Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
ACT Party vows to fight ‘ute tax’
Simon Court The ACT party says it will seek to repeal the Clean Car Discount and Clean Car Standard if it’s part of the next government. …
Nick Leggett: Is Waka Kotahi Abdicating Responsibility for Road to Zero?
Nick Leggett Further sweeping changes to state highway speed limits have renewed the focus on the Government’s Road to Zero campaign and who’s responsible for delivering…
Govt explores offshore windfarms
The Government is seeking public feedback on the development of offshore renewable energy infrastructure like wind farms, which can deliver more electricity to help charge EVs…
Transport industry seeks ‘urgent clarification’ around RUC discount period
Should road freight operators “stockpile” road user charges (RUC) before the transport support package ends on January 31? That’s the question the industry is asking following…
Nick Leggett: Ending the fuel discount will fuel inflation and drive-up prices
Nick Leggett This week, Transporting New Zealand met with transport minister Michael Wood to argue for the continuation of the transport package that comprises a reduction…
Fuel relief extension uncertain but Govt promises announcement soon
The road transport sector says it’s “encouraged but not convinced” by finance minister Grant Robertson’s promise to revisit a possible extension of the Government’s transport support package.
Green hydrogen project goes to Court of Appeal
A Taranaki-based green hydrogen project promising to help decarbonise heavy transport is being blocked by Greenpeace in a High Court appeal.
Inflation could get worse if fuel tax relief ends – Transporting NZ
Kiwis will soon be in for a shock at the pump if the Government doesn’t extend its fuel relief measures. That’s the warning from road freight…
Petition launched to stop speed reductions
The National Party is calling on the Government to scrap its proposed blanket speed limit reductions on state highways. National’s transport spokesperson Simeon Brown says the measures…
Certainty needed on fuel discount extension – Transporting NZ
Kiwis could see the cost of living crisis get worse if the fuel tax cut is not extended next year, a leading road freight body says. …