Articles tagged with Tim Van De Molen
New Roundabout on SH5 and SH28 Improves Safety and Traffic Flow Near Tīrau
5 days ago | 103 viewsTransport Minister Chris Bishop announced the completion of a $6 million roundabout at the SH5/SH28 Harwoods Road intersection near Tīrau, aiming to improve safety on a corridor with a history of serious crashes, including 18 deaths and 64 serious injuries from 2014 to 2024. This project is part of broader safety upgrades along SH5, including road widening, right-turn bays, and planned future roundabouts, to enhance the route's efficiency for locals, tourists, freight, and agricultural vehicles. The improvements, delivered on budget and ahead of schedule, reflect ongoing collaboration with community leaders and support regional growth, tourism, and freight reliability.
Tags: Chris Bishop Tim van de Molen Transport Minister SH5 SH28 Harwoods Road Tīrau NZTA Mamaku Range Waimakariri RoadNew Zealand Parliamentary Delegation to Strengthen Trade Ties in Latin America
1 week ago | 157 viewsForeign Minister Winston Peters will lead a Parliamentary and business delegation to Latin America next week to strengthen New Zealand’s relationships with Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay, and to enhance commercial opportunities for New Zealand businesses. The delegation, including MPs from across Parliament, will meet senior government leaders and various contacts to promote New Zealand’s innovative products and services in the region. On the return journey, the group will also visit Rapa Nui and French Polynesia, emphasizing New Zealand’s commitment to the Pacific as a central part of its foreign policy.
Tags: Winston Peters Nicole McKee Tim van de Molen Carmel Sepuloni Damien O’Connor New Zealand Latin America Argentina Brazil Chile