NZTD News

Community consultation has concluded, results have been analysed, and decisions have been made on speed limits for 49 state highway corridors, with most locations set to return to their previous higher speed limits.

On 29 January 2025, the Minister of Transport confirmed that 38 sections of state highway were subject to speed limit auto-reversal under the Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2024, with a further 49 sections open to community consultation to confirm whether there was public support to retain current lower speed...

Late April and early May will see maintenance works underway on State Highway 2 between Masterton and Carterton.

Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Transport Alliance Manager, says contractors will complete a range of maintenance tasks. 

“They will fix safety barriers – we have four recent barrier strikes that need to be fixed. It is critical damaged barriers are fixed as they are instrumental in preventing head on collisions.”

“They will also be doing road marking, signage replacement and carrying out water...

Good progress continues to be made on the Northland Expressway, with the emerging preferred corridor for the Te Hana to Port Marsden Highway and the Port Marsden Highway to Whangārei Roads of National Significance now confirmed by NZTA, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones say.

“The Waikato Expressway delivered by the last National-led Government has been a game changer for the Waikato region. The Northland Expressway is a genuinely transformational opportunity to boost jobs and...

The Port of Tauranga has lodged a new application under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 to expedite its ambitious Stella Passage development. This vital infrastructure project is designed to significantly expand berthing and cargo handling capacity, supporting both the regional and national economies.

The Stella Passage project proposes the extension of the Sulphur Point container berth by 385 metres (in two stages) and the Mount Maunganui wharves by 315 metres. Both expansions will convert existing cargo storage are...

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Board’s endorsement of the Tauriko West Road of National Significance investment case is great news for jobs and growth in the western Bay of Plenty, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. 

“Western Bay of Plenty is growing strongly and the government is committed to unlocking its potential. The new Tauriko West Road of National Significance will support economic growth, increase productivity and connectivity to Bay of Plenty, and boost housing and commercial development,” Mr...

It’s a short week as many of us head off for our Easter break, but spare a thought for the many drivers that will still be on the road delivering essential freight.

On the business front it’s been a great last several days with some great positivity and useful changes happening.

Going faster

Last week we had media inquiries about our view on the 110 km/h speed limits being introduced on the Christchurch Southern Motorway.

While that doesn’t directly affect trucks, given their 90 km/h ...