New report finds benefits from Transmission Gully and Kāpiti expressways

The PressRNZStuffNZ HeraldFriday 19 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated

In this story Infometrics, Infrastructure New Zealand

Photo: NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

An analysis by Infometrics shows that Transmission Gully and the Kāpiti expressways provided $173 million in benefits in 2024. The report found the projects led to shorter travel times and fewer road deaths. The study was commissioned by Infrastructure NZ and local councils.

How they headlined it

First reported by The Press, Fri 19 Sep 2025, 5:00am · 4 reports from 4 outlets over 8 hours
  1. The PressThe Press via The Post

    No deaths, $173m saved: The benefits of Transmission Gully and Kāpiti expressways (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Transmission Gully led to fewer road deaths, shorter travel times, report finds (opens in new tab)

  3. StuffStuff

    $173m saved, no deaths and quicker journeys -Transmission Gully gets a positive report (opens in new tab)

  4. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Transmission Gully motorway project sees $79m in benefits, no deaths (opens in new tab)