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Get me out of this car! NZ Airshow averts traffic disaster by utilizing built-in Bluetooth

We all know the frustration of travelling to and from major events, this is how the Royal New Zealand Air Force avoided a traffic disaster...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017

Disaster Recovery

Repairs to quake-damaged line continue apace

Freight services on the Main North Line remain months away, with only 10 kilometres left to repair after the 2016 earthquake.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017

Christchurch Airport

Western Corridor project well ahead of schedule

Christchurch motorists should see congestion ease as the USD $112 million Russley Road upgrade is set to open months early next year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017

Auckland Transport

Waterview Tunnel a victim of its own success

Commuters faced delays almost as soon as Auckland’s NZD $1.4 billion Waterview Tunnel opened, as curious motorists swamped the route.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017

Auckland Transport

Waterview Tunnel set to open early July

The opening will complete most of Auckland’s Western Ring Route, giving commuters and freight a faster link across the city from early July.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017

Auckland Council

Auckland road pricing moves a step closer

Congestion charging in Auckland is now under formal review, with officials warning the city’s gridlock is hurting productivity and business.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017

Disaster Recovery

Heavy lifting on the Kaikoura line

Freight on the Main North Line is closer to resuming as KiwiRail clears earthquake damage and shifts 102-tonne locomotives by road.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017

Schools

Billion-dollar Budget boost

New roads, rail and schools will be funded as the government lifts capital spending by USD $4 billion in Budget 2017.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th May 2017

Smart Cities

A light weight and robust network analysis platform for real-time operations

Infrastructure managers will hear how data frameworks could make network operations easier to interpret across transport, water, energy and telecoms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017

eLearning

New online logbook and work time refresher course

Drivers face fewer fines and demerits as a new module helps employers train staff on logbooks, work time and NZTA rule changes.

By Geoff • 1 min read • Sun, 7th May 2017

Auckland Council

Excellent disaster response recognised with top award

A red-zone recovery plan for quake-hit Waimakariri has won New Zealand’s top planning prize after balancing housing, heritage and infrastructure needs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2017

Auckland Transport

More time required to complete testing and commissioning at Waterview Connection

Opening of the Waterview Tunnel has slipped by up to three months as safety testing of its complex systems continues.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 26th Mar 2017

Construction

New way to remediate aging infrastructure

A culvert under State Highway 58 was repaired in under two weeks, avoiding lane closures and saving thousands of dollars for New Zealand road users.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017

Headphones

Conscious Crossing campaign wins supreme award

The award boost highlights fresh urgency over pedestrian safety at level crossings as rail incidents rise nationwide.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017

Disaster Recovery

Need for vigilance as trains start running again

Drivers near the Main North Line are being urged to stay alert as maintenance trains resume between Picton and Christchurch after the Kaikōura earthquake.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017