Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
NZTA leases PN building, prevents hotel plans
The NZ Transport Agency’s Palmerston North office was evacuated on June 13 after it was revealed the building is earthquake prone. Stonewood Group New Zealand’s plans…
Transport company fined for worker’s death
Christchurch-based Peter Fletcher Transport has been fined $393,750 for the death of a worker in February 2017. Anthony Mark Moore, 52, was the workshop manager, driver…
NZTA suspends Auckland-based inspector
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has immediately suspended Auckland-based vehicle inspector Courteney Hall, who was issuing WoFs from Tristram European Limited in Takapuna. Hall was found…
Tensions brew at NZTA
A leaked report is painting a picture of dissatisfaction within the NZ Transport Agency. More than half of NZTA’s staff have expressed frustration with the organisation’s…
Govt’s ‘clean car’ scheme to hike ute costs
A government proposal to make electric, hybrid and fuel efficient vehicles more affordable will see the price of utes go up. Associate transport minister Julie Anne…
Biosecurity NZ releases provisional stink bug rules
Biosecurity New Zealand has released provisional new rules to keep brown marmorated stink bug out of the country. The new regulations will apply to the 2019…
NZTA publishes updated accountability documents
The NZ Transport Agency has published two key accountability documents – an amendment to its Statement of Intent 2018-22, and the Statement of Performance Expectations 2019/20…
Daily Freight prosecuted for runaway wagons
Daily Freight Limited has been sentenced in the Auckland District Court for an incident where two rail wagons uncoupled on a busy track. Rail regulator the…
NZTA suspends Hamilton-based inspector
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has immediately suspended vehicle inspector David Watt and his Hamilton-based inspecting organisation David Watt Auto Services. Non-compliant vehicles may have been…
Budget 2019 targets rail, renewable energy
This story first appeared in the June issue of AutoTalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE KiwiRail is set for a $1 billion boost…