Transport agency staff who tried to survey land needed for the $200 million Mt Messenger bypass were obstructed by representatives of the landowners. Supplied The stoush over building the $200m Mt Messenger bypass continues. “The survey was called off because the surveyors were obstructed from entering the property and there was concern for their safety. Stuff The planned Mt Messenger bypass route will be shorter and cut driving time for motorists. Kiri McKee, NZ Outdoors Party candidate for Te Tai Hauauru, and other Outdoors Party supporters had been present when the NZTA representatives arrived.

Source: Stuff January 14, 2021 16:00 UTC