Michael Wood
Wood resigns, new transport minister announced
Michael Wood Prime minister Chris Hipkins says newly unveiled additional shareholdings held by a trust in which Michael Wood is a trustee and beneficiary raise concerns…
Transport minister Wood stood down from portfolio
Michael Wood has been relieved of his transport portfolio duties for failing to correctly declare his Auckland Airport shares. The decision was made by Prime Minister…
Bridge to reconnect Coromandel welcomed
The road transport industry is welcoming the Government’s announcement that it will fund construction of a bridge to replace SH25A and reconnect the Coromandel peninsula. State Highway 25A…
New immigration settings for truck drivers
The transport industry is welcoming further details of a residency pathway for migrant truck and bus drivers. Immigration and transport minister Michael Wood has confirmed that…
Driver licence price changes from October 1
Changes to how Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is funded will make it cheaper for Kiwis to get their driver’s licence, says transport minister Michael Wood.
Auckland’s $1.4b Eastern Busway project hits final stretch
The first sod has been turned for stages two, three and four on Auckland’s $1.4 billion Eastern Busway project which will see electric buses carry around…
Road freight included in new Auckland harbour crossing options
The Government has confirmed construction of a second Auckland harbour crossing will begin by 2029 -- and the road freight industry is welcoming the progress on…
Land transport policy to change in wake of cyclone
Cyclone Gabrielle has forced the Government to change its indicative transport priorities, transport minister Michael Wood has confirmed. According to a briefing released to the Herald under the Official…
Bailey bridges restore key transport connections
The Government is deploying Bailey Bridges across six sites in the North Island to reconnect isolated communities impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland floods. It’s…
Roads targeted in $300m interim relief package
The Government has announced a $300 million interim emergency relief package for the regions affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and the January floods with a major chunk…