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Thanks to a run of consistently good weather and high production, significant asphalt works on the Cambridge section of the Waikato Expressway continue to power ahead, and the project is nearly 75% complete.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and contractor Fulton Hogan are carrying out the works in 5km sections across all lanes, moving from 5km of southbound lanes to 5km of northbound lanes across the entire 16 km length between 1 March and December 2026.

“We appreciate the works are disruptive, but they’re ...

Lyttelton Port Company has closed out the 2025/26 financial year (FY26) with a record net profit after tax (NPAT) of $35m, a 40% lift on the $25m returned in 2024/25 (FY25). This is the second year in a row that LPC has posted a record financial result.

The result was underpinned by revenue of $226m, up 9% on the previous year, contributing to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of $77m, up 22%.

The result is subject to final audit clearance.

 LPC Chair Barry Bragg sai...

From Wednesday 26 August – Sunday 18 October, safety upgrades will be taking place on the Northern Gateway toll road between Ōrewa and Johnstone’s Hill Tunnels following the speed limit change from 100 km/hr to 110km/hr.

The work will involve the installation of new side barriers, maintenance bays and drainage improvements.

The Northern Gateway is a critical link between Northland and Auckland and while these safety upgrades are essential, we are committed to reducing the disruption for motorists.

To keep t...

The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.3% in July and is roughly where it was a year ago. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) eased 0.2% in the month but is up a stronger 1.6% year on year.

Light traffic (motorbikes, cars and vans) is generally a good indicator of the state of demand, as opposed to production. It typically provides up to a six-month lead on momentum in the economy, with variation reflecting discretionary spending on outings, movement of couriers and tradespeople etc. Light traffic has been noticeably lower in ...

The Government is pushing ahead with its drive to deliver 10,000 public electric vehicle (EV) chargers by 2030, opening a second round of zero-interest loans to encourage private sector investment in charging infrastructure, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Energy Minister Simeon Brown have announced. 

“Many Kiwis are interested in making the switch to an EV to cut down on fuel costs or their carbon footprint, but we continue to hear concerns about access to public chargers, especially for longer journeys outsi...

On Saturday 7 November Kiwis up and down the country will enjoy our time honoured-tradition and trek down to their local school, community hall, church or marae to vote for who they want to govern this country we are all truly blessed to live in for the next three years.

We all have dreams for our children, our businesses and lives, and the kind of society we all want to live them in.

Elections sometimes feel like a circus with endless promises from politicians and breathless speculation from media. It’s easy to ...