Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
Speed limits to drop throughout Auckland
Auckland Transport’s board has approved a bylaw to lower speed limits across 700 kilometres of the city’s rural roads, town centre streets and the central business…
NZTA becoming a ‘firm and fair regulator’
This story first appeared in the October issue of TransportTalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE The core purpose of regulatory services at Waka…
Twyford hints at new rules for trucking industry
The road freight industry is under the microscope as government officials consider implementing new rules which could impact pay and working conditions. Speaking at the Road Transport Forum annual conference in…
RTF calls for ‘measured response’ on NZTA
The Road Transport Forum is urging the Government to take a “measured response” and not resort to “over-regulation” in response to a damning report on NZ…
NZTA to fix SH4 but will close long-term
Fixing a large section of slip-damaged State Highway 4 between Whanganui and Raetihi is a high priority, the NZ Transport Agency says. Mayor Don Cameron says…
Safety focus for NZTA after review
Up to $45 million is being put into the NZ Transport Agency’s regulatory role following an independent review’s recommendations. The review by Martin Jenkins found the…
New rules to help construction sector
New government procurement rules are aiming to stop the collapse of multi-million dollar construction projects. The rules come into effect on October 1 and refer to…
RTF supports law changes to stop late payers
The Road Transport Forum is welcoming legislative changes to tackle “unfair commercial practices” such as late payments. The Government is proposing two key changes under the…
Govt ignoring urgent road upgrades, AA says
The government is continuing to ignore key road safety projects, the AA says. NZ Transport Agency announced that $313 million of unused funding will go towards…
Ship captain and officer prosecuted
The captain and chief officer of an Isle of Man flagged bulk carrier, Emile Bulker, have pleaded guilty to providing false information to Maritime NZ. Captain…