Supporters

Chris Gollins

We must have the certainty of guaranteed connection for the Wairarapa to prosper. The current route’s record of closures and its vulnerability to natural events is farcical. . . .
Chris Gollins
Principal Gollins Commercial

Theodore Taptiklis

An easy road through the Remutakas increases the attractiveness of SH2 as a main road north with consequential benefits to communities all along the route. The opportunity with our present roading-oriented government should be seized now. . . .
Theodore Taptiklis

Tracey Hammond

I did try using the trains but found them to be too unreliable. The hill is dangerous and we hear the ambulances attending to crashes frequently. Drivers are not confident driving over the hill which likely contributes to the accidents. . . .
Tracey Hammond
Social Worker

Vivian Stokes

The hill is unsafe and hard on cars,is about time the Wairarapa is shown some love after being forgot about,not much infrastructure has changed in years. This would open up for better travel into the Wairarapa. . . .
Vivian Stokes
Plumber

Andre Dumas

This is a major route for heavy vehicles, with traffic and incidents on the rise. How many lives must be lost before the government takes action to ensure safe travel? . . .
Andre Dumas
Project Manager

Kate

This road is dangerous and is not sustainable, so absolutely a new, safe road is needed. . . .
Kate

Faran Ahmad Khan

I would be delighted to support such an initiative. The current road situation, as described by the Remutaka Road Action Group, necessitates an alternative route for improved conditions. . . .
Faran Ahmad Khan

Chris Davies

I support this. As a truck driver, knowing the cost and the wear and tear generated by the old road, i support a new alternative even if it costs road users . . .
Chris Davies
Self Employed Truck Driver

Alan Stewart

It's crazy to think people have put up with this road for so long. If you ask me its a ticking time bomb. The billion dollar price tag sounds like a massive figure but what about the forecasted and to date costs of keeping the road going with all the slips that happen and will continue to happen. . . .
Connor Casbolt
Builder, Supreme Building Services

Hari Mogoșanu

A better road will increase the amount of visitors to the region contributing to greater economic growth and will make the Dark Sky Reserve more accessible. . . .
Hari Mogoșanu
Executive Director, NZ Astrobiology Network Trust

Brett Agnew

I believe that the government should consider creating another crossing over the Remutakas and this should be considered a road of national significance, securely linking Wairarapa, Tararua, and Hawke’s Bay to Wellington . . .
Brett Agnew

Maree Kedzlie

The constant rehabilitation of the Remutaka Hill road is a huge inconvenience and the closures mean if I’m on a late flight I cannot get home. Great work team! 100% in support. . . .
Maree Kedzlie

Mark Callaghan

With the underslip that occurred on 7th October, the hill has been under urgent repair . . .
Mark Callaghan

Beng White

The most recent landslip proves that we need a safer alternative. It is another Manawatu Gorge waiting to happen that will cut off the Wairarapa from the rest of Wellington . . .
Beng White

Nicholas Fox

This is a crucial project for the resilience of Aotearoa . . .
Nicholas Fox
CEO Jumping Fox Interactive Ltd

Chris Miles

As a daily commuter/ driver for the last 14 years over the Remutaka hill road, I no longer deem this road fit for purpose. . . .
Chris Miles

Rodney Lay

They managed to get a bypass of Mt Messenger. The Remutaka hill has nearly three times as many traffic movements per day as Mt Messenger . . .
Rodney Lay

Paul Stent

The hill is another Manawatu Gorge waiting to happen. Get this underway now! . . .
Paul Stent

Lisa Foster

An alternative is essential and a safer option . . .
Lisa Foster

Belinda Milnes

I’m keen to see the infrastructure unlock the Wairarapa’s potential. . . .
Belinda Milnes

David Holmes

I fully support this project . . .
David Holmes
Councillor, Masterton District Council

Nathalie Reid

The Remutaka road is no longer fit for purpose for the amount of daily users. In the last 5 years or so the road has had more remedial but not at a suitable timeline for a State Highway. . . .
Nathalie Reid

