Tag: infrastructure
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Hawke's Bay State Highways Face Extensive Roadworks and Closures Through April
Motorists travelling through Hawke's Bay are advised to anticipate considerable disruptions on state highways throughout April due to a range of planned roadworks and maintenance projects. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has outlined several areas that will experience closures,…
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State Highway 2 Maintenance Scheduled in Auckland
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 2 (SH2) in Auckland. The work will take place between Monument Road and Heaven Road, commencing on Wednesday, April 8th, and running nightly from 9pm…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for Late March
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 22 (SH22) in Auckland later this month. The work, scheduled for Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26, will take place between Blackbridge Road and…
Transportation AucklandState Highway 22Motorway MaintenanceNZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiTraffic ManagementRoad ClosuresInfrastructureNZTA Auckland
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Works: Road Closures and Delays Expected
Motorists travelling through Hawke's Bay next week should anticipate disruptions as various roadworks are scheduled across the region's state highway network. The planned works, running from Saturday, March 14, to Friday, March 20, 2026, include overnight closures, bridge inspections, and…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationEnvironment Hawke's BayState HighwayRoadworksClosuresDelaysTraffic ManagementInfrastructureNZ Transport Agency
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State Highway 1 Maintenance in Manurewa
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to carry out essential maintenance on State Highway 1 (SH1) in Manurewa, Auckland. The work will take place on Wednesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 19, between 9pm and 5am. This maintenance…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks and Closures Scheduled
Roadworks and overnight closures are scheduled across Hawke's Bay state highways from Friday, February 6, to Friday, February 13, 2026, as maintenance and construction projects continue. Motorists are advised to plan journeys and expect potential delays. Several sections of State…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge and SH1 to Close for Maintenance
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising of upcoming maintenance work on Auckland's State Highway 1 network. From Monday, February 2 to Tuesday, February 3, between 10pm and 5am, a full northbound closure will be in effect on SH1 from…
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State Highway 20 Southbound Lane Expansion Project Begins Mid-January
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to begin a significant safety improvement project on State Highway 20 (SH20) starting mid-January and concluding in late March 2026. The project aims to increase the capacity of the southbound lanes just…
TransportationGovernment State Highway 20Waka KotahiRoadworksAucklandSouthbound LanesTraffic ManagementInfrastructureNZTA Auckland
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Auckland's SH16 to Close for Infrastructure Upgrade in November 2025
State Highway 16 (SH16) in Auckland will be closed in both directions between Trigg Road and Foster Road from 7pm Saturday, November 8, to 5am Monday, November 10, 2025. The closure is to allow for the replacement of a large…
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Hawke’s Bay State Highway Maintenance Underway
Roadworkers in Hawke’s Bay are commencing essential maintenance work on state highways, including road rebuilding and resurfacing. These works are scheduled during the warmer, drier months for long-lasting effectiveness. The Hawke’s Bay 2025/26 summer renewals programme is set to begin…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationState Governments Hawke’s BayState Highway 2RoadworksTraffic ManagementCentral Hawke’s Bay District CouncilTransportInfrastructure
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Nurses' Pay Dispute, Loafers Lodge Trial
RNZ is reporting that Health New Zealand's clinical boss said he was unaware nurses were demanding a 3% pay increase as part of strike action this week. It said he was unsure if the demands related to staffing or pay.…
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Hato Hone St John Launches $4.5M Appeal for Ambulance Stations
Hato Hone St John is seeking $4.5 million to fund the building and repair of 13 ambulance stations across New Zealand. The appeal aims to future-proof these stations, which serve as crucial home bases for emergency crews. Chief Executive Peter…
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Wellington Undergoes Roadwork to Enhance City Infrastructure
Wellington City Council is currently undertaking several major roadwork projects to enhance the city's infrastructure and public spaces. These projects include upgrades to pipes, pavements, intersections, and public spaces, all aimed at making Wellington a better place to live, work,…
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New Zealand Budget 2025 Aims to Secure Economic Recovery
Budget 2025 focuses on securing New Zealand's economic and fiscal recovery through various initiatives, according to Finance Minister Nicola Willis. The budget aims to boost growth, investment, and savings, while also targeting essential services and infrastructure. It also seeks to…
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New Zealand Strengthens Power Line Protection Against Tree Hazards
New regulations in New Zealand aim to bolster the resilience of power lines against tree-related damage, according to Energy Minister Simon Watts. The amendments to the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003, are designed to mitigate risks posed by trees…
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