Nick Leggett
Nick Leggett: New PM faces major economic challenges
Nick Leggett Many people felt political change would occur for New Zealand at our General Election in October of this year. However, the year got off…
Nick Leggett: Waka Kotahi and Govt need to move beyond narrow focus on speed
Nick Leggett I would like to start by wishing everybody a Happy New Year. Unfortunately, for some Kiwi families, the year has already gotten off to…
Nick Leggett: Is Waka Kotahi Abdicating Responsibility for Road to Zero?
Nick Leggett Further sweeping changes to state highway speed limits have renewed the focus on the Government’s Road to Zero campaign and who’s responsible for delivering…
Nick Leggett: Ending of fuel discount package a kick in the guts for transport industry
It’s certainly not what we wanted to hear – especially right on Christmas. The Government’s announcement that it will axe the transport support package next year…
Nick Leggett: Ending the fuel discount will fuel inflation and drive-up prices
Nick Leggett This week, Transporting New Zealand met with transport minister Michael Wood to argue for the continuation of the transport package that comprises a reduction…
Nick Leggett: Green Compact a step to decarbonising road transport
Nick Leggett Early next year we will formally launch the Transporting New Zealand Green Compact: our framework for decarbonising road transport by 2050. To date, we’ve…
Nick Leggett: Rising costs for businesses and consumers require urgent action
Nick Leggett It’s hardly a surprise – the cost of living and doing business is going up. I think everything is pointing towards next year being…
Nick Leggett: Slowing speeds slows the economy
Nick Leggett All Kiwis want to cut the road toll and reduce serious injuries. The ongoing question is how best to do that. It’s fair to…
Nick Leggett: Taupō accident follows repeated warnings about road
Nick Leggett Some of you probably get sick of hearing from me on what you regard as issues that don’t impact you in your life or…
Nick Leggett: ‘Reshaping Streets’ a roadblock for free movement of freight
Nick Leggett Our economy depends on road transport. A staggering 93% of freight in Aotearoa New Zealand is transported by road. The pandemic and ever more…