Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Ōtaki to north of Levin update

13 May 2025


 

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA), Muaūpoko Tribal Authority, local hapū of Ngāti Raukawa te au ki te Tonga and council partner Horowhenua District Council (HDC) are working together to create a positive legacy for the region while we build a new, safer, efficient, and more reliable State Highway 1 (SH1) from Ōtaki to north of Levin.

In this newsletter, we'd like to invite you to a series of drop-in sessions that we're hosting this month.

 

 

Come along to one of the Ō2NL drop-in sessions this month.

Design update community drop-in sessions for new Ōtaki to north of Levin highway

Between Wednesday 21 May and Thursday 29 May the Ōtaki to north of Levin highway team will host a series of drop-in sessions to share an update on the Ō2NL highway design, ahead of construction planned to start in spring this year.

Over the last few months since the RMA approvals for the project were granted, our team have been developing the detailed design of the new highway.  This has taken into consideration a range of aspects, including a greater understanding of ground conditions from recent site investigations, and anticipated construction costs and complexity. In some areas, after investigating potential alternatives, we're looking to make some adjustments to the concept design.

While some changes are proposed, the project objectives remain unchanged - to provide a safer, more resilient, and more reliable transport corridor that supports economic growth across the region.

Come along to a drop-in session near you
You’re invited to attend any of the drop-in sessions to find out more about the latest on the highway design and talk with the project team. If you can’t make a drop-in session, information will be available on our website, or you can send us an email at info@o2nl.nz.

 

 
Location Date & Time
Ō2NL Levin project office
171 Oxford Street, Levin
Wednesday 21 May
3pm–7pm
Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō Community Centre & Library
10 Bath Street, Levin
Saturday 24 May
11am–2pm
Manakau Community Hall
12 Mokena Kohere Street, Manakau
Tuesday 27 May
3pm–6pm
Ohau Hall
14 Muhunoa West Road, Ohau
Wednesday 28 May
3pm–6pm
Ōtaki Hall
69 Main Street, Ōtaki
Thursday 29 May
3pm–6pm
 

 

More information

 
 

Visit our website www.nzta.govt.nz/o2nl to find out about the new highway and other projects happening in this corridor.

For more information on the Ōtaki to north of Levin programme, contact us at info@o2nl.nz or call 0508 625 4636.