Strong local interest in Manawatū Tararua highway contracts 23 Feb, 2021 12:18 AM 5 minutes to read The turnout at Monday's procurement information session in Dannevirke held by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency exceeded expectations. Photo / Sue Emeny Hawkes Bay Today By: Sue Emeny Tararua businesses have shown strong interest in bidding for contracts on Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency's Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway project. The big turnout at a procurement information session in Dannevirke on Monday evening came as a surprise to the organisers. Te Ahu a Turanga people, safety and cultural manager Mark Long said there had been expressions of interest from local contractors and suppliers in attending the session held at Tararua REAP.