Transport

NZTA community information day

As work continues at pace on transport upgrades throughout Franklin, the New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) has been preparing to hold another community information...

Fuel crisis – Bishop backs buses

  The cavalry could be on the way as transport operators and contractors feel the squeeze due to fuel price rises caused by the war...

AT reforms – right moves made?

Transport reforms are a step closer due to a new Act passing its third reading in parliament. Auckland Mayor, Wayne Brown, says the reforms deliver...

No throughfare – King St closed?

Roadworks on King Street seem to be causing some confusion among motorists this morning. While the road is closed, it is only for a short...

Rise of the zebras – crossings (not) over on King Street

Pukekohe’s King Street needs more zebra crossings, the Auckland Urban Development Office contends. While crossings already cover all four directions on the roundabouts on King...

Transaction limits in fuel Response plan, govt reveals

The coalition government has worked with business and industry to refine the Fuel Response Plan for petrol and diesel to ensure in the event...

Making Gt Sth Rd great again, AT expects

Less woah and more go should result from improvements to the bustling Takanini section of Great South Road. Feedback is now being sought as Auckland...

Motoring – the tractor factor

Even locals more accustomed to driving Remuera tractors than the farming variety will have some experience sharing our roads with these machines. However, with autumn...

Winter motoring

During winter, there are extra considerations to take on board when on board a motor vehicle, especially when driving on Franklin’s more remote country...

Road closures on SH1

Road closures and detours will be in place on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Ramarama and Bombay during May and June as new median...