Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
110km/h limit proposed for Kāpiti Expressway
Consultation on raising the speed limit for the Kāpiti Expressway from 100km/h to 110km/h begins on April 22. Transport Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed news and…
Natural hydrogen should be free of Treaty claims, minister says
Ownership rights around New Zealand's natural hydrogen resources are coming to the spotlight with the coalition Government seeking legal advice around potential Treaty claims.
Hawke’s Bay seeks more govt funding for $1.1b road rebuild
Hawke’s Bay leaders are warning their local economy is at risk unless more government funding is provided to rebuild the region’s extensively damaged roads and bridges.
Govt committing to tax cuts
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she will be delivering “urgently-needed tax relief” in this year’s Budget.
Govt subsidy to increase Cook Strait competition?
Road freight body Transporting New Zealand has emphasised the benefit of a "competitive and resilient" Cook Strait connection to businesses and consumers in a recent meeting…
Port lease proposal criticised in letter to mayor
A proposed 35-year lease of Auckland's downtown port is being slammed by a group of prominent Aucklanders in an open letter to the mayor. The letter…
Govt briefing explores ‘possibility’ of KiwiRail’s Cook Strait exit
Confusion around the future of KiwiRail’s Cook Strait ferries has left New Zealand "steering blind". That's according to the Maritime Union in response to ministerial documents…
Simon Bridges appointed NZTA chair
Former Transport Minister and chief executive of the Auckland Business Chamber Simon Bridges has been appointed as the new board chair of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) for a three-year term.
Bill passed to end Auckland Regional Fuel Tax
The coalition Government has passed legislation to end the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax on June 30, 2024. It was part of the Government's 100-day action plan…
Land transport policy needs long-term stability, says Civil Contractors NZ
Civil Contractors New Zealand is welcoming an increased focus on maintenance and renewals in the draft Government Policy Statement on land transport but warns against the long-term dangers of an…