Sam Leske

Many of our guests travel to Star Safari from Wellington just for the evening and the frequent closure of the road has had an impact on our business. . . .
Sam Leske
Owner Milky-Way.Kiwi Ltd

Siobhan Jephson

I support the proposal of the new highway over the Remutakas as the current road is deteriorating and we need an alternative otherwise we are isolated from the capital which is part of our region . . .
Siobhan Jephson

Luke Gardner

My business relies on Wellington people being able to visit. . . .
Luke Gardner
Owner Longbush Cottage

Dean Rangi

Build a new road, the hill can become a second alternate route. If you can do Transmission gully then you can open up the east coast by doing the same. . . .
Dean Rangi

Tania Cutts

We need a reliable available highway to have access to our closest airport / work responsibilities / schooling etc . . .
Tania Cutts

Justine Prain

I think it is vital for both resilence and for the economic prosperity of the Wairarapa to improve the transport infrastructure . . .
Justine Prain

John White

The Remutaka road is vital to access to the Wairarapa. The current slip near the bottom at the Featherston end is a good example of the impact of a landslip on the road with potential for long delays. . . .
John White
Director

Jim Wyeth

If we have a major earthquake or heavy rain event the alternative route is far too costly in time and running costs for many that regularly use this road . . .
Jim Wyeth

Matt Guildford

I would highly promote a safer passage and upgrade to the hill. . . .
Matt Guildford
Financial Advisor

Ted Charlton

Have driven the Remutaka Hill Road for 40 years and for same length of time have talked about the obvious alternative which should have been completed decades ago . . .
Ted Charlton
Business Owner

Nick Thompson

Drive to Wellington 3-5 days a week for work, would be happy to pay a toll. . . .
Nick Thompson
IT Director

Leigh Ramsey

I think an alternative route would improve resilience of the region and also support state highway 1 as an alternative if effected by closer . . .
Leigh Ramsey

Sam Booth

We definitely and desperately need this road. The Wairarapa deserves it. . . .
Sam Booth
Pilot, Jetconnect/Qantas

Mike Casey

Supporting rural communities and economies to thrive . . .
Mike Casey
Owner, Forest Lodge Orchard

Bruce Symons

There is so much to do in the Wairarapa but with the current road it takes so long to get there. . . .
Bruce Symons

Martin Higgins

An alternative route is essential to prevent the region being cut off from the services of the Capital with attendant dire consequences. . . .
Martin Higgins

Jill Higgins

I support investigation into an alternative route as soon as possible. . . .
Jill Higgins

Adam Lee

It's crazy that we use a goat track as a highway. The efficiencies that could be achieved over a long term are emense! . . .
Adam Lee
CFO Aspeq Ltd

Berend Oldenburger

A resilient highway corridor is needed through the Remutaka Hill Ranges to connect Wellington with the Wairarapa . . .
Berend Oldenburger
Traffic Management

Rob Bremner

The route from the Wairarapa to Wellington is critical to many businesses. . . .
Rob Bremner
VP Customer Experience, SAP

Angela Henry

A new highway will equally support long term employment, first home buyer and investor opportunities. . . .
Angela Henry
Team Manager, Ministry of Education

Kate

We would wholeheartedly support an alternative route as we have seen many accidents and been sat in traffic for hours on the hill because of these accidents. . . .
Kate

Syman Nand

Wairarapa and Remutakas are the most undervalued and under investment areas. An easy access and straight road will promote development of houses . . .
Syman Nand

Yvette Elliston

I hate the hill road and often feel carsick driving over so only really go when it is a special occasion. . . .
Yvette Elliston

Ben Stokes

If we are going to spend the money developing the road why not do it right and future proof it. It should be 2 lanes the whole way and set up for growth. . . .
Ben Stokes
Carpenter

Blair Ramsey

I live in the Wairarapa and absolutely hate the Remutaka hill road and no amount of cutting corners or trying to dress it up will make me change how I feel about it. . . .
Blair

Remutaka Road Action Group

Supporter Statements