Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
Opawa Bridge replacement in doubt
Concerns are being raised around work to replace a narrow South Island bridge deemed a “serious safety risk”. A proposed double-lane bridge to replace Blenheim’s old…
New chairman appointed to NZTA
Transport minister Phil Twyford has appointed a new chairman to the board of the NZ Transport Agency. Michael Stiassny, an experienced business director and leading insolvency…
More strike notices as union calls for council intervention
Striking Lyttelton Port workers are calling for the council to step in as more industrial action is set to ground operations to a halt. Rail and…
Govt to end offshore oil and gas exploration
Prime minister Jacinda Ardern has announced an end to New Zealand’s offshore oil and gas exploration. “There will be no further offshore oil and gas exploration…
Fuel tax to hit delivery costs, Freightways boss says
A new national fuel tax will be passed on in higher delivery costs, a major freight company says. A new nationwide fuel tax proposed by the…
Calls to lower speed limits ‘knee-jerk reaction’
An inter-governmental report recommending for lower speed limits on rural and urban roads is being knocked-back by transport industry groups. The International Transport Forum, made up…
Aucklanders still not sold on regional fuel tax: AA survey
The Government may have introduced legislation that will allow for a regional fuel tax in Auckland, but a new survey shows the city’s motorists aren’t convinced…
RTF hits out at first step in regional fuel tax
The introduction of legislation enabling Auckland’s regional fuel tax is being slammed by the Road Transport Forum. The Land Transport Management (Regional Fuel Tax) Amendment Bill…
NZTA hackathon winner focuses on young drivers
Improving the driving skills of 15 to 19 year olds is the theme that helped team Licence Me claim first prize at NZ Transport Agency’s first…
National leadership won by ex-transport minister
Former transport minister Simon Bridges has won the National Party leadership. Bridges, who won the post after two ballots, told media the Labour-led coalition is taking…