NZ Transport Agency issues safety alert for heavy vehicle towing connections
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: NZ Transport Agency issues safety alert for heavy vehicle towing connections The action is being undertaken in response to safety concerns identified during the NZ Transport Agency’s current investigation of Mr Joyce’s certification activity. The investigation was initiated following the indefinite suspension of Mr Joyce’s heavy […]
Read More →NZ Transport Agency issues safety alert for heavy vehicle towing connections
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: NZ Transport Agency issues safety alert for heavy vehicle towing connections The action is being undertaken in response to safety concerns identified during the NZ Transport Agency’s current investigation of Mr Joyce’s certification activity. The investigation was initiated following the indefinite suspension of Mr Joyce’s heavy […]
Read More →New Language for Travel Advisories
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel New Language for Travel Advisories On Friday 17 August 2018, the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade will change the language it uses to describe our travel advisory levels. Our current travel advisory levels of “no significant risk”, “some risk”, “high risk” […]
Read More →Germany: Oktoberfest 2018
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Germany: Oktoberfest 2018 Munich’s annual Oktoberfest beer festival is scheduled to take place this year between 22 September and 7 October 2018 in Bavaria, Germany. New Zealanders planning on attending this year’s festival should read this information in conjunction with our current travel advisory […]
Read More →Europe: Heatwave
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Europe: Heatwave Warm weather producing record high temperatures of over 45 degrees celcius is affecting Spain, Portugal, Greece and other parts of southern Europe. This heatwave heightens the threat of forest fires, and sunstroke. The Meteoalarm website has issued several red weather warnings […]
Read More →Indonesia: Lombok: 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Indonesia: Lombok: 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 struck eastern Lombok (Nusa Tenggara province), at 6.47pm local time on 5 August 2018. Reports indicate that over 90 people have died, and there are over 200 severely injured although these numbers […]
Read More →Indonesia: Lombok: 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Indonesia: Lombok: 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 struck eastern Lombok (Nusa Tenggara province), at 6.47pm local time on 5 August 2018. The Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency reports the epicentre at 50km north-east of the city of Mataram, […]
Read More →Saudi Arabia: Hajj Pilgrimage 2018
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Saudi Arabia: Hajj Pilgrimage 2018 Over 2 million Muslim pilgrims are expected to visit Mecca to perform the Hajj from 19 to 24 August 2018. As there is an ongoing threat of terrorism in Saudi Arabia, New Zealanders considering making the pilgrimage are […]
Read More →Contractor appointed to build new bridge over the Ōpaoa River, Blenheim
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Contractor appointed to build new bridge over the Ōpaoa River, Blenheim Transport Agency South Island Director of Regional Relationships Jim Harland says the appointment marks a major milestone in the development of the bridge on State Highway 1, a critical transport link between Picton and Christchurch, […]
Read More →Cameras inside Waterview Tunnels to ensure safe speeds
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Cameras inside Waterview Tunnels to ensure safe speeds Safety cameras have been operating in enforcement mode at the entrances and exits of the twin tunnels since they were opened in July 2017. The safety cameras inside the tunnels have also been monitoring travel speeds since July […]
Read More →Christchurch City Council’s cycle-friendly commitment recognised at national cycling awards
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Christchurch City Council’s cycle-friendly commitment recognised at national cycling awards The Bike to the Future Awards are organised by the NZ Transport Agency and Cycling Action Network (CAN). They acknowledge New Zealand’s most innovative cycling projects and celebrate the people who are making cycling a safer […]
Read More →UPDATE – Expect delays on SH2 near Te Puna this weekend
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: UPDATE – Expect delays on SH2 near Te Puna this weekend This work is a continuation of the tree felling that occurred last weekend. We remind motorists this is a hazardous operation that requires all traffic to be stopped while each tree is felled. Stop/go traffic […]
Read More →First look at the Manawatū Gorge replacement route
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: First look at the Manawatū Gorge replacement route While a final design hasn’t been confirmed, Project Manager Lonnie Dalzell says the indicative route sees the new road run from near the western entry of the closed SH3 gorge route, cross the Ruahine Ranges north of the […]
Read More →Measles – check you are protected before you travel
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Measles – check you are protected before you travel Measles is a highly infectious virus that spreads easily from person to person through the air, via breathing, coughing and sneezing. It affects both children and adults. A number of countries overseas continue to […]
Read More →NZTA seeking community input for SH2 Safety improvements
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: NZTA seeking community input for SH2 Safety improvements The NZ Transport Agency is investigating ways to improve safety and keep traffic moving as the Wairarapa region grows, and it is inviting the community to have their say.The NZ Transport Agency’s SH2 Masterton to Carterton team will […]
Read More →Greece: Wildfires
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Greece: Wildfires Major wildfires are currently impacting parts of Greece and a state of emergency has been declared in the Attica region around Athens. New Zealanders are advised to follow any instructions issued by the local authorities such as Fire and Rescue services […]
Read More →Guinea-Bissau
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Reviewed: 2 March 2017, 16:21 NZDT Still current at: 20 July 2018 There is high risk to your security in the northwest part of the country that borders the Casamance region in Senegal due to incidents of armed banditry and the presence of […]
Read More →Cuba
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Reviewed: 20 July 2018, 13:55 NZST Still current at: 20 July 2018 Related news features There are no significant security risks associated with travel to Cuba but normal safety and security measures should be taken to ensure personal safety. CrimeThere is a risk […]
Read More →Europe: Internal border controls
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Europe: Internal border controls As the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade does not issue visas it cannot provide definitive advice on the requirements to enter or exit countries within the Schengen area. Border officials may adopt different interpretations of the rules or […]
Read More →Protecting the Lewis Pass highway from river erosion, work timed to avoid nesting season
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Protecting the Lewis Pass highway from river erosion, work timed to avoid nesting season The Department of Conservation (DOC) is working closely with the Agency to minimise the number of beech trees which need to be removed and to protect the wildlife habitat by ensuring the […]
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