February 2025
Tunnelling is underway! Take a look at this video showing the first cuts of the project’s 235-metre tunnel using a 110-tonne road header machine.
Te Ara o Te Ata – Mt Messenger Bypass project videos
January 2025
Check out our latest video showing our preparations ahead of starting tunnel excavations. The video shows the 110-tonne road header machine what will form the 235-metre tunnel in the south of the bypass.
December 2024
Our latest newsletter includes updates on numerous aspects of the project including tunnel preparations, pest management, riparian planting and care of native species including kiwi and kokako.
October 2024
Earthworks restarted for the 2024/25 construction season and we rehomed three rare striped skink, found during project works, to Rotokare Scenic Reserve.
October 2024 project newsletter(external link)
Striped skink.
Zone 5 – cut 12.
August 2024
Read our latest newsletter, including updates on construction progress, awards won, and the continuing efforts of the project team to protect native fauna and flora.
August 2024 project newsletter(external link)
Zone 7 – 208t crane.
Latest updates – June 2024
Visit our News page for information on our recent sustainability award win, as well as our June newsletter.
Check out recent copies in the News section(external link)
Timelapse video – February 2024
Head to our Video page for some great timelapse video showing work taking place near the future northern entrance to the project’s 235-metres tunnel.
Te Ara o Te Ata – Mt Messenger Bypass project videos
New project posters – December 2023
We have just updated our suite of project posters. Please check the Publications section for information on the wide range of activities that are part of this project – from tunnel construction to pest management and everything in between!
Check out the new posters in the publications section(external link)
Newsletter updates – November 2023
Check out our latest newsletter for updates on construction, riparian planting and caring for kiwi.
Check out recent copies in the News section(external link)
Busy through winter – July 2023
It might be winter but the project is still busy with great mahi taking place on many fronts. Please check our latest Te Ara o Te Ata newsletter for updates on construction, environmental and community engagement activities.
Project update - 30 June 2023(external link)
Newsletter updates – February 2023
Now we’re well into our first construction season we’re providing regular project updates through our enewsletter.
Check out recent copies in the News section(external link)
Construction and pest management underway – November 2022
The project is now into its first construction season with activity in a number of areas, not least the major pest management programme that will eventually cover 3,650 hectares of surrounding ngahere (forest). We’re also making good progress constructing the cableway that will transport machinery and workers into the heart of the new route alignment next year.
Care for kiwi and all native species is a major feature of Te Ara o Te Ata: Mt Messenger Bypass project.
Read our newsletter for more updates:
November 2022 project update newsletter(external link)
