New Zealand Grants $3.46 Million for Rotorua Business Park Intersection

The Regional Infrastructure Fund has approved a $3.46 million grant to build a four‑way traffic‑light intersection at the junction of State Highway 30 and Wahanga‑A‑Rangi Crescent. The new crossing will provide safer access to Rotorua’s Eastgate Business Park and lay the groundwork for the nearby Rotorua Airport Business Park. Regional Development Minister Shane Jones said the investment will unlock economic opportunities by improving access to existing businesses and future‑proofing the area for increased traffic. Transport Minister Chris Bishop highlighted that a single intersection will serve both parks, reducing future construction needs as the region grows. Rotorua Lakes Council will manage the project, with construction slated to begin in the coming months once contractors are secured and final approvals are obtained.