Release of the Transport Research Strategy and Transport Domain Plan
The Ministry has recently released the Transport Domain Plan and the Transport Research Strategy. Find out more.
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Transport data in high demand according to recent open data survey
The New Zealand Open Data community would like to see public transport, road assessment and crash analysis system (CAS) data made available in an open format.
Consultation on the Air New Zealand – United Airlines Authorisation Application
The Ministry is accepting submissions on an authorisation application received from Air New Zealand and United Airlines.
Review of the VDAM Rule
The Associate Transport Minister has announced the preferred changes to the VDAM Rule, for New Zealand's heavy vehicle dimensions and mass limits.
Updated diesel vs petrol charges calculator
As of 1 July 2016, ACC levies for petrol and diesel vehicles were reduced, and the diesel vs petrol charges calculator has been updated to reflect this.
Release of Small Passenger Services Review Submissions
Public submissions on the review are now available, as well as the Summary and Analysis of Submissions from the February 2016 consultation.
Real Options
Investment in long-lived transport infrastructure is subject to uncertainty. Failure to manage uncertainty can result in costly mistakes.
Why do People Die in Road Crashes?
The Associate Minister of Transport Craig Foss has released the Safer Journeys Action Plan 2016 – 2020 and the Why do People Die in Road Crashes report.
Action under way to enhance transport planning
The Ministry commissioned the Transportation Research Centre at the University of Auckland in 2014 to advise on the best design for a national transport model.
Electric Vehicles Programme
On 5 May 2016 the Government announced its Electric Vehicles Programme, which aims to increase the uptake of electric vehicles in New Zealand.