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A major roading project at Rolleston, near Christchurch, has reached a fresh milestone with a call going out for a contractor to carry out physical work on Stage 1 of the project.

The State Highway 1 Rolleston Access Improvements project – a Road of Regional Significance – will provide transport improvements through Rolleston that mean better connections for people and businesses.

“Rolleston is at the heart of the Selwyn District, which has been the fastest growing district in New Zealand, which makes these trans...

It’s been nearly six months since the Fast-track Approvals system opened for business, and updated statistics show the one-stop shop is on track to make it quicker and easier to build the projects New Zealand needs for economic growth, RMA Reform and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones say.

“The Fast-track Approvals Act, part of the coalition agreement between National and NZ First, was signed into law just before Christmas and opened for project applications on 7 February...

Since its inception in 2016, the Low Emission Transport Fund (LETF), managed by New Zealand's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), has served as a critical catalyst in the nation's journey towards a decarbonized transport sector. The fund, which began as the Low Emissions Vehicle Contestable Fund, successfully supported organizations by offsetting the significant upfront costs associated with adopting low and zero-emissions vehicles, charging infrastructure, and related technologies.

After facilitating ...

A stretch of State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay Expressway will be closed overnight this Sunday (27 July) for routine maintenance.

The road will be closed between the Prebensen Drive and Taradale Road roundabouts from 8pm until 5am.

A detour, suitable for all vehicles, will be in place. Northbound traffic will be detoured onto Taradale Road, Hyderabad Road and Prebensen Drive. The reverse will apply for southbound traffic.

The detour is expected to add up to 10 minutes to journey times.

Crews will carry out ...

Port Nelson celebrates the arrival of New Zealand's first electric dual-drive LHM600E mobile harbour crane. The new crane will contribute significantly to the Port’s sustainability strategy to reduce carbon emissions and add resilience to its cargo handling operations. The $17 million crane received  $500,000 in contestable co-funding from the Government’s Low Emission Transport Fund, administered by EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority). 

Standing at 52.8 meters and weighing around 640 tons, th...

Transporting New Zealand is welcoming a decline in road freight transport workplace injuries, saying it shows industry commitment to health and safety improvements.

Data released by ACC shows that annual injury claims have fallen by 35 per cent between 2018 and 2025, showing a consistent decline in workplace injuries despite growth in the national freight task. Claims fell across all 16 regions, with Northland and West Coast recording the largest percentage drops (56 per cent and 54 per cent respectively). 

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