Michael Wood
Wood remains transport minister
Transport minister Michael Wood has retained his role under a Cabinet reshuffle but also becomes minister for Auckland and associate finance minister, with Grant Robertson remaining finance minister.
Industry calls for urgent action following record number of pothole complaints
Road freight industry group Transporting New Zealand is calling on the Government to take swift action and fund more road maintenance following a record number of…
Transport industry ‘delighted’ with immigration changes
A residency pathway for migrant truck and bus drivers is being hailed as a welcome relief for struggling transport companies. Immigration Minister Michael Wood announced a…
Kiwis step up for transport solutions
New road surfacing technology is among key innovations to get funding from the Government’s $15 million transport solutions fund. Kiwis up and down the country have stepped…
Govt allocates $61m to boost bus driver pay
The Government is spending $61 million to help lift bus driver wages around the country and tackle the driver shortage. The funding, secured in Budget 22…
Minister acknowledges automotive skills shortage
Immigration, workplace relations and safety, and transport minister Michael Wood told the Motor Trade Association conference that the government was committed to a long term plan…
Skilled migrant changes bring ‘little cheer’ to automotive sector
A leading automotive industry body says the Government’s changes to key visa categories does little to address the chronic labour shortage facing the sector. On Tuesday…
Govt to roll out new public transport model
A new “Sustainable Public Transport Framework” announced by transport minister Michael Wood plans to support ‘on-demand’ public transport services, allow councils to own and operate services…
Wellington’s airport connection is back with 10 electric buses
Metlink’s Airport Express is now running 10 fully electric buses between Wellington Railway Station and Wellington International Airport. The fleet is operating every 10-20 minutes, seven…
Wood aims to power up EV imports
Transport minister Michael Wood is speaking at the International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS35) hosted by the European Association for Electromobility in Oslo, Norway, June 11-15.