Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
Speed limits on chopping block across NZ’s state highway network
A raft of speed reduction measures across New Zealand’s state highway network have been released by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency for public consultation. The Interim…
Govt seeks feedback on new Waitematā Harbour crossing
Aucklanders are being asked to give their feedback on the city’s transport connections and plans for a new Waitematā Harbour crossing. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency…
Auckland mayor dismisses congestion charging, for now
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says congestion charging might be part of the mix in the future but right now is a “distraction”.
Weak support for lower speed limits
Documents from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency show that Kiwis don’t support having speed limits cut as part of road safety measures. It was revealed following…
Govt tackles fuel market with supply measures and more ComCom pricing power
Fuel importers and wholesalers with bulk storage facilities will now be required to hold minimum levels of onshore stocks of petrol, jet fuel, and diesel. It’s…
Govt opens supply chain resilience investigation
The Government has asked the Productivity Commission to hold an inquiry into the resilience of the New Zealand economy to supply chain disruptions. Finance minister Grant…
Govt books impacted by lower fuel tax and RUC
Grant Robertson Lower fuel excise duties and road users charges have contributed to core Crown tax revenue $133 million below forecast at $26.7 billion for the…
Kiwis step up for transport solutions
New road surfacing technology is among key innovations to get funding from the Government’s $15 million transport solutions fund. Kiwis up and down the country have stepped…
State highway speed limits ‘on the chopping block’, warns National Party
Road freight could suffer if speed limits are slashed across much of the country’s state highway network, Opposition transport spokesperson Simeon Brown says. Simeon Brown Maps…
Govt allocates $61m to boost bus driver pay
The Government is spending $61 million to help lift bus driver wages around the country and tackle the driver shortage. The funding, secured in Budget 22…