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How do I contact NZ Transport Agency?
Callers will be referred to a new number – 0800 4 Highways (0800 44 44 49). A range of information is also available on the NZ Transport Agency website www.nzta.govt.nz .
How do I pay a toll in NZ?
Payment methods
- Use your Visa or Mastercard to buy or pay a Pay & Go toll .
- If you have internet banking, then you can buy or pay a Pay & Go toll using the POLi payments service.
- Check the list of customer supported banks on the POLi website.
Who owns NZ Transport Agency?
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (commonly known as Waka Kotahi, and abbreviated as NZTA) is a New Zealand Crown entity tasked with promoting safe and functional transport by land, including the responsibility for driver and vehicle licensing, and administering the New Zealand state highway network.
What does the NZ Transport Agency do?
We provide funding and are responsible for the delivery of services (eg transport planning, maintenance of state highways). We provide funding and are responsible for the delivery of some activities along with other approved organisations (eg walking and cycling infrastructure).
What is email address of NZ Transport Agency?
If for any reason the system is down or unavailable and you want to make an inquiry, you can email [email protected] during standard business hours.
How do I find out who owns a car in NZ?
Checking who the vehicle is registered to If you want to know who the vehicle’s registered owner is, you can use the online Confirm Registered Person service on the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) website. This is a check of the Motor Vehicle Register, which is administered by NZTA.
How do I pay Northern tolls?
Those who would rather pay as they go can do so at cash payment points located at SH1 BP Connect Dairy Flat [northbound] or SH1 Titford’s Bridge on the left after the Puhoi turnoff [southbound]. The toll tariffs will be $2 for cars and light commercial vehicles, and $4 for heavy vehicles.
Where is the Northern Gateway toll?
The Northern Gateway Toll Road is a 7.5km motorway north of Auckland between Silverdale and Pūhoi, part of State Highway 1 (SH1). Heading north, the toll road begins just before Ōrewa and ends after the Johnstone Hills near Pūhoi.
Why did NZTA change name?
One way to achieve this is to ensure Te Reo Māori is more visible to the communities we work in. As such, Waka Kotahi is giving more prominence to its Te Reo Māori name, by using it first. In August 2019, its logo was rearranged to give more prominence to Waka Kotahi.
Who is the CEO of Waka kotahi?
Nicole Rosie
Nicole Rosie – Chief Executive Nicole Rosie joined Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency as Chief Executive in February 2020. Prior to her appointment, Nicole was the CE of Worksafe for three years. She has more than two decades of senior executive experience across the public and private sectors.
How much do road user charges cost?
RUC rates have changed as of 1 July 2020 a powered vehicle with two axles under 3.5 tonne will pay $76 per 1,000km. The RUC a vehicle pays varies depending on the type of vehicle it is and its weight. Heavier vehicles pay higher rates of RUC.
Who do I ring about my Licence?
If you have questions about driver licensing rules or restrictions, please call the NZTA Driver Licensing helpline on 0800 822 422.
How long does it take for a Rego to come in the mail?
It should arrive in the post within seven working days. If you’ve renewed online and your licence label hasn’t arrived within ten working days, please call us on 0800 108 809.
How can I check the history of a car?
Get the Vehicle’s History Visit the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) website, vehiclehistory.gov, to get a vehicle history report with title, insurance loss, and salvage information. This site lists NMVTIS-approved providers of vehicle history reports.
How much is the northern gateway toll?
How much was the toll increased, on 1 March 2019?
| Toll Road | Light vehicle (car/motorcycle) | Heavy vehicle (Bus/truck) |
|---|---|---|
| Tariff prior to 1 March 2019 | Tariff prior to 1 March 2019 | |
| Northern Gateway Toll Road | $2.30 | $4.70 |
| Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road | $2.00 | $5.00 |
| Takitimu Drive Toll Road | $1.80 | $4.80 |
What does Waka kotahi mean in Maori?
‘Waka’ means ‘vessel’ and ‘kotahi’ means ‘one’ so our Māori name conveys the concept of ‘travelling together as one’ and embraces integration, affordability, safety, responsiveness and sustainability.
Can I change ownership of a vehicle online NZ?
Changing ownership You can complete the change of ownership process online at the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency website.
How many toll roads are there in New Zealand?
The Transport Agency currently has three toll roads: the Northern Gateway Toll Road north of Auckland, and the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road and the Takitimu Drive Toll Road, both in Tauranga. The Northern Gateway Toll Road is a 7.5km motorway north of Auckland between Silverdale and Pūhoi, part of State Highway 1 (SH1).
What are the benefits of the Tauranga toll road?
It allows the opportunity to bring forward the construction of key roads, providing regions with safer roads and potential economic growth. The Transport Agency currently has three toll roads: the Northern Gateway Toll Road north of Auckland, and the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road and the Takitimu Drive Toll Road, both in Tauranga.
Where does Northern Gateway toll road start and end?
Northern Gateway Toll Road. The Northern Gateway Toll Road is a 7.5km motorway north of Auckland between Silverdale and Pūhoi, part of State Highway 1 (SH1). Heading north, the toll road begins just before Ōrewa and ends after the Johnstone Hills near Pūhoi.
What is the Takitimu Drive toll road?
The Takitimu Drive Toll Road, formerly known as Route K Toll Road, is a 5km road that bypasses the Tauranga city centre and takes traffic from State Highway 29 (SH29) to State Highway 2 (SH2) in the direction of the Port of Tauranga and Mt Maunganui. The alternative routes are via Cameron Road or Cambridge/Moffat Roads.