning, After 10 Am
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:59:18 +1200 | NZTA
Crews will check the highway Friday morning and once the temperature is above 0 degrees, the signs will be covered, likely after 10 am. More >>
Transport Minister Thanks Outgoing CAA Chair
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:49:26 +1200 | New Zealand Government
“On behalf of the Government, I want to thank Ms Fredric for her service in the important role of Chair of the Civil Aviation Authority.” More >>
New Zealand’s First Hydrogen Truck Hits 100,000km Milestone While Delivering For NZ Post
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:02:08 +1200 | NZ Post
New Zealand’s first XCIENT hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric truck has clocked 100,000km – a special milestone celebrated by owner NZ Post. NZ Post chief executive officer David Walsh says it’s a significant event and one he’s proud of.More >>
National Jumps On Labour’s Trains
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:59:53 +1200 | New Zealand Labour Party
National is so short on ideas it is now announcing Labour’s rail announcement from a year ago, Labour transport spokesperson Tangi Utikere said. More >>
National Breaks Election Promise On Wairarapa And Manawatū Trains
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:50:55 +1200 | Gwynn Compton
“In the 2023 election campaign, National promised commuters across Manawatū, Horowhenua, Kāpiti, and Wairarapa that they were going to deliver 22 tri-mode trains as originally recommended by both local government and the New Zealand Transport Agency,” says ...More >>
Funding Deal For New Trains Welcomed; Builders Short-listed
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 07:47:45 +1200 | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
A co-funding agreement to purchase 18 four-car trains and associated infrastructure for the lower North Island has been welcomed by Greater Wellington and Horizons regional councils.More >>
Government Upgrading Lower North Island Commuter Rail
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 07:13:45 +1200 | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government is investing $802.9 million into the Wairarapa and Manawatū rail lines as part of a funding agreement with the NZTA, KiwiRail, and the Greater Wellington to deliver more reliable services for commuters in the lower North Island, ...More >>
Lake Pukaki Twizel Highway Speed Reduction In Black Ice And Freezing Fog Conditions – More Detail
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:23:40 +1200 | NZTA
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA)’s current measures to request people to slow down south of Tekapo through to Lake Pukaki/Twizel will remain in place while the cold hoar frost and black ice conditions continue. Yesterday signs ...More >>
Customs Arrests Businessman For Wound-back Odometers
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:38:26 +1200 | New Zealand Customs Service
This offending is serious not just from a border but also consumer fraud perspective as the suspect was supplying false import documents as well as duping buyers selling older vehicles for higher profit.More >>
Road Freight Sector Welcomes Northland Expressway Acceleration
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:44:24 +1200 | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand interim chief executive Dom Kalasih, says that roading improvements in Northland are long overdue, with the current state of the highway network acting as a significant barrier to economic growth in the region.More >>
Transport Coalition Calls For Re-think On Thorndon Quay Raised Crossings Plan
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:18:55 +1200 | la Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
The raised crossings form a part of substantial upgrades to Thorndon Quay that includes peak hour bus lanes, a two-way cycle path, improved lighting and planting, and parking changes. The project is due for completion in 2025.More >>
Extra Train Services And Integrated Travel To All Blacks Games At Sky Stadium
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:41:39 +1200 | Metlink
Additional Metlink train services on the Hutt Valley, Kāpiti, & Johnsonville lines, & increased capacity on core bus routes, are confirmed for the upcoming All Blacks games on Saturday 10 August & 28 September, including free public transport for ticket ...More >>
Acceleration Of Expressway Will Be Transformative For Northland Economy Says EMA
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:34:57 +1200 | Employers And Manufacturers Association
The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says the Government’s decision to accelerate the delivery of a new expressway to Whangārei is welcome news for businesses across the region and will help transform the Northland economy.More >>
‘Overlooked For Too Long’: Resident’s Battle To Get Road Tar Sealed
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:40:57 +1200 | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Boniface told Local Democracy Reporting the street had been “overlooked for too long”, and questioned if it would ever be sealed. More >>
Speeding Fines Skyrocket In Rakaia
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:07:38 +1200 | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
More speeding infringements were issued in Rakaia in a month than in the previous three years combined. More >>
Temporary Speed Limit Around Pukaki After Spate Of Crashes In Black Ice And Freezing Foggy Conditions
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:52:46 +1200 | NZTA
These new, temporary speed limits are in place from today, 23 July. They will be reviewed and amended across the coming winter days to match the conditions/ground temperatures in this area and weather forecasts.More >>
Temporary Traffic Management Can’t Be The Scapegoat For Ineffective Systems And Planning
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:47:57 +1200 | TTM ISG
The Industry Steering Group looks forward to working constructively with central and local government and alongside the sector to improve both the real and perceived value of temporary traffic management.More >>
NRC Welcomes Acceleration Of Northland Expressway As Public Private Partnership
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:52:04 +1200 | National Road Carriers
“This approach is 100% aligned with what we have been calling for from successive Governments,” says NRC CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers. More >>
