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Increases to Petrol Excise Duty and Road User Charges
On 28 June 2018, Transport Minister Phil Twyford announced an increase in petrol excise duty of 3.5 cents per litre to take effect from 31 September 2018, and further 3.5 cent increases in 2019 and 2020.
Update on work around recent bus crashes
The three recent serious bus crashes on New Zealand roads are tragic events that have impacted many people. Our thoughts are with all those affected.
Social cost of road crashes and injuries publication
The 2017 social cost of road crashes and injuries update shows the total social cost of motor vehicle injury crashes in 2016. This is estimated at $4.17 billion
Transport Outlook Future State
Our transport sector is experiencing a period of rapid technological change and is influenced by many uncertain factors such as consumer preferences and the future size and make-up of our population. The ways in which we travel and move our freight around the country constantly change and will no doubt look much different in 25 years. That’s why it’s important to understand the drivers of change and what the future for transport may look like as we head into the mid-21st Century.
ITF Report on shared mobility in Auckland
The International Transport Forum has produced a report simulating the potential effects of shared mobility in Auckland. Shared mobility refers to the use of shared taxis taking up to six passengers or taxi-buses taking 8-16 passengers.
New Zealand's vehicle fleet breaks records
MoT has released its Annual Vehicle Fleet statistics. These show the fleet size, number of vehicles and distance travelled per capita all growing during 2016.
Draft Government Policy Statement on land transport
The Ministry of Transport has released the draft Government Policy Statement on land transport 2018/19 – 2027/28.
Third Road User Charges evaluation report available
The third evaluation of the new road user charges system has been completed.
Public charging guidelines for Electric Vehicles
The NZ Transport Agency has published the first of a series of guidelines for public electric vehicle charging facilities.
Recommended Strategic Approach for transport in Auckland
The Government and Auckland Council have released the Auckland Transport Alignment Project (ATAP) Recommended Strategic Approach.
Land Transport Amendment Bill introduced
The Land Transport Amendment Bill was introduced to Parliament on 12 September 2016. The Bill aims to promote the efficiency, effectiveness, and safety of the land transport system.
Mandatory alcohol interlocks for serious and repeat drink-drivers
Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss has announced that alcohol interlock sentences will become mandatory for serious and repeat drink-drive offenders.
What do you care about most when you travel?
How do you rank safety, cost, travel time, reliability, environment and maintenance when you travel? Complete our survey and have your say.
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.
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.
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.
Road toll and overseas driver reports released
Associate Minister of Transport Craig Foss has released the final road toll for 2015 and the Overseas Drivers in Crashes report for 2000-2015.