New Zealand launches Roads of Regional Significance with Roads of National Significance as a replacement for the NZ Upgrade Programme.

New Zealand's coalition government launches Roads of Regional Significance alongside Roads of National Significance to prioritize essential routes and improve connections. The new program replaces the NZ Upgrade Programme, which faced cost blowouts and delays under the previous government. The Transport Agency will now manage the scope and delivery of projects, with a focus on regional development and economic growth.