Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
More revised 50MAX designs released ahead of permit deadline
NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has released additional revised 50MAX proforma designs as operators prepare to transition away from permits. The requirement to hold 50MAX permits has…
Justin Tighe-Umbers: Common ground with Labour, and a warning from Washington
This election National Road Carriers continues to meet with members of parliament from across the aisle to promote sensible policies for the freight and supply chain…
Infrastructure campaign puts election policies under spotlight
Infrastructure New Zealand has launched a nationwide campaign calling for long-term investment decisions to become a key issue in this year’s general election. The Let’s Build…
City Rail Link transforms Auckland’s rail network
Auckland’s rail network has entered a new era with the opening of the City Rail Link, introducing three new stations, redesigned routes and a new timetable…
Greens oppose fuel tax freeze, call for more public transport investment
The Green Party says planned fuel excise increases should go ahead, but wants the additional revenue directed towards public transport, rail, walking and cycling rather than new highways.
Transporting NZ warns fuel tax freeze risks more potholes
Transporting New Zealand is warning that delaying fuel tax increases could lead to more potholes and a less resilient road network as maintenance costs continue to…
Bishop says election influenced fuel tax delay, Hipkins won’t put figure on freeze
Transport Minister Chris Bishop says the Government will take around $1 billion from its operating allowance to fund the delay to next year’s fuel tax increase, acknowledging the November election was a factor in the decision.
Govt scraps 2027 fuel tax hike as election battle intensifies
The Government has cancelled its planned 12 cents per litre fuel excise increase from January 2027 just days after after Labour pledged to freeze the tax…
Labour pledges fuel excise freeze
Labour will not increase fuel excise for the next three years if it wins November’s election, leader Chris Hipkins has pledged, turning the Government’s legislated 22-cent programme of pump tax rises into an election battleground.
National Road Carriers calls for Minister of Supply Chain
National Road Carriers Association (NRC) is calling for the next Government to appoint a Minister of Supply Chain as part of a six-point election manifesto aimed at improving New Zealand’s $59 billion annual freight sector.