Simeon Brown announces Roads of Regional Significance
Transport Minister Simeon Brown announces Roads of Regional Significance. Video / Alyse Wright
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Transport Minister announces Roads of Regional Significance project
Simeon Brown says NZTA will take on all associated decision-making responsibilities.
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SH29 over Kaimai Range to close for four nights
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Police issue $3000 of fines at cellphone checkpoint over just one hour
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Several Waikato roads impacted by NZTA 'reactive repair' works
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Farmer says road plan will return area to the 'Middle Ages'
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Northlanders rally for Brynderwyns bypass after latest slip
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New speed limit reductions signed off
They will be phased in around the district by June 30, 2027.
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Government to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals Bill
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Hamilton City Council lowers speed limit near schools
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Winter road maintenance amps up in Waikato
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SH3 works see partial daytime closures, delays of up to 20 minutes
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Coastal settlement's repeated calls for speed limit reductions
Little Bay residents plead for speed limit reduction.
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Truck crash closes SH27 from Tatuanui to Tahuna for hours
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We let ourselves down: Truck company apologises for driver being on banned Brynderwyns detour
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Piarere roundabout project moves to next stage
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