Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga hapū and Muaūpoko Tribal Authority are working together to create a positive legacy for the region while we build a new, safer and more reliable State Highway 1 from Ōtaki to north of Levin.

The new four-lane 24km highway will dramatically improve safety, improve resilience and provide better access to walking and cycling facilities for those moving around or through the Horowhenua District and lower North Island.

Construction of the new highway will begin in 2025 and finish in 2029.

If you have any questions, please email office@ngahapuootaki.nz.

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  • Māori business

    Whether you are an existing business, just starting out or simply thinking about starting your own business.

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  • Training and eduction

    We are working closely with Waka Kotahi and Alliance partners to provide training and education pathways.

    By completing the registration, you will be added to our training and eduction list. We will keep you update as soon as these opportunities arise.

Opportunities

While building a road is the primary goal of the project, the project team also understands that the construction of the road will have a long-lasting effect on the community and has the potential to provide many opportunities for locals.

Waka Kotahi is committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working together with iwi to ensure their commitment to these principles are honored.

The road will create many opportunities for our whānau, if you wish to be involved, please click on the links above and register your interest.

Feel free to register your interest for more than one opportunity.

Project updates

Waka Kotahi are the project owner and have regular information available on their website.