Tairāwhiti local contractors are gearing up to deliver over $32 million of provincial growth fund local roading projects as part of the recovery response to the Covid-19 lockdown. This means East Coast roading contractors will employ hundreds of local people.
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The road to East Coast employment
The roads on the East Coast are notorious for being in constant need of repair due to frequent and heavy use. Now, nearly 100 jobs have been created from the investment into Tairāwhiti roading from the Provincial Growth Fund and the National Land Transport Fund.
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NZTA admits contractors dumped rubble in Whangārei stream
The New Zealand Transport Agency has admitted that contractors working on the Oakleigh Bridge on State Highway 1, south of Whangārei didn't follow processes.
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Road to re-open after major slip at Waiōweka Gorge
The New Zealand Transport Agency says they are planning to re-open the main road between Ōpōtiki and Gisborne, after a major slip in the Waiōweka Gorge..
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Motorist who filmed slip is happy to be alive
State highway 2, which connects the Bay of Plenty town of Opotiki to Gisborne, will remain closed until further notice due to a major slip. The slip was captured on film by Michael Tabudravu travelling from Gisborne to Opotiki today- he is happy to be alive.
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Te Tai Tokerau growth fund targets Tourism
The first release of the provincial growth fund is worth $61.7 million, $17 million of that will go towards Te Tai Tokerau. Funds for the Northland will focus on tourism and logistics.
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Drivers urged to take care if driving through Waioeka Gorge
New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) is urging motorists to still take care if driving through the Waioeka Gorge between Ōpōtiki and Gisborne. The road was re-opened this morning after slips closed it early this morning.
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Police have suspect in Taiaroa case
Police say they have a main suspect in relation to the murder of road worker George Taiaroa in Atiamuri last month.
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Ngāti Hine members threaten to block metal roads
A number of roads in the province of Ngāti Hine could be blocked if local Government and regional council aren't able to fix long standing roading problems.
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Taiaroa's family pleas to public for more information
It has been over a week since the fatal shooting of road worker, George Taiaroa, in a remote part of South Waikato.
