NZTA
Wellington bus and train fares could rise by up to 70%
If you like to hop on the bus or train to get around, then the fares you pay could be about to skyrocket in price. Waka Kotahi NZTA has sent letters to local councils and transport authorities asking… Audio
Cognitive tests to assess driver impairment called into question
Grey Power is calling for a change to elderly driver assessments. Audio
Lessons from a brilliant bridge
Good, fast and on-budget infrastructure building shouldn't have to wait for disaster situations to swing into action. Audio
Live cross to the Auckland 'Liberate the Lane' rally
Bike Auckland's Liberate the Lane took place at Point Erin Park in Ponsonby this morning, before the cyclists made their way across the harbour bridge. The Chair and Spokesperson for Bike Auckland… Audio
Waka Kotahi monitoring winds on Auckland Harbour Bridge
The Transport Agency - Waka Kotahi - says it's monitoring Auckland wind speeds minute-by-minute, to ensure it is still safe for traffic to use the damaged Harbour Bridge. Strong gusts saw it closed to… Audio
Anger from locals kept in the dark about bridge contamination
An Auckland woman living near the Harbour Bridge is angry and shocked people were never told neighbouring land was contaminated with heavy metals from the bridge.
NZTA hushed historic Auckland Harbour Bridge contamination
Auckland Harbour Bridge maintenance work and operations contaminated land next to houses with heavy metals above permitted levels, but the Transport Agency opted not to tell locals.
Auckland Harbour Bridge's long term viability
Engineers are warning that while fixing Auckland Harbour's 61-year old bridge may be relatively quick it's time to start thinking about its long term viability. Audio
Truck crashes leave Auckland Harbour Bridge hobbled
Auckland Harbour Bridge suffered serious damage on Friday when wind gusts of over 120km/h caused two trucks to crash. NZTA Senior Journey Manager Neil Walker is with us for an update. Audio
Calls for govt to prop up public transport through Covid
Some public transport operators fear for the future of the Transport Agency after the government stops ploughing money into the sector to prop it up.
WOF extension: Cars with 'potentially life threatening' faults on the road
The Motor Trade Association says the number of cars on the road with expired warrants is "of huge concern". MTA members are anticipating a bottleneck, with drivers whose warrants expired during the… Audio
Genter blames NZTA blamed for Auckland ligh rail stalemate
Green MP and Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter is blaming the Transport Agency for the stalemate over Auckland's light rail project which means it won't go ahead before the election.
The… Audio
Peters heeds warning over possibility of light rail cost blow-out
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says he'll be watching out for potential cost blow-outs for Auckland's light rail project, after warnings from a source within the transport industry.
Wild weather - NZTA: driving conditions may be hazardous
NZTA director of regional relationships Ross I'Anson updates Kathryn Ryan on the storm which has closed roads, caused floods, and brought down trees and power lines overnight in the Auckland… Audio
NZTA faces the music over regulation technique
The Transport Agency has been strongly criticised for prioritising business ahead of safety for most of its 11-year history, and creating a culture where staff were afraid to speak up. Audio
Quake risk evacuation: IRD and NZTA seek new offices for 700 staff
Two government departments are on the lookout for temporary offices to house 700 public servants in Palmerston North, after their building was deemed an earthquake risk.
NZTA reopens investigation into awarding of contract
The Transport Agency has reopened an investigation into how a senior manager awarded a contract to a company run by a close friend.
Speed limits: too high
The NZTA has estimated 5% percent of our speed limits are too high to be safe, and should be dropped from 100 kms to between 60 and 80. Audio
Speed cameras: Police seek to offload costly work to NZTA
Police want to hand the nation's speed camera network over to the New Zealand Transport Agency, because of rising costs and the belief it doesn't align with core police work.
Harbour Bridge cycle, walkway to cost ‘$100m plus’
New Zealand Transport Agency says it hopes to start work early next year on the long-awaited shared cycle and walkway across Auckland's Harbour Bridge. Reporter Jordan Bond sat down with the agency's… Video, Audio
