Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
Port relocation to be decided before next election, minister says
A decision on the future of Ports of Auckland and the relocation of freight operations to a new facility will be made before the 2023 election…
$67.4m Budget for carbon neutral public sector
James Shaw Budget 2021 is set to deliver $67.4 million over four years to support the transition to a carbon neutral public sector by 2025. “A…
Govt to rev up transport emissions reductions
The Government wants feedback by June 25 on a range of potential policies to eliminate transport sector emissions with transport minister Michael Wood releasing a Transport…
Nick Leggett: Time to ditch emergency powers and get back to normal
This week, the Road Transport Forum (RTF) appeared before a Parliamentary Select Committee to talk about immigration. The Government wants to extend for another two years…
Australian Heavy Vehicle Industry Week gets Govt support
The Queensland Government is putting its weight behind 2021 Australian Heavy Vehicle Industry Week and the events under its umbrella, all taking place in Brisbane in…
Govt to ban live exports by sea
Damien O’Connor The Government has announced an end to the export of livestock by sea with a two-year phasing out period. Agriculture minister Damien O’Connor says…
New law requires around 200 NZ businesses to report on emissions
David Clark and James Shaw New Zealand is set to become the first in the world to introduce a law that requires the financial sector to…
EV RUC exemption extension likely?
Michael Wood The EV exemption from road user charges (RUC) is due to expire on December 31 this year, but transport minister Michael Wood says he’s…
Video: Mayor and transport minister respond to damning Ports of Auckland report, union calls for port boss to go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LR768M6g7k Mayor Phil Goff and Transport Minister Michael Wood respond to media questions about the independent review into health and safety at Ports of Auckland. They…
Govt makes new plan for Auckland light rail
The Government has announced the creation of an establishment unit to get Auckland’s light rail project back on track. The unit will be led by a governance…