Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
Nick Leggett: Fair trading amendments a win for the RTF
Quite a lot of what the Road Transport Forum (RTF) does for the industry is behind the scenes around the corridors of power in Wellington. A…
Govt should explore retaining Marsden Point, opposition says
The National Party says it would look to future proof Marsden Point if it were in government. Its energy and resources spokesperson Barbara Kuriger says the…
Police failed to enforce heavy vehicle towing rules
Police failed to properly monitor their contracted heavy vehicle towing operators for vehicle recovery on the Auckland Motorways. That’s the finding of a damning Independent Police Conduct Authority…
Treasury opposed Govt’s clean car policy, opposition says
Michael Woodhouse The Government ignored Treasury advice on implementing the clean car scheme according to documents released to the National Party. National’s transport spokesperson Michael Woodhouse…
Waka Kotahi cracks down on cab modifications
New rules requiring a specialist engineer to signoff for any truck cab modified since 2005 is causing pain for many vehicle owners and businesses. The New…
RTF supports biofuels mandate, urges Govt to support industry
The Road Transport Forum (RTF) is welcoming a proposal to increase the use of biofuels in the transport industry and says the Government is not doing…
Three e-trucks for Watercare
The tunnel borer Watercare’s $1.2 billion Central Interceptor wastewater tunnel project hopes to get some electric trucks by Christmas. The Auckland Council organisation which daily supplies…
Govt announces $1.3b inaugural rail programme
The Government has released a $1.3 billion Rail Network Investment Programme (RNIP) which details plans to maintain and improve rail lines across the country over the…
NZTA appoints border inspection organisations
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has appointed five organisations to carry out border inspections for vehicles coming into New Zealand. The review of organisations began in…
Freight sector ‘locked out’ of new speed limit rule changes: RTF
The Road Transport Forum (RTF) is opposing proposed rule changes by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency which removes the agency’s duty to consult the freight sector…