Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
Transporting NZ cautions against ‘anything goes’ approach to rural road rules
Transporting New Zealand says calls to relax rules around agricultural vehicles on rural roads must be balanced with safety and infrastructure concerns, following a 1News report…
Govt backs Tasman with $50m roading recovery boost
Tasman District mayor Tim King is welcoming extra financial support from central government to help cover the tens of millions of dollars in roading repairs after…
Labour says half a billion ‘wasted’ as Aratere retires with no replacements
Labour has accused the Government of wasting more than half a billion dollars on replacing the Cook Strait ferries without securing new vessels, as the Aratere makes its final sailing.
Free Kiwi app to help drivers prepare for RUC changes
Kiwi petrol car owners will face Road User Charges (RUCs) for the first time by 2027 — a change set to affect an extra 3.7 million cars and add to vehicle admin for many households.
Trucking industry backs Govt’s plan for universal road user charges
New Zealand’s road freight associations are backing the Government’s move to modernise the road user charges (RUC) system ahead of a wider transition to universal electronic…
Govt unveils next steps to replace petrol tax with eRUC
Transport Minister Chris Bishop says Cabinet has agreed to a suite of legislative reforms paving the way for a “once-in-a-generation” overhaul of how New Zealanders pay for roads — moving away from fuel excise tax towards electronic road user charges (e-RUC) for all vehicles.
Govt clamps down on road cone overkill
Transport Minister Chris Bishop says local councils will soon be required to take a more "commonsense approach" to temporary traffic management before receiving government funding. The…
Govt seeks public input on long-term fuel security plan
The Government is calling for public feedback on a draft Fuel Security Plan, aimed at strengthening New Zealand’s fuel resilience in the face of global and…
NZTA takes over full operation of safety camera network from police
The New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has officially taken over responsibility for the country’s safety camera network from Police, marking a significant shift in…
Govt drops key freight study, sparking backlash from industry
The Government has scrapped a major national freight study that industry leaders say is vital for informed decision-making on New Zealand’s transport network. The Ministry of…