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Find out about our projects, which are aimed at improving safety, easing congestion and contributing to New Zealand's economic wellbeing.
Learn about New Zealand’s three toll roads—Northern Gateway, Tauranga Eastern Link, and Takitimu Drive. Find details on toll fees, payment options, and how to set up an account for easy travel.
Detail on New Zealand’s rail licensing system and how to get a licence—as well as important rail safety information for drivers and pedestrians.
Auckland is investing $4 billion over 10 years in rapid transit—light rail, heavy rail, busways, and ferries—to support sustainable growth. Expanding Bus Rapid Transit and introducing Light Rail will boost connectivity, unlock urban development, and create a world-class transport network.
The Highways Information Portal section is a comprehensive central hub, which accommodates all current standards, guidelines and processes relating to the design, assessment, operation and maintenance of state highways.
The New Zealand guide to temporary traffic management (NZGTTM) outlines how to use a risk-based approach to plan and mitigate the risks to road workers and road users to keep them safe.
Informing the New Zealand road industry of our latest policies and positioning in relation to design and construction best practice.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi manages and maintains state highways to keep roads safe and efficient. This includes traffic management, road repairs, and travel options. We work with contractors to ensure reliability, use emergency bridges when needed, and provide guidelines for highway use.
Find out what our roads are made of, how we maintain them, and some of the high-tech research we put into monitoring the performance of road conditions.
The Asset Management Data Standard (AMDS) project is a collaboration to improve the management of land transport infrastructure asset information that supports best decisions about New Zealand’s land transport assets – our roads, highways, bridges, cycleways and what sits on and under them.
Crossing spectacular but challenging landscapes, New Zealand's state highway network relies on an extensive network of bridges and structures.
Ramp signalling is just one initiative the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has introduced to help manage the increasing traffic volumes on Auckland's motorway network. Using sensors, they adjust in real-time to reduce congestion, improve merging, and ensure smoother travel.
Standard reference for all temporary traffic management on state highways and local roads. It includes levels of temporary traffic management (TTM), signs and forms used, and a series of sample traffic management plans.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi owns and operates a significant number of ITS. The ITS equipment supports traffic operations and incident management. They range from traffic signals and variable message signs, through to the supporting ITS communication network infrastructure to transport operations centres (TOCs).
The Streets for People programme (2021–2024) was a $30 million initiative by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, funding 19 projects across 13 councils. It aimed to create safer, more accessible spaces for walking, cycling, and public transport through quick, low-cost improvements, enhancing community engagement and street safety.
Play Streets are temporary, low-cost road closures that let communities create safe spaces for children to play and neighbors to connect. Led by locals, they promote active play, social interaction, and stronger communities. Find out how to start one in your area!
The Traffic control devices manual (TCD manual) provides guidance on industry best practice, including, where necessary, practice mandated by law in relation to the use of traffic control devices.
The National Parking Management Guidance helps councils manage public parking effectively. It supports strategy development, promotes diverse travel options, and aligns with urban planning policies to create better transport systems across New Zealand.
Our transport operation centres (TOCs) monitor 11,000 km of highways 24/7, managing 60,000+ incidents yearly. They optimise traffic, respond to emergencies, and provide real-time updates to keep roads safe and efficient. TOCs work with emergency services to reduce disruptions. Find out more what they do behind the scenes.
He Tohu Huarahi Māori is a bilingual traffic signs programme integrating te reo Māori and English to reflect Aotearoa’s culture and identity. It enhances road safety, visibility, and inclusivity. Learn more about the initiative and its impact on communities.
Find out why our roads are black, why our destination signs are green and white, how we count the traffic on the state highways and more.
Urban design guidance helps create safe, accessible, and well-connected transport spaces. It promotes sustainable, people-friendly designs that enhance communities and support all road users. Learn best practices for integrating urban design into transport projects.
