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Far North news in brief: Kerikeri flights starting, LTP submissions, SH15 speeds
News snippets from the Far North.
Simeon Brown announces Roads of Regional Significance
Transport Minister Simeon Brown announces Roads of Regional Significance. Video / Alyse Wright
Transport Minister announces Roads of Regional Significance project
Simeon Brown says NZTA will take on all associated decision-making responsibilities.
SH29 over Kaimai Range to close for four nights
The closures are needed for asphalt renewals and routine maintenance.
Work begins on median barriers between Whanganui and Bulls
Between 2019 and 2023, there were 159 crashes on SH3 between Whanganui and Bulls.
Gisborne group fights for bridge funding to save family farms
Bridging Tairāwhiti, a Gisborne group, campaigns for bridge repairs post-Cyclone.
Letters: Tikanga Māori has no place in our secular legal system
OPINION: 'The role of the judiciary is to interpret our law, not to make new law.'
Te Rapa section of Waikato Expressway in need of ramp closures until June
Resurfacing works are moving into the next phase.
Several Waikato roads impacted by NZTA 'reactive repair' works
A variety of safety improvements across the Waikato have started, or will amp up soon.
Far North news in brief: Glowing witch show, big award for hotel and learn to sew
News snippets from the Far North.
Delays coming for motorists on SH3 near Whanganui
Delays of up to 10 minutes can be expected for seven weeks at Whangaehu.
Government to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals Bill
Submitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.
Four-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway to lose funding if Government axes $6b infrastructure plan
Three major roading projects were set to be funded by the $6b National Resilience Plan.
Hamilton City Council lowers speed limit near schools
Depending on the school's location, the speed limit is permanent or "variable".
Winter road maintenance amps up in Waikato
This means delays or detours in some local areas.
Judith Lacy: In-lane bus stops need a friend
OPINION: An information campaign surely would have helped people understand the changes.
SH3 works see partial daytime closures, delays of up to 20 minutes
Three days of partial closures are planned for Awakino Gorge, Waitomo.
Fast-track bill has lack of transparency, protections for conflicts of interestral
The Auditor-General says he's concerned at aspects of the coalition's new bill.
NZ approach to youth driver training 'the definition of insanity'
Motorsport park owner says the death of a child takes a long time to heal.
'Risky': Two businesses on fast-track list donated to National
Labour is warning against allowing three MPs the right to fast-track infrastructure.
Is this road rule in Bluey legal in NZ?
A controversial road rule discussed on the latest episode of Bluey has sparked a debate.
Editorial: Wellington mega tunnel a pipe dream
OPINION: If it wasn't considered affordable in 2021, it's hard to see how it can be now.
Opinion: How could the Government fund NZ's largest-ever tunnel?
OPINION: A recent speech gives three clues about potential options.
Govt investigating mega tunnel underneath Wellington
The tunnel would completely bypass the inner city from The Terrace to Kilbirnie.
Weather warning: Severe thunderstorms, rain and wind to hit Northland
The bad weather is forecast to hit around 6pm and last until 9am on Friday.
Speed restrictions could give 'false sense of security'
The council is pressing on with a new speed management plan.
Auckland ratepayers subsidise $15m towing fees over five years
The subsidy is about $200 for every vehicle towed.
Major Hamilton route closed at times for re-surfacing
A 6km section of the Waikato Expressway at Te Rapa is getting a new surface.
Queenstown woes: Four eateries close in quick succession amid CBD rebuild
The adventure capital continues to bounce back from the Covid-19 global pandemic.
Karangahake Gorge to close for five nights
Traffic would be reduced to a single lane from April 7.
EV owners to be hit with road-user charges from today: What you need to know
EVs are now more expensive to buy and run under this Government.
One dead in three-vehicle crash in Marlborough, Easter holiday road toll moves to six
The fatal crash brought the Easter holiday road toll to six.