Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
Transporting NZ backs road rule changes
Transporting New Zealand has welcomed a number of planned changes to the road rules, saying they reflect practices already common on New Zealand roads.
Transport industry backs NZTA’s major projects pipeline
The National Road Carriers Association (NRC) has welcomed the publication of NZTA's Major Transport Projects Pipeline, saying it will improve the resilience, safety and productivity of…
Heavy vehicle rule changes to cut red tape from August
The Government will introduce a series of heavy vehicle regulatory reforms from August 6, including removing permit requirements for 50MAX vehicles, permanently allowing heavier low and…
Scrappage scheme, trades fund headline MTA election manifesto
The Motor Trade Association is calling for a $2000 vehicle scrappage incentive, a new National Trades Training Fund and a delay to the second phase of Warrant of Fitness reform in its election year manifesto, launched at Parliament last night.
Transport industry leaders honoured at Parliament
Leaders in New Zealand's road freight industry have been recognised at Transporting New Zealand's annual industry awards, with seven individuals and organisations honoured for their contributions to safety, innovation, training and leadership.
NRC urges Govt to halve proposed truck congestion charge
National Road Carriers (NRC) is calling on the Government to scale back its proposed congestion charging regime, arguing heavy vehicles should pay no more than twice the passenger vehicle rate rather than the proposed four-to-one ratio.
Govt backs all 16 recommendations in National Infrastructure Plan
The Government has agreed to support all 16 recommendations contained in the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission's National Infrastructure Plan, including a review of the land transport…
Transport funding reform ‘has to happen’, Bishop says
Transport Minister Chris Bishop says the Government is moving towards electronic road user charges as part of a major reform of New Zealand’s transport funding system…
Court approves $10.9m Hino settlement in New Zealand class action
The High Court has approved a $10.9 million settlement in a class action against Hino Motors Limited (HML) relating to certain diesel trucks sold in New…
Labour’s $20 public transport cap sparks debate
Labour has announced plans to cap public transport fares at $20 a week in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and $10 a week elsewhere in New Zealand if elected, positioning the policy as a cost-of-living measure for commuters and families.