Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
Transporting NZ backs proposed road user rule changes
Road freight group Transporting New Zealand has endorsed a number of proposed road user rule changes put forward by NZ Transport Agency, describing several of the…
Govt updates fuel plan as supply risks rise
The Government has updated its National Fuel Plan as it responds to fuel supply uncertainty linked to conflict in the Middle East. Finance Minister Nicola Willis…
Govt widens fuel import options
The Government is moving to strengthen New Zealand’s fuel resilience by temporarily allowing fuel that meets Australian specifications to be supplied domestically.
ANZ: Oil shock clouds inflation outlook as RBNZ faces policy dilemma
New Zealand’s inflation outlook has become increasingly uncertain as the ongoing Middle East conflict drives higher oil prices, with ANZ warning the Reserve Bank faces a…
Energy Minister to attend energy security forum in Japan
Energy Minister Simon Watts is travelling to Japan to attend the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum, where international leaders and businesses will discuss energy supply and security.
Ministerial group formed to oversee fuel security as Iran conflict escalates
The Government has established a new ministerial group to oversee fuel security and supply chain risks as tensions in the Middle East threaten global oil supplies…
Govt backs $8m dredging barge to improve emergency access to regional ports
Access to New Zealand’s smaller ports is set to improve after the Government confirmed an $8 million investment in new dredging equipment aimed at keeping harbours…
New commercial vehicle safety centre completed at Bombay
A new commercial vehicle safety centre has been completed at Bombay, south of Auckland, as part of efforts to strengthen enforcement of heavy vehicle safety and…
Government invests $8.3m to grow NZ seafarer workforce
The Government has announced an $8.3 million investment to boost training opportunities for New Zealand seafarers as it looks to strengthen the country’s coastal shipping workforce and supply chain resilience.
Courier firms fined $1.2m after ComCom cartel investigation
Two courier companies have been ordered to pay a combined $1.2 million in penalties after a Commerce Commission investigation found they engaged in cartel conduct in…