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Govt shifts gear on ‘outdated’ land transport rules
The Government is launching a sweeping reform of New Zealand’s land transport rules, aiming to cut red tape, modernise outdated regulations, and lift national productivity.
Govt briefing explores ‘possibility’ of KiwiRail’s Cook Strait exit
Confusion around the future of KiwiRail’s Cook Strait ferries has left New Zealand "steering blind". That's according to the Maritime Union in response to ministerial documents…
Govt’s mini-Budget targets $7.5b in savings
The coalition Government has released its mini-Budget which aims for around $7.5 billion in cuts and savings.
Govt axes Interislander ferry replacement project as price tag climbs to $3b
The Government has canned the Interislander ferry replacement project due to cost blowouts and declined a KiwiRail request to contribute an additional $1.47 billion towards the…
Govt changes speed limit rules
The Government is taking the first steps to stop blanket speed limit reductions as part of its 100-day action plan commitment. Under the previous Government’s Land…
Govt confirms transport policies as part of 100-day action plan
Repealing the Clean Car Discount scheme by December 31 is among policies confirmed by the new National-led Government as part of its promised 100-day action plan.
New coalition Government formed
A new Government has finally been announced following weeks of coalition negotiations and will see ACT leader David Seymour and NZ First leader Winston Peters share the role…
Extra 100 EV chargers for national network
Over 100 more EV chargers will be added to the public network across New Zealand in coming months, with 19 locations on popular holiday routes targeted…
West Coast roads set for $22m improvements
The Government is investing over $22 million across 18 projects to improve the resilience of roads in the West Coast that have been affected by recent extreme…
Govt partners with BlackRock on $2b renewable energy fund
Green hydrogen and battery storage development will be part of a $2 billion fund with the goal of making New Zealand one of the first countries…