Photo: Getty ImagesThe South Island has largely been bypassed in yesterday's big spending announcement for roads. The government said its "New Zealand Upgrade" had been targeted at growth areas where increasing populations were putting extra pressure on the roading network. Tasman District Mayor Tim King. Photo: RNZ / Tracy NealTasman District mayor Tim King said it was galling that his region had missed out when that was exactly what it had been experiencing. He said the South Island projects could still end up securing funding from the annual $4.5bn National Land Transport Programme.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 29, 2020 21:11 UTC