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Roadworks on State Highway 2 Damage Vehicles in Hawke’s Bay
2/8/2026
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Story summary
- Central Hawke’s Bay faces ongoing roadworks on State Highway 2.
- Residents report vehicle damage due to loose stones from the works.
- Sam Johnstone, a local, reports windscreen stone chips despite a 30 km/h limit.
- NZ Transport Agency denies compensation, citing Higgins managed the worksite appropriately.
- Martin Colditz of the NZ Transport Agency explains the second coat of sealing is a standard safety procedure and notes the risk of loose stones.
