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Story: Bridges and tunnels

The new Hāpuawhenua viaduct

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The new Hāpuawhenua viaduct

In 1987 the old Hāpuawhenua viaduct was replaced by an elegant new one, built of pre-stressed concrete. The new viaduct was longer than its predecessor, at 414 metres. Richard Prebble, minister of transport, stands on the structure on the day of its official opening.

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Alexander Turnbull Library, Dominion Post Collection (PA-Group-00685)

Reference: EP/1987/3174/11A

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Jock Phillips, Bridges and tunnels – Notable bridges, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/23647/the-new-hapuawhenua-viaduct (accessed 24 June 2026).

Story by Jock Phillips, published 10 March 2010, updated 1 August 2024.