Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
Govt signs new speed limit rule, enables up to 120km/h
The Government has signed a new speed limit rule which reverses Labour’s blanket speed limit reductions with over 65% of public submissions supporting the plan. Transport…
Govt toughens penalties for attacks on bus drivers
The Government is introducing a new aggravating factor for offences against public transport workers following an increase in abuse and attacks in recent months. "We want…
Govt launches $27.7m low emissions heavy vehicle fund
The Government has launched the Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund (LEHVF) to promote innovation and offset the cost of hundreds of heavy vehicles powered by clean…
Justin Tighe-Umbers: Report card out for Ministry of Transport
This week another report was quietly released in Wellington, and given the volume of reports lately you could be forgiven for stifling a yawn and moving on to the crossword.
Govt’s $300m rail budget slash sparks criticism from opposition
Labour’s transport spokesperson Tangi Utikere says the Government's National Land Transport Programme (NLTF) fails to deliver for rail freight which would take more trucks off our…
110km/h speed limit proposed from Orewa to Warkworth
The Government is proposing speed limit increases of 110km/h on State Highway 1 from Orewa to Warkworth to enable faster journey times between Auckland and Northland…
NZ First bill proposes to ‘disestablish’ AT
Winston Peters New Zealand First is proposing to "disestablish" Auckland Transport which it says will "restore democratic control" over transport management in the city -- a…
Govt proposes RUCs for light fleet by 2027 as part of revenue action plan
Tolling reforms and road user charges (RUC) for all vehicles by 2027 is part of a new revenue action plan outlined by the Government to target critical transport infrastructure.
First 110km/h speed limit proposed for South Island
Proposed speed limit increases to 110km/h on State Highway 1/76 Christchurch Southern Motorway to Rolleston will mean faster journey times for Kiwis travelling in and out…
Trucking operator hit with $45,000 fine for unconsented depot
A south Auckland trucking company and its owner were fined a total of $45,000 in the Auckland District Court last week after pleading guilty to five charges of breaching the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA).