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flag New Zealand's toll-free Manawatū Tararua Highway opens, despite calls for tolls to cover maintenance costs.

flag The new Manawatū Tararua Highway in New Zealand has opened toll-free, despite recommendations to introduce tolls to fund maintenance. flag Infrastructure New Zealand argues that tolling would ensure users contribute directly to the road's upkeep. flag However, local advocates campaigned against tolls, deeming them unnecessary given the project's $824.1 million cost, already funded. flag The highway replaces the landslide-prone Manawatū Gorge and features six bridges, designed to minimize erosion and support regional economic growth.

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