Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
COVID-19 laws ‘rushed’, says Transporting NZ
The Government is showing a lack of transparency and accountability in its rush to change COVID-19 laws, says Transporting New Zealand. The organisation has submitted on…
Govt to pilot antigen testing with private sector
Dr Ayesha Verrall The Government has responded to calls from the business community, including those within the freight sector, to pilot the use of rapid antigen…
Govt opens re-scoped transport emissions funding
Megan Woods The first two funding rounds of the Government’s "new look" Low Emission Transport Fund (LETF) is now open for applications. The first round will…
NZ’s transport funding model under spotlight
New Zealand’s transport network is in need of a new funding model and needs to be resolved within the next decade. That’s according to Waka Kotahi…
Clean car bill introduced to Parliament
Transport minister Michael Wood Legislation required to enact the Government’s Clean Car Discount and Clean Car Standard has been introduced to Parliament. The Land Transport (Clean…
Govt’s transport plan a ‘missed opportunity’, opposition says
David Bennett The Government has missed an opportunity to grow the New Zealand economy through its National Land Transport Programme, National’s transport spokesperson David Bennett says…
Nick Leggett: We need Government action now
Nick Leggett Insurance is supposed to be the backstop in times of trouble and disaster; the guarantee you won’t lose your shirt. But what if Government…
ACC looks to increase motor vehicle levy rates
ACC has released its proposed levy rates for the next three years which includes an increase for motor vehicles. Every three years ACC sets separate levies…
Govt pays tribute to former deputy PM Sir Michael Cullen
Sir Michael Cullen The Government is mourning the passing of former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Sir Michael Cullen. Cullen was first elected to…
Govt triggers wage subsidy and other support
Grant Robertson Government support for businesses and workers has been triggered following the move to alert level 4. Finance minister Grant Robertson says the business support…