Electronic stability control now mandatory for all new light vehicles
From 1 July 2015 all new light passenger and goods vehicles certified for entry into New Zealand will be required to have electronic stability control (ESC).
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Second Road User Charges evaluation report available
The second stage evaluation of changes to the Road User Charges Act 2012 has been released, including a particular focus on light diesel vehicles.
Survey shows most under fives buckled in
Most New Zealand pre-schoolers are protected when they travel, a Ministry of Transport survey shows.
Small passenger services review underway
A review of transport licensing law applying to small passenger service vehicles (SPSV) is underway, as announced by Associate Transport Minister, Craig Foss
Final GPS 2018 Release
The final GPS 2018 has now been released
Road safety important over long weekend
The Ministry of Transport is reminding road users to take care on the road over an up-coming long weekend, especially in light of an analysis of summer crashes.
Road Safety Strategy
The Government has announced the development of a new road safety strategy for New Zealand, replacing the current Safer Journeys strategy, which ends in 2020.
Urban Cycleways Projects Announced
The Minister of Transport has announced 13 projects which will receive funding from the Urban Cycleways Programme in the 2014/15 financial year.
Provincial Growth Fund: transport projects announced
Associate Minister of Transport, Shane Jones has today announced a number of initiatives to encourage regional economic development.
Reports examine aspects of road safety
Three recently released reports by the Ministry of Transport highlight different aspects of road safety.