Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
Plested calling for debate on government structure
After watching Swiss governance in action, Mainfreight founder and chairperson Bruce believes it may be time to debate and discuss a change to New Zealand’s system…
Carbon budgets would provide certainty
DairyNZ is welcoming a report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, which recommends New Zealand approach climate change in a similar manner to the United…
Foreign-owned waste company gets $1.25m Government injection
Hong Kong-owned waste management company EnviroNZ will receive $1.25 million from the government to revive a mothballed plant to recycle polypropylene fertiliser bags disposed of by…
NZTA approves $231m Kaikoura SH1 improvements
The NZ Transport Agency Board is approving more than $231 million of improvements to the 60km section of state highway one between Clarence and Oaro. “The…
Crown to invest $600m in housing infrastructure
The Government is announcing up to $600 million of co-investment with local councils and private investors in network infrastructure for large housing developments through a re-purposed…
MoT accused of being selective with information
Transport minister Simon Bridges’ office stepped in to ensure the Ministry of Transport released information about fraudster Joanne Harrison's case, new emails reveal. Harrison stole nearly…
Ministry approves Coretex for tracking school transportation
The New Zealand education ministry is approving technology for use in tracking school bus locations from active fleet management solutions provider Coretex. Earlier this year, the…
Pork barrel politics rampant as election looms
Consumer sentiment still had a spring in its step for July according to the ANZ Bank's chief economist Cameron Bagrie. "The Budget put $2 billion on…
False machinery declaration leads to $3k fine
Submitting a false customs declaration that had the potential to create a serious biosecurity breach saw a Christchurch customs broking firm convicted and fined $3,000. Gateway…
Unisys helps NZTA deliver motor vehicle and registry services
Unisys Corporation is working with the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) to streamline its driver and vehicle registry platform. Changes made through a new cloud-based approach to software development…