Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
Auckland mayor dismisses rumours of port sale
Rumours that a Dubai-based global logistics operator is eyeing a takeover of Ports of Auckland is being shut down by the new mayor and maritime union. …
Govt’s Reshaping Streets proposal ignores freight, industry warns
Vital freight supply has been ignored in proposed changes which give councils more power to transform streets and urban spaces, the road transport industry says.  …
Mayor demands ‘change in approach’ from Auckland Transport
Getting rid of “unnecessary road cones and road closures” will be part of a new programme led by new Auckland mayor Wayne Brown. He has written…
NZ govt officials visit Fuso headquarters in Japan
A delegation of key stakeholders, including energy and resources minister Megan Woods, was recently given a tour of Fuso headquarters in Japan.
Skilled migrant changes bring ‘little cheer’ to automotive sector
A leading automotive industry body says the Government’s changes to key visa categories does little to address the chronic labour shortage facing the sector. On Tuesday…
Road surfacing study gets $9.1m govt funding
The research arm of leading design and engineering firm WSP in New Zealand has received $9.1 million in funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…
Major transport projects flashing ‘red’
More than half of the Government’s ongoing projects under the $8.7 billion transport package of the NZ Upgrade Programme have been flagged for timeframe and budget…
Govt to roll out new public transport model
A new “Sustainable Public Transport Framework” announced by transport minister Michael Wood plans to support ‘on-demand’ public transport services, allow councils to own and operate services…
Number of diesel users could be exploiting RUC relief
Some diesel drivers might be taking more than their fair share of road user charges relief following the Government’s efforts to ease price pressures at the…
Livestock transporters playing key role in compliance
The trucking industry is stepping up to help with compliance around transporting cattle and deer following recently changed rules. The Ministry for Primary Industries is reminding…