Good news for Northlanders - as the Government settles on the Northern Expressway option.

The new route will run from Warkworth, and be built over the Brynderwyn Hills east of the current route, then through Whangārei. 

The road across the Brynderwyns has suffered continued closures, since 2023's severe weather. 

NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan says it's tipped to be a costly project - but a new road is needed.

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Good news for Northlanders - as the Government settles on the Northern Expressway option.
The new route will run from Warkworth, and be built over the Brynderwyn Hills east of the current route, then through Whangārei.&nbsp;
The road across the Brynderwyns has suffered continued closures, since 2023's severe weather.&nbsp;
NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan says it's tipped to be a costly project - but a new road is needed.
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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

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on Chris Bishop unveiling the new Northland Expressway

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