Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
Nick Leggett: Government must produce clear roading plan
Nick Leggett Two media articles this week made us even more concerned about the state of roads in New Zealand and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s…
Fair pay bill a step closer, transport industry not in favour
The Government’s Fair Pay Agreement Bill has passed its first reading which aims to introduce sector based bargaining in many industries including transport. The Fair Pay…
Reduced RUC rate kicks in April 21
The Government has passed legislation to help truckies receive their share of recent fuel relief measures. The passing of the Road User Charges (Temporary RUC Reduction…
National Party questions biofuels mandate
The National Party is questioning the timing of the Government’s proposed biofuels mandate and says it will only add to the rising cost of fuel. National’s…
NZ supply chains feel the pinch of China’s zero-COVID policy
New Zealand is among countries facing even greater supply chain pressure following China’s recent COVID-19 lockdowns. China has adopted a zero-COVID policy and government officials recently…
Nick Leggett: Government eyes trucking as a cash cow
Nick Leggett Life is about to get a lot more expensive and our industry is in the Government’s sights for collecting cash. While we were pleased…
RUC relief to start in April
Michael Wood Road user charges (RUCs) will be cut by 36% across all legislated rates for three months from late April, the Government has confirmed. This…
Truckies to pay more under proposed regulatory fee changes
Increased admin costs for road user charges (RUC) are among proposed changes to Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency regulatory fees. The agency is beginning consultation on…
National urges changes for RUC relief
Simeon Brown The National Party is calling on the Government to introduce urgent legislation enabling reductions in road user charges (RUCs) following its move to relieve…
RUC submissions close April 22
Road user charges (RUC) consultation closes with Te Manatū Waka Ministry of Transport on Friday April 22 at 5pm. Feedback is sought on possible RUC changes…