How are New Zealand traffic alerts updated on KiwiCamsNZ?

Live incident data is synced directly every 10 minutes from Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) and matched with nearby traffic CCTV cameras across State Highways.

Can I see live cameras near road closures or crashes?

Yes! Each road incident card displays the closest live traffic cameras in real-time so you can visually verify highway conditions before driving.

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Official Waka Kotahi NZTA Feed

New Zealand Live Traffic Alerts

Real-time crashes, emergency road closures, roadworks, and hazards across New Zealand state highways, crossed directly with live CCTV webcams.

9 Crashes

181 Roadworks

99 Hazards

All Alerts (251) 💥 Crashes (9) 🚧 Roadworks (181) ⚠️ Hazards & Warnings (99)

Live Interactive Road Incidents Map

Real-time GPS coordinates of active crashes, road closures, and maintenance

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🚧 Road Work Road Closed SH1

Auckland

Est. Resolution: 01/10/2026 04:09

Maintenance

SH 1 Beaver Rd On-ramp Northbound

Schedule: 30 Sep, 21:00 → 01 Oct, 04:09

• Section: Waikato Boundary to SH22 Interchange

📅 Planned

↪️ Detour: Follow posted detour.

This closure is now in place. Delays may be experienced. Follow detour and allow extra time for your journey.

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🚧 Road Work Road Closed SH1

Auckland

Est. Resolution: 30/09/2026 21:52

Maintenance

SH 1 Bombay Off-ramp Northbound

Schedule: 30 Sep, 21:00 → 30 Sep, 21:52

• Section: Waikato Boundary to SH22 Interchange

📅 Planned

↪️ Detour: Follow posted detour.

This closure is dependent on various factors, including weather, and may be postponed or cancelled at late notice. Road users should plan accordingly and allow extra time for the detour.

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SH1 Bombay

0.4 km away

SH1 Nikau Rd

2.5 km away

SH1/SH2 Interchange

4.7 km away

🚧 Road Work Road Closed SH1

Auckland

Est. Resolution: 01/10/2026 04:00

Maintenance

SH 1 Nikau Rd On-ramp Northbound

Schedule: 30 Sep, 21:00 → 01 Oct, 04:08

• Section: Waikato Boundary to SH22 Interchange

📅 Planned

↪️ Detour: Follow posted detour.

This closure is now in place. Delays may be experienced. Follow detour and allow extra time for your journey.

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SH1 Nikau Rd

0.1 km away

SH1/SH2 Interchange

2.2 km away

SH1 Bombay

2.9 km away

🚧 Road Work Road Closed SH1

Auckland

Est. Resolution: 01/10/2026 04:00

Maintenance

SH 1 Esmonde Rd on-ramp Southbound

Schedule: 30 Sep, 21:00 → 01 Oct, 04:11

• Section: SH18 Interchange to AHB

📅 Planned

↪️ Detour: Follow posted detour.

This closure is now in place. Delays may be experienced. Follow detour and allow extra time for your journey.

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SH1 Esmonde Rd

0.1 km away

SH1 Northcote Rd

1.4 km away

SH1 Onewa Rd

1.7 km away

🚧 Road Work Road Closed SH16

Auckland

Est. Resolution: 01/10/2026 04:00

Maintenance

SH 16 Great North Rd On-ramp Westbound

Schedule: 30 Sep, 21:00 → 01 Oct, 04:35

• Section: Great North to Rosebank

📅 Planned

↪️ Detour: Follow posted detour.

This closure is now in place. Delays may be experienced. Follow detour and allow extra time for your journey.

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SH16/20 Interchange East

0.1 km away

SH16/20 Interchange South

0.1 km away

SH20 Waterview

0.3 km away

🚧 Road Work Road Closed SH16

Auckland

Est. Resolution: 01/10/2026 04:00

Maintenance

SH 16 Patiki Rd On-ramp Westbound

Schedule: 30 Sep, 21:00 → 01 Oct, 04:26

• Section: Rosebank to Te Atatu

📅 Planned

↪️ Detour: Follow posted detour.

This closure is now in place. Delays may be experienced. Follow detour and allow extra time for your journey.

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SH16 Patiki Rd

0.1 km away

SH16 Whau River

0.8 km away

SH16 Rosebank Rd

0.8 km away

⚠️ Road Hazard Caution SH1

Auckland

Est. Resolution: Until further notice

Fire

SH 1 Ellerslie Panmure Hwy to Mt Wellington, Southbound

Schedule: 30 Sep, 16:25 → 30 Sep, 19:47

• Section: Hobson St to Redoubt Rd

↪️ Detour: Not applicable.

Due to a fire, the left southbound lane is blocked after the Ellerslie Panmure Highway off ramp. The fire has been put out and crews are clearing the scene. Pass with care and expect delays.

