News

This section contains links to the latest, project page updates, media statements released by the Ministry, and provides links to media statements made by the Minister of Transport.

See the Ministry’s news hub MoTivate for more in depth stories on the Ministry’s work, regular updates from our chief executive Martin Matthews and information on the latest research published on our website.

News and Events

Budget 2013: Vote Transport
16 May 2013

Driving still a popular travel choice (NZ Household Travel Survey)
16 May 2013

Qantas - Emirates Alliance Authorised
15 May 2013

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Speeches

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee and Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges deliver speeches on a regular basis.

You can access these speeches on the Beehive website.

Media Statements issued by the Ministry of Transport

Future freight movements planned for
The Ministry of Transport has commissioned two studies to get a better handle on New Zealand's future freight flows.
1 May 2013

Substantial prosecutions for breaking undersea cable protection rules
10 December 2010

SAFED NZ driver development course launched
15 July 2010