About 98% of potholes on state highways are fixed within 24 hours, according to the New Zealand Transport Agency. This exceeds government targets set in July, which ordered NZTA to repair 95% of potholes on main state highways and 85% of those on regional state highways within 24 hours of discovery. Transport Minister Chris Bishop […]
The government is ending its road cone hotline six months early. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says the pilot did exactly what it needed to do. “We now understand what’s really causing the excessive use of road cones, and changing to a risk-based approach is key to resolving these issues.” She says […]
Road construction workers face alarming amounts of abuse, threats, and violence, according to a new survey. It doesn’t help that road users refuse to stop more than once a week. 4.3% of respondents reported being struck by a vehicle in the past year. The 2025 Traffic Controller Safety Survey is the first trans-Tasman study exploring […]
The New Zealand Trucking Association is calling for action after a roadworker was fatally struck by a 20-tonne unroadworthy truck. With the company boss of the Auckland business admitting to manslaughter, the association says the tragedy exposes wider systemic failures beyond the news media’s focus on the individual now facing justice. The Trucking Association holds […]
New home consents down overall, but South Island bucks the trend There were 34,062 new homes consented in Aotearoa New Zealand in the year ended March 2025, down 3.3% compared with the year ended March 2024, according to new figures released by Stats NZ. In the year ended March 2025, the North Island recorded 23,570 […]
Road maintenance is an essential part of keeping New Zealand’s transport system running smoothly and safely. It ensures our roads remain in good condition, reduces the risk of accidents, and allows people to move around efficiently. However, as important as it is, road maintenance often causes frustration for drivers. Traffic delays, detours, and reduced speed […]
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