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'Plan ahead': Major Waikato-BoP roadworks - what you need to know
NZTA says their programme for the remainder of the summer was ambitious.

Major North Island route closed for two months
Ground temperatures above 13C needed to carry out work.

'Not everyone pays attention': Fake NZTA toll scam circulating
A toll fee scam targets Tauranga residents via text message.

'Rollercoaster year': Entrepreneurs share their highs and lows
New products and international expansion are on the cards for the two businesses.

Construction starts on SH29 signalised crossing
A signalised crossing is being constructed on the corner of Cambridge Rd and SH29.

Major North Island roundabout milestone approaches
Construction of the new 60m Piarere roundabout is reaching another milestone.

SH29 Piarere roundabout approach in need of urgent repairs
Emergency road repairs are being carried out tomorrow, November 28.

Two crashes on SH29, lower Kaimai Range
Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash on SH29 in the lower Kaimai Range.

Detours ahead: Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road night closures start Nov 4
TEL westbound closed Nov 4, eastbound on Nov 5; expect detours.

$1.9b for transport: Where it will be spent in Bay of Plenty
Cash boost part of $32.9b National Land Transport Programme for 2024-2027.

Consultation to take place over tolling three new state highways in the North Island
NZTA assessments showed that tolling was feasible for each of these roads.

Median barrier work to cease on SH2
Residents have been protesting the barriers for several months.

SH2 slip: Road likely to stay closed until Friday
Pōhutukawa trees above the slip face had been removed.

SH2 barriers could impede escape in tsunami - resident
The transport agency has spent $164 million on safety improvements.

SH36 to close for two weeks for slip repairs
SH36, between Rotorua and Tauranga, will be closed for about two weeks for slip repairs.

'Abysmal': Campaigner's four-point plan to fix SH29 woes
The Kaimai resident has been campaigning for improvements for nine years.

Median barriers: Locals 'don't have much faith’ in NZTA u-turn
The transport agency is reconsidering placing barriers on some sections.

Traffic delays as SH2 protesters hit the road
Another protest is taking place against the installation of median barriers on SH2.

Another protest against SH2 barriers planned
Rain or shine, SH2 residents north of Tauranga are ready to protest once again.

Key BOP-Waikato highway to close for maintenance
Route between the two regions will close overnight on four consecutive days.