Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
WasteCo wins $40m Ashburton District Council waste contract
Christchurch-based waste and environmental services firm WasteCo has secured a multimillion-dollar contract with Ashburton District Council. The nine-year, $40 million contract – with the option of…
Govt refreshes Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund
The Government has unveiled a major refresh of the Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund, with Energy Minister Simon Watts saying the changes will better support New Zealand businesses to transition to cleaner, more competitive supply chains.
Freight sector welcomes Budget tax incentive but urges greater roading investment
Two of New Zealand’s leading road freight associations have welcomed aspects of Budget 2025, including a new tax incentive for business investment and additional funding for…
NZTA to roll out first mobile speed camera in Auckland
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is set to launch its first mobile safety camera SUV in Auckland — marking the formal transition of speed camera operations…
Dom Kalasih: Government’s ferry delays start to bite
Since KiwiRail announced the retirement of the Aratere last week, I’ve heard from many frustrated members. They’re concerned about reduced capacity across the Cook Strait, rising…
Transporting NZ backs congestion charging bill, flags cost concerns
Road freight body Transporting New Zealand has given cautious support to proposed congestion charging legislation but says key changes are needed to protect operators and avoid…
Rail Minister defends Aratere retirement as cost-saving
Rail Minister Winston Peters says the decision by the KiwiRail board to retire the Aratere is focused on the long-term future of Cook Strait rail operations…
Govt hands back control of apprentice training to industry
The Government has confirmed it will overhaul the current work-based learning model, giving industries greater control over how apprentices and trainees are trained — a move…
Preferred corridor revealed for Northland Expressway
The Government has unveiled the emerging preferred corridor for the next stages of the Northland Expressway, setting the path for a new four-lane route between Te…
EROAD downplays tariff threat
Transport technology company EROAD says recently introduced US tariffs are unlikely to have any material impact on its earnings, despite the company deriving nearly half of…