Mark Owen
Plimmerton roads impacted by flash flooding
Flash flooding caused chaos north of Wellington on Saturday after heavy rain inundated homes and closed roads.
State Highway 1 on the Kapiti Coast between Paekakariki and the Plimmerton roundabout… Audio
What caused Wellington motorists to get stuck yesterday
Commuters were trapped on Wellington's roads last night, after a slip on State Highway 2 caused the network to seize up.
One motorist, Cindy Thompson, told RNZ it was the worst traffic she had ever… Audio
Coronavirus: Traffic back after lockdown
Traffic will be picking up around the country this morning on the first day of Alert Level 2.
While schools don't fully open until next Monday, thousands will be returning to work today for the first… Audio
Deaths before official holiday road toll begins
Four people have already been killed on the roads before the official Christmas holiday road toll period even begins this afternoon at 4pm.
One person died near Levin on Sunday and three people were… Audio
Christmas traffic jam expected to hit early
The Christmas holiday road jam is expected to strike earlier than usual this year, with the Transport Agency warning motorists to expect queues and delays out of the main centres from as early as… Audio
Wellington train cancellations: Commuters urged to stay home
Wellington rail commuters face major disruption after a freight train derailed in the Wellington railyards on Tuesday night. The Transport Agency's regional transport systems manager, Mark Owen, says… Audio
Remutaka Hill Road to close overnight for two weeks
The Remutaka Hill Road connecting Wellington and Wairarapa is to be closed at night for two weeks in March for maintenance. The Transport Agency has given notice of the closures which will be in place… Audio
Transport Agency spokesporson on Wellington road chaos
The Transport Agency Wellington spokesperson Mark Owen talks about what kind of damage has been done on State Highway 1 north of Wellington, and when he expects the road to re-open. Audio
Slip closes key road between Gisborne and Bay of Plenty
It could take more than a week for the main route between Gisborne and Bay of Plenty to reopen after thousands of cubic metres of earth and rock tumbled onto the road. Video, Audio
NZTA updates Wellington traffic
The Transport Agency's Mark Owen says the roads are still wet and flooded, so there's still a chance of slips. So he says drivers need to be careful. Audio
NZTA fears flooding high winds and slips in lower North Island
The lower North Island is now bearing the brunt of the slow moving storm that's been battering the South. Audio
Snow creates dangerous conditions on roads
Snow has closed roads throughout the South Island, including the Inland Road into Kaikoura. Mark Owen of NZTA warns people to take extra care, and avoid unnecessary travel. Video, Audio
NZTA reopens two Ngauranga Gorge lanes
The Transport Agency is on track to open two lanes into Wellington on Ngauranga Gorge after yesterday's slip, which delayed the travel of thousands of commuters. Audio
Traffic chaos as slip closes SH1 north of Wellington
A landslip closed Ngauranga Gorge today - one of the main roads into Wellington. NZTA's regional transport systems mananger Mark Owen warns of significant delays in the area. Video, Audio
NZTA advises of road closures, warnings for motorists
The Transport Agency's Regional Performance Manager Mark Owen joins us now. Audio
Heavy traffic as commuters leave Wellington
NZTA regional performance manager Mark Owen says people trying to leave Wellington on SH1 should stay put for a while as traffic is backed up. Audio
Rain causes flooding, slips and roads to close in Wellington
Severe rain and wind have caused extensive flooding and slips throughout Wellington and Marlbourough today, cutting off road access in some parts. NZTA's Mark Owen has the latest. Audio
NZTA roads update
Mark Owen is the regional performance manager at the New Zealand Transport Agency. Audio
Mark Owen NTZA Wellington Manager
The latest on the damage to roads and state highway closures. Major bridges are closed because of suspected structural damage. Checks are being carried out today. Audio
Mark Owen from Transit New Zealand
Transit New Zealand has crews out assessing roads and bridges. Audio
