Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
Consultation opens on clean vehicle information
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on options for displaying clean vehicle information to consumers. It follows the introduction of the Government’s…
Nick Leggett: Vaccine law passed with indecent haste
Nick Leggett Arguably one of the most important laws for some time, which will shape the COVID-19 response for the next few years, passed through Parliament…
Collins crushed in National Party ruckus
Judith Collins says she will remain Papakura MP. A three-hour National Party caucus meeting has seen Judith Collins rolled as opposition leader. Current deputy Shane Reti…
Opposition slams Govt for ‘rudderless’ KiwiRail
Mark Mitchell National Party state-owned enterprises spokesperson Mark Mitchell is pointing the finger at the Government over recent disruptions at KiwiRail. It follows the announcement that…
Govt covers legal framework with new workplace vaccination tool
Michael Wood The Government will be releasing a new vaccination assessment tool which it says helps simplify requirements in the workplace including legal framework. The assessment…
Nick Leggett: Vaccination goals, expectations and the law
Nick Leggett New Zealand’s border has been closed for 588 days. Auckland has been in lockdown for 73 days. The Government has indicated the only way…
Mercedes Rules Out EQS Coupe And Convertible Due To Lack Of Demand
Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at…
Speed reviews in Northland and north Auckland gets feedback
More than 1000 individual submissions have been received on proposed speed limit changes across 11 state highways in Northland and north Auckland. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport…
Govt seeks feedback on Emissions Reduction Plan
Jacinda Ardern Cutting a quarter of heavy freight emissions by 2035 and developing a freight and supply chain strategy are among policy goals in the Government’s…
Govt books show strong economy, says finance minister
Grant Robertson End of year audited Crown accounts for the year to June 2021 show the operating balance before gains and losses (OBEGAL) was $4.6 billion…