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Flysmart
Find out about new rules for liquids, aerosols and gels on international flights.
Next Steps implementation
Find out more about the implementation of the Next Steps in the Land Transport Sector review - click on the logo below.
Media releases and speeches
Find media releases and speeches from the Ministry of Transport and the Ministers with transport sector portfolios.
Sea Change launched
Transport Minister Annette King has launched Sea Change the Government’s strategy to transform coastal shipping in New Zealand.
At present about 15 percent of domestic freight is carried by coastal ships, including the Cook Strait ferries. Sea Change proposes to double this by 2040.
To read the media release click here >>
To read Annette King’s speech click here >>
To view the Sea Change document click here >>
Canterbury Transport Project receives funding boost
Transport Minister Annette King and Finance Minister Dr Michael Cullen have announced the Canterbury region will receive $33.5 million in funding over the next four years (2008 -2012) to invest in transport infrastructure. To view the media release, click here.
The Budget 2008 package will provide funding assistance to the Canterbury Transport Project - a collaborative transport planning partnership initiative between all Canterbury local authorities and Transit New Zealand.
The Canterbury Transport Project steering group report to the Ministry of Transport includes a table showing the costs of a programme beginning in 2007/08. Taking into account the practicalities of beginning a programme at this point in the financial year, the Government has agreed to provide funding based on a programme with the same level of funding starting in 2008/09. For more information, click here (PDF, 450kb).
Rear Seatbelt Survey
The Ministry of Transport has released the latest Adult Rear Seatbelt survey.
Read the survey results here >>
Understanding Transport Costs and Charges (UTCC)
The Ministry of Transport is undertaking a study to update the knowledge of transport costs and charges.
Child Restraint Survey
The Ministry of Transport has released the latest Child Restraint use by Children survey.
Read the survey results here >>
Cycle Helmet Survey
The Ministry of Transport has released the Cycle Helmets National Survey results for 2008.
Vehicle exhaust emissions put to the test
All vehicles entering New Zealand are now being tested to ensure they meet tough new exhaust emissions standards.
This follows the introduction of the Land Transport Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rule earlier this year which requires all imported new and used vehicles to comply with minimum emissions standards.
Read the media release from the Associate Minister of Transport on the Beehive website >>
Monthly Overview of Crash Statistics - March 2008
The Ministry of Transport has released the March 2008 Monthly Overview of Crash Statistics.
Carbon Neutral Public Service update
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard gives an update on the Carbon Neutral Public Service programme.
Read the Minister's update here >>
National freight study
The Ministry of Transport, in conjunction with the Ministry of Economic Development and Land Transport New Zealand, is undertaking a Freight Study that will be completed by 30 June 2008.