Drivers are likely to have to cough up for travelling on the Government's Roads of National Significance.

NZTA's board has endorsed the investment cases for all the roads. 

Transport Minister Chris Bishop says the default will be to toll the new roads in order to establish a clear revenue stream.

"Once you've built a road, it's all very well to have it there, but you've got to look after it as well."

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Drivers are likely to have to cough up for travelling on the Government's Roads of National Significance.
NZTA's board has endorsed the investment cases for all the roads.&nbsp;
Transport Minister Chris Bishop says the default will be to toll the new roads in order to establish a clear revenue stream.
"Once you've built a road, it's all very well to have it there, but you've got to look after it as well."
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the Government's plan for the Roads of National Significance

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/015676c5-7c11-4434-b793-b37c0065ee09/transcript

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