Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
MITO marks return to industry ownership with Parliament event
MITO has marked its return to industry ownership with an event at Parliament attended by industry leaders, Members of Parliament and representatives from across the vocational education sector.
Heavy vehicle rule changes fall short, says Transporting NZ
Transporting New Zealand chief executive Dom Kalasih. Road freight lobby group Transporting New Zealand says the Government’s latest heavy vehicle reforms are a step in the…
Consultation opens on heavy vehicle rule changes
The Government has opened public consultation on a package of proposed changes aimed at reducing compliance costs for heavy vehicle operators and updating transport rules. Transport…
Govt releases 30-year National Infrastructure Plan
The Government has tabled a 30-year National Infrastructure Plan in Parliament, outlining reforms aimed at lifting the efficiency, funding and long-term management of New Zealand’s infrastructure…
Ministerial diaries analysed to map access to transport decision-makers
Commercial interest groups accounted for nearly three-quarters of organisations meeting Transport Ministers over a five-year period, according to new research analysing ministerial diaries.
‘Great Electric Cherry Migration’ rolls into Parliament
Renewable energy advocacy group Rewiring Aotearoa has taken its electrification message to Parliament in a colourful stunt dubbed the “Great Electric Cherry Migration”.
Funding approved to complete Eastern Busway through to Botany
The final stretch of Auckland’s $1.4 billion Eastern Busway will now be built after $101 million in funding was confirmed for the Botany link route. The…
Transmission Gully to lift speed limit to 110km/h
Transmission Gully will have its speed limit raised to 110km/h from next week, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. The new limit will apply from 12.01am on…
BYD and Compass IoT launch digital RUC trials
BYD Auto New Zealand has partnered with global vehicle data aggregator Compass IoT to launch connected car data trials with major fleet operators, positioning the country…
Govt announces major changes to driver licensing system
The Government has announced the first major changes to New Zealand’s Graduated Driver Licensing System in more than a decade, aimed at making it cheaper and…