Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
Billy Clemens: A promising start from coalition government
The Coalition Government released its 100-day, 49-point-plan last week, which included plenty of welcome news for road transport businesses.
Road freight priorities outlined to Transport Minister
Road freight body Transporting New Zealand has released its industry briefing to newly appointed Transport Minister Simeon Brown, which includes eight actions to support the sector…
Industry presents automotive training blueprint to Govt
The Motor Trade Association of New Zealand (MTA) is calling on the Government to restore an industry-led approach to automotive training.
Govt confirms transport policies as part of 100-day action plan
Repealing the Clean Car Discount scheme by December 31 is among policies confirmed by the new National-led Government as part of its promised 100-day action plan.
Port lease proposed for $4b Auckland fund
Leasing Port of Auckland’s commercial operations is part of mayor Wayne Brown’s proposal for a new regional wealth fund with the aim of providing a “better…
Trucking industry welcomes new transport minister
New Zealand’s road transport industry is welcoming the appointment of Simeon Brown as transport minister and says fixing roads and getting more efficient trucks operating will be top of the agenda.
New coalition Government formed
A new Government has finally been announced following weeks of coalition negotiations and will see ACT leader David Seymour and NZ First leader Winston Peters share the role…
Brett Aldridge: Industry compliance streamlining gathers pace
I’d like to take this opportunity to discuss an exciting project we have under way. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Programme (CVSP) is gathering momentum and has reached an exciting stage where we are starting to see the power the programme has to level the playing field for the freight sector.
Auckland Council green-lights congestion charges
Auckland motorists can expect to see congestion charges in place by early 2025 with local councillors voting in favour of plans to introduce the scheme. The…
Regulation approved to manage old tyres
Regulations have now been approved that will change the way New Zealand manages around 6.5 million tyres each year that reach their end of life. It…