Central Hawke’s Bay mayor calls for national bridge design to cut costs

Local Democracy reporter·Hawkes Bay Today·7 Oct, 2026 10:34 PM4 mins to read‌Central Hawke’s Bay mayor Will Foley is calling for a standardised approach to bridge building and maintenance across New Zealand. Photo / CHB District CouncilCentral Hawke’s Bay mayor Will Foley wants a standardised approach to bridge building in New Zealand and says it could save councils millions of dollars without compromising safety or quality.Foley has written to Minister of Transport Chris Bishop, NZTA and transport spokespeople across the political spectrum. Foley says in