Transport

Mt Messenger protesters claim they bought section of highway

08:51 am on 14 November 2022

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Opponents of the Mt Messenger bypass project in Taranaki are claiming they've bought an old section of state highway they were trespassed from earlier this month.

They paid Land Information $400 for the 424sqm of land - but the Government agency says it's not selling and doesn't want their money.

Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more.