Potholes
Mixed messages on state of the highways
Anger over the state of our highways deepened this summer - along with the potholes at the heart of constant claims the roads are “the worst they’ve ever been.” But political pressure and a startling… Audio
Trucking industry says it's not to blame for pothole plague
In the first 10 months of 2022 there were 555 complaints of vehicle damage caused by potholes reported to Waka Kotahi, up from 421 in all of 2021. Audio
DIY pothole patches costly to fix, warns Palmerston North mayor
A phantom pothole patcher has left the Palmerston North City Council peeved and ratepayers apparently out of pocket.
Earlier this week someone concreted in potholes around the city. But the Mayor… Video, Audio
Driven to distraction - pothole woe up and down the country
Cars are being ruined and frustration is growing in communities around the country over the state of our roads. Residents, particularly those in rural areas say the roading network is in a terrible… Audio