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Shiny Side up 2022 goes Online
Shiny Side Up Goes Online: Due to the uncertainty of Omicron, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone this year’s Bike Fest and Talk Series to 2023.
While we aren’t able to come together in person, the Shiny Side Up Online Event promises to be the biggest virtual meet of Kiwi riders, ever. We’re bringing you some huge names in the NZ and international motorcycle communities, covering everything from live demos, to the best ways to stay safe on the road, to gear, technology and fantastic riding adventures. PLUS, there are some major prizes to be won.
So, save the date Sunday 10th April and join us online. Stay tuned for more!
Keep up to date following the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ShinySideUpBikeFest
Making SH2 Wairarapa Safer
Thursday 27th of January 2022: Press release from Waka Kotahi regarding SH2 improvements.
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33 years of dedication to road safety and Wairarapa
Thursday 9th of December 2021: At our final board meeting for 2021, we farewelled Mr Chris Horrock's after over 3 decades of bringing road safety to the forefront.
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WAIRARAPA WINDING UP WORLD CAR FREE DAY
Tuesday 21st of September 2021: Leave your car keys on the bench at home and hikoi with your feet to kura or mahi this World car free day!
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Public to have their say on SH2 Ngauranga to Featherston speeds
Friday 17th of September 2021: 17 September 2021 2:00 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
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Changes to learner and restricted driver licences
Monday 13th of September 2021: Press release from Waka Kotahi 13.09.21
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Put vehicle safety first - renew your Warrant of Fitness
Thursday 2nd of September 2021: Waka Kotahi is reminding vehicle owners in regions which have moved to Covid-19 Alert Level 3 that Warrant of Fitness (WoF) and Certificate of Fitness (CoF) inspections are now available at most sites, to ensure drivers can get their vehicles checked and have confidence that they are safe on our roads.
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Work resumes on Wellington/Wairarapa state highways
Wednesday 1st of September 2021: State highway works in Wellington and Wairarapa are resuming, following the move to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 this week for most of New Zealand, excluding Auckland and Northland.
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SH2 Wairarapa speed review consultation extended
Tuesday 24th of August 2021: Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is extending the consultation for proposed new speed limits and safety improvements for State Highway 2 (SH2) in Wairarapa by three weeks, to ensure that everyone in the community has the ability to make a submission.
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) services update
Sunday 22nd of August 2021: The COVID-19 situation in New Zealand continues to evolve and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is committed to supporting safety during this time.
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