Prime Minister Bill English announced the policy during a visit to Hawke's Bay today. Photo: NZ HeraldThe National Party has committed to building 10 new major highways at a cost of $10.5 billion if it is returned to power in September. Prime Minister Bill English announced the policy during a visit to Hawke's Bay today. National's seven Roads of National Significance are either complete or being constructed, and Transport Minister Simon Bridges said it was time for "a new generation of nation-building projects". They would be funded through the National Land Transport Fund and public-private partnerships.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 20, 2017 01:18 UTC