South Island receives only 11 per cent of roading funds

Thursday 13 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 13 Aug, 10:09am

In this story Rob Scott

A new report reveals the South Island receives only one in $9 of government transport spending. Despite accounting for 40 per cent of international visitor spending, the region faces underinvestment in infrastructure, including bridges and roads that may need to be returned to gravel.

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First reported by The Press, Thu 13 Aug, 8:05am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours

The Press via RNZThu 13 Aug, 8:05am

Bridges not up to scratch, roads to be returned to gravel - South Island counts cost of under investment (opens in new tab)
NZ HeraldThu 13 Aug, 10:09am

Bridges not up to scratch, roads to be returned to gravel – South Island counts cost of underinvestment (opens in new tab)