Petition launched to ensure Auckland to Whangarei route
National MPs Dr Shane Reti and Matt King have today launched a campaign to ensure the Auckland to Whangarei four-lane
Road of National Significance proceeds as planned by the previous National Government.
“The previous National-led Government had committed to a large number of important regional highway projects right
around New Zealand, including the delivery of a full four-lane motorway from Auckland to Whangarei,” Dr Reti says.
“Work has already started on the Puhoi to Warkworth section, however, Transport Minister Phil Twyford has indicated a
number of projects such as the remaining four lanes from Warkworth to Whangarei are under review.
“The Northland Regional Action Plan was developed by key stakeholders including regional and district councils and
through it, Northlanders determined that a four-lane highway from Auckland to Whangarei would provide the biggest boost
to the Northland economy in recent times.”
“The Northland region benefits from a sub-tropical climate, fertile land, spectacular scenery and coastline. The region
has significant potential which is mostly dependent on State Highway One,” Mr King says.
“The four-lane motorway would be a game changer for Northland providing a safer, more reliable and resilient State
Highway One for local communities, visitors and freight. It will be the gateway to the north unlocking the potential and
allowing business and people to thrive.
“Our local National team will be pushing the Government to commit to the project and we encourage the public to show
their support and ensure our region’s voice is heard loud and clear by signing our petition.
“We will be taking this online and physical petition to present to the Government later this year.”
The petition can be found here.