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In early November 2023, Waka Kotahi suspended its NZ$305 million Transport Choices Programme where local councils would receive funding to encourage walking, cycling and public transportation. Waka Kotahi suspended this programme amidst coalition talks to form the National-led coalition government following the 2023 New Zealand general election .
The “Road to Zero” strategy is supported by the New Zealand Police, WorkSafe NZ, ACC and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. [17] Part of this strategy revolves around education for road users. Waka Kotahi – the New Zealand Transport Agency have developed an education programme designed to influence road user behaviour by focusing on:
The government agreed to take over control of the national rail network back when Toll NZ purchased Tranz Rail in 2003, under the auspices of ONTRACK, a division of the Railways Corporation. In May 2008 the government agreed to buy Toll NZ's rail and ferry operations for $665 million, [45] and renamed the operating company KiwiRail.
The expressway operates only in the territorial area of the Kapiti District Council. As part of a state highway (SH1) the controlling authority for the expressway is Waka Kotahi - New Zealand Transport Agency When the second section was officially opened, tangata whenua gifted the name Te Ara Tuku a Te Rauparaha.
After extensive work with Waka Kotahi and the New Zealand Police to ensure the plates were compatible with traffic and toll cameras, the new plates were approved with black backgrounds and an option of silver or white lettering. [3] All new black plates include an 'NZ' hologram to allow officers to confirm validity on the road. [3]
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi: SH29 Tauriko Network Connections (including Omanawa Bridge replacement) Bay of Plenty: Infrastructure: To develop SH29 and SH29A which form part of the key 'Golden Triangle' connection, including to the Port of Tauranga. The Omanawa Bridge is scheduled to be replaced in 2024–2027.
Now forms part of SH 57, which originally ran into central Palmerston North. 61: SH 60 at Motueka: SH 6 at Kohatu Junction Motueka Valley 58 Was revoked in 1990–91. [9] [10] 70: SH 1 4 km south of Kaikōura: SH 7 at Red Post Junction (2 km north of Culverden) Waiau: 97 SH 70 north of Waiau was revoked in 1990–91.
Electronic toll collection (ETC) is a wireless system to automatically collect the usage fee or toll charged to vehicles using toll roads, HOV lanes, toll bridges, and toll tunnels. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It is a faster alternative which is replacing toll booths , where vehicles must stop and the driver manually pays the toll with cash or a card.