Supporters

David Seymour

Nobody cares more about Wairarapa than people from Wairarapa. With local support, the first hurdle for Government support is cleared, and a better road will become a realistic prospect, then a real project. . . .
David Seymour
Leader, ACT Party

Nick Leggett

A tunnel would be the best bet to ensure you remain connected and have an alternative route to the current Remutaka road . . .
Nick Legget
Chief Executive Infrastructure NZ

Robyn Wilson

I am happy to support the Remutaka Road Action Group and the mahi they are doing to improve access to our region. . . .
Robyn Wilson
General Manager, Masterton Medical

Ramrodders

We support the construction of a new high-quality highway between Featherston and Kaitoke. . . .
Ramrodders Inc (Affiliated with NZ Hot Rod Association)

Bruce McCallum

I support an investigation into a new highway between Featherston and Kaitoke. . . .
Bruce McCallum
Chair, Booth's Logistics Ltd

Anna Nielson

A more reliable transport link between Wellington and Wairarapa is critical if we are to achieve growth in tourism. . . .
Anna Nielson
Chief Executive, Destination Wairarapa

Bob Francis

I support an investigation into an alternative route to provide much needed resilience. . . .
Bob Francis CNZM, QSO, MBE, JP

Nicola Belsham

To ensure resilience, Wairarapa must have a new highway or a readily accessible alternative route. . . .
Nicola Belsham
General Manager, Business Wairarapa

Kieran McAnulty

I support the call to look into the resilience of the Remutaka Hill Road and for it to be designated a Road of Regional Significance. . . .
Kieran McAnulty
Member of Parliament, Labour Party

Wayne Guppy

We support any investigation into options for replacing or improving the State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill Road. . . .
Wayne Guppy
Mayor, Upper Hutt City Council

Ron Mark

A modern highway connecting Wellington to the Wairarapa will not only transform travel making it quicker and safer. . . .
Ron Mark
Mayor Carterton District Council

Adrienne Staples

I support the objective of the Remutaka Road Action Group to have the Remutaka Road included in the Government's list of Roads of Regional Significance. . . .
Adrienne Staples
Regional Councillor, Greater Wellington Regional Council

Annemarie Gibbs

As a midwife in Wairarapa Ata Rauru (Maternity Unit) we have had several times recently when we have needed to get women to Wellington Hospital urgently. The regular closures of the Remutaka Hill road negatively impact our ability to provide appropriate (life saving) care to the whanau in the Wairarapa region. . . .
Name Withheld
Midwife Wairarapa Maternity Unit

Connor Dovah

I deal with landslips in my job every day, and every time I drive over the Remutaka Hill Road I see more danger of slips. The road is older than some towns in the Wairarapa, and it does. . . .
Connor Dovah
Natural Hazards Insurance Specialist

Remutaka Road Action Group

Supporter Statements