Last section of Western Corridor underway
Work on the last section of the Western Corridor in Christchurch is underway with the Transport Minister, Simon Bridges, turning the first sod of the $122 million project today.The new Western Belfast...
View ArticleNew lanes to improve safety, support growth
The Transport Minister, Simon Bridges, says improvements to State Highway 35 north of Gisborne will make journeys safer, while supporting economic growth.Mr Bridges joined representatives from the NZ...
View ArticleMinister promoting NZ at international conference
The Energy and Resources Minister, Simon Bridges, is travelling to Melbourne today to promote New Zealand as an exploration destination to some of the world’s largest petroleum companies.The...
View ArticleBetter Philippines air connections set to fly
Transport Minister, Simon Bridges, says the first air service between the Philippines and New Zealand will provide a valuable connection for tourists and trade in both directions.From December this...
View ArticleBudget invests $249m extra in transport priorities
The Government is delivering on its transport priorities by providing an additional $248.9 million for key transport projects over the next four years, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says.This...
View ArticleSummit strengthens transport, trade and tourism links
New Zealand’s global connections will be strengthened by its Presidency of the International Transport Forum (ITF) in Germany this week Transport Minister Simon Bridges says.Mr Bridges leaves today...
View ArticlePuhoi – Warkworth highway moves closer
The construction of the Puhoi - Warkworth Highway that will connect Northland and Auckland has moved a step closer, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says.“Cabinet has approved the NZ Transport Agency...
View ArticleCloser ties with Greece through new agreement
An agreement signed by Transport Minister Simon Bridges at an international conference paves the way for easier and more affordable travel between New Zealand and Greece.The agreement was signed by...
View ArticleWelcome progress on Auckland bus network
Transport Minister, Simon Bridges, says the completion of a bus lane in northern Auckland marks a milestone in addressing congestion in the country’s largest city.Mr Bridges says the opening of an...
View ArticleBudget 2015: Funding boost enhances weather forecasting
An operating funding increase that will grow to just over $5 million a year by 2018/19 will allow MetService to become more resilient, Transport Minister Simon Bridges and Associate Transport Minister...
View ArticleMinister welcomes Maui consent
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges has welcomed a marine consent that will allow continued activity on the Maui gas field.Today the Environmental Protection Authority granted a 35 year marine...
View ArticleMinisters welcome International Energy Agency report
Climate Change Issues Minister Tim Groser and Energy and Resources Minister, Simon Bridges, today welcomed an International Energy Agency (IEA) report on energy and climate change. Minister Groser is...
View ArticleGovt welcomes progress on important transport link
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says a project critical to supporting freight movements in Auckland has taken another step forward today.The NZ Transport Agency and Auckland Transport have announced...
View ArticleMinister welcomes record transport investment
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has welcomed the release of the largest National Land Transport Programme in New Zealand’s history.The programme is developed by the NZ Transport Agency every three...
View ArticleGovernment delivering on transport commitments
Today’s release of the National Land Transport Programme for 2015-18 is a strong statement of Government commitment to regional New Zealand, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says.Mr Bridges says the...
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