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.
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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.
International Drive Electric Week 10-18 Sep
In 2016 New Zealand will host the largest number of events outside of the US for International Drive Electric Week.
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.
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.
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.
Transport rules modernised for new technologies
The Government is changing the rules for small passenger services.
Driver Licensing Review
The Associate Transport Minister released a discussion document on 19 April 2016, proposing changes to the Driver Licensing system.
Social cost of road crashes and injuries 2015
The Social Cost of Road Crashes and Injuries 2015 update has been released.
Auckland Transport Alignment Project Foundation Report released
The Minister of Transport and Mayor of Auckland have released the Auckland Transport Alignment Project’s Foundation Report.
Guidelines for testing autonomous vehicles in New Zealand
Thinking of testing your autonomous vehicle in New Zealand?