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Project summary

Upgrade existing, and construct new, roading corridor between the vicinity of the Omanawa Road/State Highway 29 intersection and the Takitimu Northern Link interchange, together with upgrades to connections between State Highway 29 and State Highway 36 at the intersection with Taurikura Drive and State Highway 29A, through to the Oropi Road–State Highway 29A roundabout, including associated infrastructure and connections or 1 or more sections of new or existing road between the points. 

This description has been updated by the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Act 2025.

Project location

State Highway 29 and State Highway 29A area.

Project listing application

State Highway 29 Tauriko Network Connections (including Omanawa Bridge replacement) application – Ministry for the Environment website

Completeness decision

The substantive application by New Zealand Transport Agency was deemed complete on 27 August 2026. The application complies with the requirements of section 46 (2) of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. The application was lodged on 31 July 2026.

Record of decision on completeness and scope (PDF, 90 KB)

Memorandum on completeness and scope (PDF, 6 MB)

The Fast-track team will check for any competing applications / existing resource consents, before providing the application to the panel convener.

  • Reports and advice

    Read reports, advice and further information sought in relation to the State Highway 29 Tauriko Network Connections application.
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  • Correspondence

    Minutes, directions and other correspondence to and from the panel convener and expert panel regarding the State Highway 29 Tauriko Network Connections (including Omanawa Bridge replacement) project.
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  • Substantive application

    The substantive application documents for the State Highway 29 Tauriko Network Connections (including Omanawa Bridge replacement) project.
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