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flag New Zealand fast-tracked a 7.7-km highway project in the Bay of Plenty, set for completion by 2028, to boost safety, jobs, and economic growth.

flag New Zealand has fast-tracked approval for the Takitimu North Link Stage 2 project in the Western Bay of Plenty, a 7.7-kilometer four-lane highway between Te Puna and Ōmokoroa aimed at improving safety, travel times, and reliability. flag Construction is set to begin in August 2025, with major structures completed by 2026 and the full project finished by 2028. flag Part of the government’s strategy to address infrastructure gaps, the project is expected to generate $610 million in economic output and over 4,800 jobs during construction. flag It is the first roading project approved under the fast-track process, marking the 14th such approval overall.

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