Infrastructure
Roads, bridges, highways and the funding and projects that keep freight moving.
Heavy vehicles linked to higher road dust pollution
Road dust and other non-exhaust vehicle emissions are making a significant contribution to Auckland’s air pollution, with heavy vehicles potentially having a disproportionate impact, new research…
New strategy targets smarter use of Auckland motorways
A new 30-year strategy for Auckland’s motorway network will focus on smarter traffic management, targeted capacity increases and improvements across the wider transport system. The NZ…
Transport Minister takes aim at high cost of major projects
The Government is launching an independent investigation into the cost of major transport projects as it looks to overhaul how New Zealand’s road network is funded…
Hydrogen sector gets $30m Regional Infrastructure Fund boost
The Government has earmarked $30 million from Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to support New Zealand's hydrogen sector, while announcing the first investment – $15m for a Southland project that will produce green hydrogen and critical minerals.
Te Mahia bridge marks latest step in Auckland level crossing programme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpFCCQ8-RtA&t=14s A new pedestrian bridge at Te Mahia Station will open later this month, marking the latest milestone in Auckland's programme to remove rail level crossings…
Civil contractors head to Wellington for election-year conference
More than 600 contractors, suppliers, industry leaders and policymakers will gather in Wellington this week to tackle major challenges and discuss the future of New Zealand's…
$3.65b Northland Expressway project gets green light
The Government has signed a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement to build the first stage of the Northland Expressway, clearing the way for construction of the $3.65 billion Warkworth to Te Hana project.
Dean Eggers: Why road freight needs a united voice
Heavy Transport in New Zealand faces what will possibly be its greatest challenge over the next 10-15 years.
Transporting NZ backs road rule changes
Transporting New Zealand has welcomed a number of planned changes to the road rules, saying they reflect practices already common on New Zealand roads.
Road cone crackdown gathers pace
Councils are now required to adopt a risk-based approach to temporary traffic management if they want to continue receiving Government funding for local transport projects, as…