Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
Industry welcomes new transport minister
New Zealand's road freight bodies are praising the work of outgoing Transport Minister Simeon Brown while welcoming his successor Chris Bishop who takes on the portfolio.
Exempt goods vehicles from congestion charges, says Transporting NZ
Congestion charging on New Zealand roads should exempt goods vehicles to avoid efficiency benefits being offset by freight fees and surcharges. That's according to national road…
Brett Gliddon appointed NZTA chief executive
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) board has appointed transport services group general manager Brett Gliddon as chief executive from February 17, 2025. Brett Gliddon…
Lifting productivity key, says Finance Minister
Lifting New Zealand’s productive capacity is key to unlocking the country’s potential, according to Finance Minister Nicola Willis, who released the Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update…
Govt unveils Hydrogen Action Plan
The Government has released a Hydrogen Action Plan which aims to attract investment, streamline consents and position New Zealand for emerging hydrogen opportunities. “New Zealand is…
Govt to roll out new road tolling
The Government has announced key changes to road tolling policies, aiming to accelerate critical investment in New Zealand’s transport infrastructure. Transport Minister Simeon Brown says the reforms will help deliver new roads more efficiently while ensuring users share in the cost.
Govt must ‘firm up’ infrastructure pipeline – Engineering NZ
New Zealand needs up to an additional 2,300 engineers annually to support its growth, even before replacing those who retire or move overseas.
Govt fails on ferry announcement, says union
The Government has just "kicked the can down the road" on the Cook Strait ferries, says the Maritime Union of New Zealand National.
Auckland Transport loses decision-making powers
Auckland Transport is being stripped of its statutory independence with key decisions to be made by elected council members under major legislative reform. The announcement…
Govt seeks input on ‘easy-to-use’ RUC
The Ministry of Transport has issued a Request for Information (RFI) inviting input on the development of retail services for a reformed Road User Charges (RUC)…