Legislation

The Ministry of Transport administers a number of Acts, Regulations, Orders and Rules and is responsible for preparing changes to any legislation within the Transport portfolio.
 
The Ministry also collaborates with relevant departments on changes to legislation that may relate to the wider transport law area. We are also responsible for advising the Minister on the exercise of the Minister's functions, duties and powers under transport legislation, and dealing with transport legislation related enquiries.

Acts

• Land Transport Amendment Act 2009 Find out more about the new law to combat drug impaired driving.
• Questions and answers on new law to combat drug impaired driving
• Land Transport (Enforcement Powers) Amendment Act 2009
• Land Transport (Enforcement Powers) Amendment Act 2009 - Questions and Answers
• Maritime Security Act 2004

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Bills

• Local Government (Auckland Law Reform) Bill The Local Government (Auckland Law Reform) Bill (the Bill) was introduced to Parliament on 10 December. It is the third Bill reorganising local government in Auckland.
• Local Government (Auckland Law Reform) Bill Questions and Answers
• Development of Legislation
• Rail Network Bill
• Rail Network Bill - Information Sheet Overview

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Rules and Regulations

• Aviation Rules Aviation rules can be obtained from the Civil Aviation Authority.
• Transport Regulations
• Transport Rules
• Maritime and Marine Protection Rules

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