The agricultural sector is invited to have its say on proposed changes to transport regulation around agricultural vehicles. These changes are aimed at reducing compliance costs for agricultural vehicles while still protecting safety. Consultation on the proposals closes on 25 May 2012.
The Quarterly Road Toll Report for the October to December Quarter of 2011 is available. This includes breakdowns of features, historical trends and possible factors.
The Social Cost of Road Crashes and Injuries June 2011 update has been released. The report shows the total social cost of motor vehicle injury crashes in 2010 is estimated at approximately $3.54 billion at June 2011 prices, down from $3.74 billion in 2009.
A new framework for the provision of urban bus and ferry services, including changes to the current legislation has been approved by Cabinet. The Public Transport Operating Model will contribute to the government's goal of growing public transport patronage with less reliance on public subsidies.
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The January/February 2012 issue of MOTivate, the Ministry’s external online newsletter, has been released. To subscribe to MOTivate please email publications@transport.govt.nz.
The Ministry of Transport's Annual Report 2010/11 has been published. It reports on the Ministry’s achievements over the course of the year, and provides financial statements and management information.
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has announced the release of Connecting New Zealand: a summary of the government’s policy direction for transport. Connecting New Zealand draws together the policy direction set out in a number of policy decisions and guidance documents over the last 2 ½ years.
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