Read about the projects delivered for communities by the 2021-24 National Land Transport Programme.
Drews Avenue in Whanganui is enjoying a fresh look and more visitors, thanks to an Innovating Streets town centre regeneration project. The area’s a hub for the city’s young creatives, but it was underused and overdue for some love.
This video from February 2021 shares work done to protect an at-risk species of moth as part of the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway project.
State Highway 3 (SH3) through Manawatū Gorge had provided a vital connection between the east and west of the central North Island since 1872 – connecting communities and making it easier for local businesses to get goods to market.
Encouraging healthier, more environmentally-friendly travel options—like walking, cycling and scooting—is a priority for many cities and towns across New Zealand.