🚧 Cone-ageddon? The Government Declares War on Road Cones! 🎉

Sick of dodging endless rows of road cones on your morning commute? You're not alone — and now, it looks like the Government's on your side.

Transport Minister Chris Bishop has officially launched a cone crackdown, and it's got Kiwi drivers quietly cheering from behind their windscreens.

🟠 What’s the deal?

Turns out, we’ve been living in a bit of a cone-spiracy. From city streets to sleepy towns, New Zealanders have been battling a sea of orange — with no end (or roadworks) in sight.

But Minister Bishop says enough’s enough. He’s calling for a common-sense reset when it comes to how councils manage roadworks. Less overkill. More efficiency. And ideally, fewer cones just for the sake of it.

🛑 The new approach:

• NZTA’s already told state highway contractors to ditch the strict rules and embrace a more practical system.

• Councils? You’re next. Either get on board — or kiss government funding for your road projects goodbye.

• The goal: keep roads safe without turning every journey into a slalom course.

💸 Why it matters:

All those cones and high-viz setups don’t just frustrate drivers — they cost big money. The new directive aims to rein in ballooning costs and reduce the road rage levels across the nation.

🎙️ In a nutshell…

If you’re tired of the Cone Zone on every corner, there may finally be light at the end of the traffic tunnel. The war on unnecessary road cones is officially underway — and we’re here for it.

Stay tuned, Wānaka — we’ll keep you updated on who’s cutting cones… and who’s still making obstacle courses.