Hon MICHAEL WOOD: Te Ahu a Turanga, the Manawatū Tararua highway, has completed its first earthworks season, with over 650,000 cubic metres of earth moved since construction began in January of this year. The landscaping team have been out in all weather and have met their goal of getting close to 250,000 native plants in the ground. Around 630,000 plants are growing at a number of nurseries for planting next year. Work is also starting on a new walking and cycling path in Napier, on State Highway 50 between Battery Road and Prebensen Drive roundabout, and work will include the construction of a pedestrian and cyclist - shared path, level crossing upgrades, and new road markings to improve safety and efficiency for everyone.