Te Ahu a Turanga highway formally opened

Saturday 7 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 7 Jun 2025, 6:40pm

In this story Chris Bishop

The Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatū Tararua Highway was officially opened on Saturday. The new road connects Manawatū and Hawke's Bay and is expected to open to traffic next week.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffSat 7 Jun 2025, 4:09pm

   Te Ahu a Turanga highway formally welcomed, almost ready for traffic (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSat 7 Jun 2025, 6:40pm

   Te Ahu a Turanga - Manawatū Tararua Highway formally opened with karakia (opens in new tab)