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SH1 South Eastern Hwy

1.1 km away

SH1 Greenlane Interchange

2.8 km away

SH20 Onehunga Wharf

3.9 km away

💥 Road Hazard Road Closed SH29

Waikato

Est. Resolution: 30/09/2026 22:54

Crash

SH 29 Karapiro

Schedule: 30 Sep, 17:10 → 30 Sep, 22:55

• Section: Matamata to Piarere

↪️ Detour: Allow extra time to detour via SH27 to Tirau, then onto SH1.

Due to a crash, SH29 remains closed in both directions between the intersection of SH1/SH29 and Totman Road. The road is expected to remain closed for some time while crews work to remove the vehicle. Follow the direction of traffic management crews.

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🚧 Road Work Caution SH6

Nelson/Marlborough

Est. Resolution: Until further notice

Maintenance

SH 6 Nelson, Bisley Avenue

Schedule: 01 Oct, 06:06 → 01 Oct, 20:00

• Section: Nelson to Richmond

📅 Planned

↪️ Detour: Use alternative route.

Due to road maintenance works on Bisley Avenue, access to this local road is closed from SH6. Please consider alternative route. Please note access remains open to residents only.

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🚧 Road Work Caution SH26

Waikato

Est. Resolution: Until further notice

Maintenance

SH 26 Te Aroha, near the Ema Street intersection

Schedule: 13 Sep, 06:30 → 03 Oct, 17:00

• Section: Tatuanui to Paeroa

📅 Planned

Due to maintenance works, there are multiple stop/go traffic management sites with 30km/h temporary speed restriction in place in the area. Stop on request and drive with caution.

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💥 Road Hazard Caution SH1

Auckland

Est. Resolution: Until further notice

Crash

SH 1 Mt Wellington to Princess St, Southbound

Schedule: 01 Oct, 06:35 → 01 Oct, 07:26

• Section: Hobson St to Redoubt Rd

↪️ Detour: N/A

Due to a crash southbound between Mt Wellington to Princes Street, the right lane is blocked. Use caution when passing and expect delays.

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SH1 South Eastern Hwy

2 km away

SH1 Bairds Rd Overbridge

4.1 km away

SH20 Rimu Rd

5.4 km away

⚠️ Area Warning Caution SH2

Hawkes Bay

Est. Resolution: 31/10/2026 19:00

Services

SH 2 Tutira to Eskdale (Waikoau Bridge to Devil’s Elbow)

Schedule: 28 Sep, 07:00 → 31 Oct, 19:00

• Section: Tutira to Eskdale

📅 Planned

Due to fibre installation work, there will be Stop/Go traffic management with a 30km/h speed restriction in place 24/7 from Monday 28th September to Friday 31st October between 7pm and 7am. Temporary traffic lights will be in from 7pm until the start of work the next mornng. Take extra care and expect some delays.

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🚧 Road Work Caution SH29

Waikato

Est. Resolution: Until further notice

Maintenance

SH 29 Karapiro, near the SH1 intersection

Schedule: 13 Sep, 06:30 → 03 Oct, 17:00

• Section: Matamata to Piarere

📅 Planned

Due to water cutting works, there is stop/go traffic management with a 30km/h temporary speed restriction in place. Stop on request and drive with caution.

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🚧 Road Work Road Closed SH2

Hawkes Bay

Est. Resolution: 12/10/2026 05:00

Other

SH 2 Meeanee Road Northbound Off-Ramp, Jervoistown

Schedule: 25 Sep, 20:00 → 12 Oct, 05:00

• Section: Napier to Pakowhai

📅 Planned

↪️ Detour: Detour via SH2, turn around at Taradale Road roundabout and use the Meeanee Road southbound off-ramp.

Due to project works, this off-ramp will be closed at all times from Friday 25th September at 8pm to Monday 14th October at 5am. The ramp will then reopen to light vehicles on Saturday morning and remain closed to heavy vehicles for the remainder of the work programme. Plan your journey accordingly allowing extra time for travel.

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SH2 Meeanee Rd Interchange

0.1 km away

SH2/SH50/SH51 Taradale Rd Roundabout

3.5 km away

SH2/SH50 Prebensen Dr Roundabout

5 km away

🚧 Road Work Caution SH29

Waikato

Est. Resolution: Until further notice

Maintenance

SH 29 Te Poi, near the SH28 intersection

Schedule: 13 Sep, 06:30 → 03 Oct, 17:00

• Section: Te Poi to Matamata

📅 Planned

Due to water cutting works, there is stop/go traffic management with a 30km/h temporary speed restriction in place. Stop on request and drive with caution.

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SH29 Kaimai Western

1.4 km away

SH29 Western Summit

3.2 km away

Kaimai Lookout Eastbound

3.3 km away

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