New Bay of Plenty highway fast-tracked

NZTA lodged its application in August 2025 to build about 7.7 kilometres of new highway in the Bay of Plenty.

“Approval has taken just five months following the commencement of the expert panel,” says Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop.

“The Government is committed to building a long-term pipeline of transport infrastructure investments to redress New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit and build jobs and growth for Kiwis.

“The Takitimu North Link – Stage 2 Road of National Significance will be a four lane, median-divided highway between Te Puna and Ōmokoroa, improving safety and reliability on one of the region’s busiest routes."

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