Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
Govt U-turn on transport must be permanent: Transporting NZ
Nick Leggett Road freight body Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the Government’s U-turn on its transport priorities but is urging for a rethink on long-term planning…
Land transport policy to change in wake of cyclone
Cyclone Gabrielle has forced the Government to change its indicative transport priorities, transport minister Michael Wood has confirmed. According to a briefing released to the Herald under the Official…
Emissions reduction key focus of next land transport policy
Investments that support emissions reductions will be at the heart of the Government’s updated land transport policy. According to a briefing released to the Herald under the Official…
Roads targeted in $300m interim relief package
The Government has announced a $300 million interim emergency relief package for the regions affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and the January floods with a major chunk…
Govt scraps biofuels mandate
The Government has scrapped the proposed biofuels mandate as it looks to focus on the cost of living. It was among a number of programmes that…
Nick Leggett: Continuation of transport support package a big win
Nick Leggett The Government’s announcement this week that it will extend the transport support package, including the 36% RUC discount, through to June 30 this year…
Wood remains transport minister
Transport minister Michael Wood has retained his role under a Cabinet reshuffle but also becomes minister for Auckland and associate finance minister, with Grant Robertson remaining finance minister.
Ardern to step down as PM, general election date confirmed
Jacinda Ardern has announced she will be stepping down as prime minister no later than February 7 and has confirmed a date for this year’s general…
Nick Leggett: Waka Kotahi and Govt need to move beyond narrow focus on speed
Nick Leggett I would like to start by wishing everybody a Happy New Year. Unfortunately, for some Kiwi families, the year has already gotten off to…
NZTA rejects claims Pūhoi-Warkworth motorway is ready
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx5GNuag8-o Claims that the new Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway could have been opened before Christmas have been rejected by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency as “entirely…