Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
Ford Ranger rules 2018
The Ford Ranger remained both the top new commercial vehicle model and the top model overall for the fourth consecutive year. The model saw a total…
Compliancy concerns for self-contained vehicles
Illegally obtained compliance stickers for self-contained motorhomes is causing regulation problems, New Zealand Motor Caravan Association (NZMCA) says. The stickers allow self-contained vehicles to stay in…
Lost USB drive latest issue for NZTA
Minister of transport Phil Twyford has confirmed allegations by the National Party that it has lost a USB drive containing the details of 1100 staff members…
NZ Transport Agency issues heavy vehicle safety alert
The NZ Transport Agency is advising heavy vehicle operators to be vigilant in cleaning and checking towing connections and components certified by heavy vehicle specialist certifier…
NZTA announces interim CEO
Former Chorus chief executive Mark Ratcliffe will take temporary control of the NZ Transport Agency from early next year. Ratcliffe will take over as interim chief…
NZTA slammed over Thompson and Clark’s use of MVR
The NZ Transport Agency has been caught up in the controversy surrounding private investigators Thompson and Clark’s surveillance of New Zealanders. Thompson and Clark used the…
Auckland speed limit proposal unpopular – AA
The AA is urging Auckland Transport (AT) to rethink a proposal that would create a blanket 30km/h speed limit in the central city. A recent survey…
RTF supports payment policy review
The Road Transport Forum is welcoming Government action on deferred payment polices. It follows the release of a Government discussion document to consider protections against “unfair”…
AA hits out at ACC levy changes
The Automobile Association (AA) is disappointed with the government’s decision to scrap ACC’s Vehicle Risk Rating scheme. Scrapping the scheme is a backwards step when the…
Gammie out as NZTA regulatory failures continue
Fergus Gammie has resigned as the chief executive of the New Zealand Transport Agency off the back of huge failures in the body's regulatory work. Gammie…