Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
Nick Leggett: Transport businesses face severe stress despite RUC discount extension
Nick Leggett We are delighted that the Government has heeded the call from Transporting New Zealand to extend fuel tax discounts and the reduction in road…
Relief for road freight as RUC discount extended
The road transport industry is welcoming the Government’s decision to extend fuel tax relief and discounts to road user charges until January. The move was announced…
New Auckland speed limit changes come into effect
New Auckland speed limit changes are coming into effect on more than 800 roads in the region. It’s part of Auckland Transport’s second phase of speed…
Waikato Expressway speed limit to change to 110 km/h
New speed limits of 110km/h have been set for the SH1 Waikato Expressway between Hampton Downs and Tamahere. The new speed limits will apply to the…
Fuel tax and RUC reduction must be extended, says Transporting NZ
The road transport industry is calling on the Government to extend the reduction in fuel excise and road user charges (RUC) indefinitely as prices at the…
Freight forwarders fined nearly $10m for cartel activity
The High Court has imposed penalties totalling over $9.7 million to two international freight forwarding companies found to have engaged in longstanding cartel agreements with their…
European parliament bans ICE cars and vans from 2035
The European Commission’s proposal to reach zero-emission road mobility by 2035 has been endorsed by members of the European parliament (MEPs).
Transporting NZ urges Govt not to interfere with supply chain
Road freight body Transporting NZ is urging the Government to “stick to its knitting” and keep its hands out of New Zealand’s supply chain. It comes…
Council seeks review of POAL’s failed automation project
Auckland Council is seeking a review of decisions made by the former chief executive and board of directors of the Ports of Auckland (POAL) following the axing of its automation project.
Video: Kiwi innovators sought for transport solutions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELDA5tLkmsQ The Government is allocating $15 million for innovators to put forward their solutions to help solve some of New Zealand’s biggest transport challenges. Michael Wood…