New Zealand Guide to Temporary Traffic Management transition

As the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has retired the Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management (CoPTTM) and has mandated the use of New Zealand Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (NZGTTM) for all works funded or partially funded by the National Land Transport Fund, we will be transitioning to the use of NZGTTM.

For the local roads which we have legal jurisdiction of we will:

• Accept either CoPTTM or NZGTTM traffic management plans (TMPs) until 30 June 2026. This decision does not remove a PCBU obligation under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 to manage risks in association with their works.
• From 1 July 2026 we will expect all TMPs to adopt the NZGTTM approach.
• Any approved CoPTTM based TMPs will need to be migrated transitioned to NZGTTM by 1 July 2026.
• No new Generic TMPs based under CoPTTM will be accepted and approved from 1 February 2026.

If a PCBU currently has an approved CoPTTM based TMP and wishes to use NZGTTM they need to submit an updated TMP in the NZGTTM format that includes a risk assessment and follows the NZGTTM approval process. The existing CoPTTM TMP will be deemed to have taken the CoPTTM approach for its lifetime.

For clarity of staff reviewing TMPs, we ask that all applications utilise the standard forms (or forms using similar layouts) associated with CoPTTM and NZGTTM. Therefore, if a CoPTTM form is used it is assumed to take a CoPTTM approach even if there is a risk assessment included.

More information on the transition

Streetlights

Streetlight outages, Matamata

We are aware there continues to be issues with streetlights out in parts of Matamata – specifically Smith Street, Farmers Road, Allenby Road, Sylvan Place, Sheffield Street, York Place, Rata Street, Matai Avenue, Bedford Crescent, Station Road, Rimu Street, Stanley Street, Kowhai Street, College Street, Hampton Terrace, Jellicoe Road, Elizabeth Street, Western Street, George Street, Ratcliffe Street and lights around the Firth Street/Peria Road/Waharoa Road/Broadway roundabout.

Streelight outages, Morrinsville

We are aware there continues to be issues with streetlights out in parts of Morrinsville – specifically Studholme Street, Sommerville Street, Pickett Place, Thorpe Street, Cureton Street, Craig Crescent, Chapman Crescent, Seville Crescent, Anzac Avenue, Osbourne Avenue, Alexandra Avenue, Eynon Road, and Lorne Street (from Cureton Street to Anzac Avenue).

Streetlight outages, Te Aroha

We are aware there continues to be issues with streetlights out in parts of Te Aroha – specifically Ema Street, Hubbard Street, Boundary Street, Kotuku Street, Koromiko Street, Koromiko Street extension and surrounding area in Te Aroha Domain, Church Street, Kenrick Street, Lawrence Avenue, Puriri Street, Rata Street, Brick Street, Gilchrist Street, Rewi Street, Rolleston Street, Whitaker Street, Wilson Street, part of Te Aroha Domain around the Bowling Pavilion and Grace Avenue.

These faults have been passed on to Powerco. We aim to keep you updated on any new developments as they come and will continue to work with Powerco to get the problem resolved.

When travelling in the evening please take care.

Temporary road closures 

Matamata Anzac Day closures: 25 April

The following roads will be closed to traffic for the Anzac Day Dawn Parade and Civic Service.

Tainui St will be closed from 4.45am to 7.30am – between Broadway and Tui St.

Roads closed between 4.45am-7.30am for up to 10mins:

Ngaio St – from the intersection of Manawa St to Rawhiti Ave

Rawhiti Ave – from 21 Rawhiti Ave through to 45 Rawhiti Ave

Arawa St – from the intersection of Rawhiti Ave through to Broadway, including where it intersects with Rewa and Gouk Sts

Broadway – from 58 Broadway through to 112A Broadway, and at 115 Broadway

Morrinsville-Walton Road, Morrinsville:

10 April 2026 This project is now complete. The road is now fully open to the public.

Stanley Road South: 23 March–15 May (Residents Only Access)

Roadworks

Waharoa Rest Area Carpark

This work was originally planned from 23 March to 2 April, but due to weather conditions and competing contractor commitments, the programme will now pause. The carpark will be reopened for use over Easter while the stabilisation and surfacing work is on hold. Works will restart on 7 April, with a likely completion date around 13–14 April. During this time, on‑road parking will be used. The restrooms will remain open throughout. Thank you for your patience while these improvements are completed.

Proposed temporary road closure

Watch this space for proposed temporary road closures.

From our partners 

The State Highway network is managed by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). You can follow Highway conditions for the Waikato here.

SH27 intersection of Walton Road and Wairere Road: underway

Safety improvements will be installed on State Highway 27 at the intersection of Walton Road and Wairere Road. Improvements include installation of a right-hand turn lane, roadside safety barriers, guardrails, line marking, new signage, swale construction, shoulder widening and the construction of a concrete median island. During this work, stop/go traffic management will be in place. Completion is expected early May.

SH29, near intersection of Taotaoroa and Totman Roads: from Monday 30 March

Road widening work will be underway from Monday 30 March to accommodate a new right-turn bay from SH29 into Totman Road. While the widening works are underway, the intersection will be under traffic management. This will include some night and day stop/go, contraflow, and a reduced speed limit of 30km/h. The widening work is expected to be completed towards the end of April 2026. There will be no work over Easter and Anzac Day. This is the first stage of works, with the right-turn bay to be implemented in the following sealing season (between October 2026 and March 2027). 

SH26 Te Aroha: stop/go on 30-31 March (8pm-5am)

Stop/go traffic management will be in place for 2 nights between Stanley Avenue and Barclay Avenue for road resurfacing from Monday 30 March between 8pm and 5am. Delays of up to 15 minutes are expected.  

SH28/SH29 lower Kaimai intersection (Waikato side): 1-2 April

Stop/go traffic management will be in place for 2 nights for road resurfacing at the SH28/SH29 intersection for road resurfacing from Wednesday 1 April between 8pm and 5am.  Delays of up to 15 minutes are expected.

SH1/SH29 Piarere intersection: 1 April

Work to install safety barriers and traffic signs is planned for Wednesday 1 April, 7am to 5pm, with intermittent lane closures and reduced speed limits in place as required on all approaches to the Piarere roundabout. If delayed by weather, work will be carried out the next suitable shift. More information