Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
De-electrification talks ‘ongoing’: Twyford
Transport minister Phil Twyford says there has been no “broken promise” regarding de-electrification of the North Island main trunk line. His comments were made during parliamentary…
Speed changes set for Waterview
The NZ Transport Agency is making speed limit changes for maximum 100km/h around the Waterview Tunnel. The proposed changes on State Highways 20 and 16 will…
NZTA get ball rolling on light rail
The NZ Transport Agency is set to take the lead in setting up Auckland’s light rail network. The Government has confirmed NZTA will be setting up…
Petrol price regulations could aggravate: Shirley
Petrol price regulations are not the way to go, Road Transport Forum chief executive Ken Shirley says. The comments come after a leaked email revealed the…
Aucklanders to have say on fuel tax
Auckland Council might have approved an 11.5 cent regional fuel tax, but the city’s residents will still have a say on the proposal. They city’s motorists…
Towbar recall shows NZTA ‘badly lacking’: Shirley
A recall of more than 800 trucks due to faulty towbars has exposed a poor regulatory process, Road Transport Forum chief executive Ken Shirley says. Shirley…
NZTA cancels hundreds of towing certifications
The NZ Transport Agency is revoking the certifications for hundreds of towbars fitted to heavy vehicles due to serious safety concerns. Revocation notices are being sent…
Waimate sets cost of more trucks
More heavy vehicles could hit local ratepayers with increased infrastructure costs. Waimate mayor Craig Rowley says growing truck volumes means more needs to be spent on…
Dealership responsible for accident, court rules
Farm machinery business Agricentre South Ltd has been ordered to pay $90,000 in reparations following a serious accident caused by faulty brakes. Mataura resident Michele Bastiaansen…
Fonterra ditches controversial payment policy
Fonterra is being praised for backtracking on a controversial payment term policy. Concerns were raised last year when the dairy giant told around 3600 suppliers they…