Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
MYOB poll: Small businesses seeking change of govt
More than half of small and medium-sized businesses are hoping for a change of government in this year’s October election. That’s according to a nationwide survey of…
Govt seeks feedback on hydrogen roadmap
The Government is seeking feedback on a programme of work to transition New Zealand towards a low emissions economy including an interim hydrogen roadmap for sectors…
Govt partners with BlackRock on $2b renewable energy fund
Green hydrogen and battery storage development will be part of a $2 billion fund with the goal of making New Zealand one of the first countries…
National’s transport plans ‘poorly costed’, says Labour
David Parker Transport minister David Parker is questioning the National Party’s costings for its latest transport plan which he says falls “billions of dollars short”. National’s…
National proposes $24b transport plan
The National Party is proposing to deliver 13 new roads of national significance plus more low emission transport options as part of a $24 billion election…
NZTA to audit for ‘excessive’ RUC purchases
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says it will be auditing and invoicing users of road user charges (RUC) for any “excessive” purchases made during the discount…
National Party makes $500m pothole pledge
The National Party is promising to allocate $500 million towards pothole repairs if elected in October and it’s got the thumbs up from truckies.
Harbour Bridge wind warnings are ‘over reaction’, says EMA
A leading business advocacy group is urging Waka Kotahi to review its closure policy and risk profiles for managing Auckland’s Harbour Bridge. It follows the transport agency…
Public policy risk faces NZ transport sector
Fleet decarbonisation and changing political landscapes were among topics for discussion at Transporting New Zealand’s 2023 Conference with one keynote speaker highlighting the significant public policy…
Gull warns of hefty cost increase from fuel resiliency bill
Fuel retailer Gull is warning consumers will face more pain at the pump if stockholding regulations are implemented through the proposed fuel industry bill. In a…