Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
Crown and Auckland Council join forces to complete CRL
The Crown and Auckland Council are formally joining forces to effectively fund and complete the $3.4 billion City Rail Link by creating a new entity to…
Lowering speed limit proposed for Kaukapakapa
The NZ Transport Agency is proposing to reduce the speed limits on State Highway 16 either side of Kaukapakapa Village to improve safety and respond to…
FSF calls on MBIE to avoid regulation double-up
The Financial Services Federation (FSF) is urging the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to reconsider its position on consumer credit contracts providers being captured…
Energy innovation amendment bill passes third reading
The government is announcing new measures to support the uptake of electric vehicles and improve energy efficiency in New Zealand. Passing its third reading, the energy…
Labour hire company fined for repeating breach
The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) is taking action against employers who fail to keep full and proper employment records. A labour hire company…
English outlines National’s $32.5 billion 2020 vision
National Party leader Bill English says his party will deliver a $32.5 billion investment in roads, broadband, hospitals and schools as part of its vision to…
Immigration policy presents business difficulties
Labour’s immigration policy has a positive focus on higher skills and regional concerns, but the overall tightening of migrant numbers could present difficulties for Kiwi companies…
More government investment in maritime and aviation safety
The government is investing more than $32 million for increased health and safety in New Zealand's aviation and maritime sectors, and enhancing policy advice for the…
KiwiRail receiving $450 million Government investment
Budget 2017 will invest $548 million of new capital funding to maintain and upgrade New Zealand’s rail network, supporting freight movement, exporters, tourism and public transport…
Government investing $9.17 billion into state highways
The Government is investing $9.17 billion in capital into New Zealand’s state highway network over the next four years through the New Zealand Transport Agency. Transport…