Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
Supreme Court rules four Uber drivers are employees
The Supreme Court has dismissed Uber’s appeal and ruled that four drivers who took the rideshare company to court are employees — a decision that could…
Govt sets roadside drug testing regime
Drivers under the influence of drugs will soon face tougher enforcement on New Zealand roads, with the Government confirming which substances will be screened under a…
New RUC options move a step forward
The Government has introduced legislation to allow Road User Charges options, part of a plan to have all vehicles using the system. The Land Transport (Revenue)…
Congestion charging bill passes third reading
Parliament has unanimously passed legislation enabling time-of-use charging schemes on New Zealand's busiest roads, with Auckland set to be the first city targeted for congestion pricing…
NZTA revokes 440 commercial licences over fraud
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has revoked 440 commercial driver licences following the discovery of fraudulent documentation used during overseas licence conversions. The licences were…
Trucking group urges accelerated review of VDAM rules
The New Zealand Trucking Association (NTA) is calling on the Government to fast-track a comprehensive review of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass (VDAM) Rule 2016, arguing…
Transmission Gully repairs and maintenance to continue through summer
A busy season of resurfacing and drainage works is getting underway on Wellington’s Transmission Gully motorway, with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) confirming the $32…
Transport rule review will cut red tape, freight group says
The National Road Carriers Association (NRC) says the Government’s move to consult on modernising land transport rules is "long overdue" and should remove unnecessary red tape that slows operators and drags on productivity.
Public consultation opens on heavy vehicle changes, wider transport rule reforms
Public consultation has opened on proposals to simplify heavy vehicle rules, including whether 50MAX truck permits and the display of “H” plates are still needed, alongside…
Roads of National Significance advance with $1.2b for next phase
Combined funding of nearly $1.2 billion is set to push the Government’s Roads of National Significance (RoNS) programme into its next phase, Transport Minister Chris Bishop…