Photo: Allied Media filesAn intersection linking State Highway 6 and the new Homestead Bay development is expected to be paid by the developer, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says. Approval was given this week for RCL Homestead Bay Ltd to develop thousands of houses in the Homestead Bay area, subject to conditions. RCL Homestead Bay Ltd is set to host an open day today. He said time-of-use charging might be able to spread some demand and lead to better use of the roads. Legislation passed last November allowed time-of-use charging to be carried out in New Zealand.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 20, 2026 16:10 UTC