Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
$50b budget to restart economy
A $50 billion COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund to invest in the economy and jobs has been announced as part of the Government’s Budget 2020, “Rebuilding…
NZTA expands services under level 2
The NZ Transport Agency has confirmed it will expand its functions at alert level 2. “Most of our services will be up and running under alert…
TAMA calls on Govt to help save its sector
The Tractor and Farm Machinery Association (TAMA) is calling on the Government to take urgent measures to help its sector in the face of plummeting sales…
NZTA brings in technical changes
A catalogue of changes to vehicle inspection and compliance rules, due April 1 but delayed a month by COVID-19, has now come into force. The latest…
RTF thanks truckers and Govt
The Road Transport Forum (RTF) is thanking the road freight industry for its work under alert level 4. It’s also praising the Government for assisting the…
New freight rules allow vehicle deliveries
Government adjustments to enable more freight movement under level 4 lockdown means all vehicles can now be transported to dealerships and compliance centres if they are…
VIA working on safe industry practices for level three and later
VIA is leading a group of industry representatives and relevant government officials to develop safe practices for the automotive world post COVID-19 level four restrictions. These…
Video: What government assistance is available?
https://youtu.be/uZKq4va7Q7A In the latest AutoTalk Talks, we speak to management consultant, and former dealership business manager, Lani Fogelberg about the government assistance available to businesses during…
Government extends licence and vehicle documentation validity
Police won’t be writing tickets during the COVID-19 lockdown for driver’s licences, WoFs, CoFs, and some vehicle certifications, that expired on or after January 1. Transport…
Transport to be a big election issue
This story first appeared in the March issue of transporttalk CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE After two and bit years of chaotic mismanagement of…