Government allocates $1.2 billion for Roads of National Significance projects

Monday 20 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 20 Oct 2025, 4:10pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Chris Bishop

The Government has confirmed $1.2 billion to advance its Roads of National Significance programme, including funds for design, consenting, and early works. More than $500 million will be used for property acquisitions. The Northland Expressway and a second Mt Vic tunnel in Wellington will be fast-tracked.

How they headlined it

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1. The Press via The PostMon 20 Oct 2025, 4:00pm

   Government announces $1.2b progress on ‘Roads of National Significance’ (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 20 Oct 2025, 4:08pm

   Watch: Christopher Luxon on $515m spend-up for new roads (opens in new tab)

3. StuffMon 20 Oct 2025, 4:10pm

   Government confirms $1.2b towards roads of national significance (opens in new tab)