News

This section contains latest news, information on events and media statements released by the Ministry, and provides links to media statements made by the Minister of Transport.

In addition, members of the Ministry are occasionally asked to make speeches at transport related events. The speeches section also contains links to speeches made by the Minister of Transport.

For media inquiries contact:

Lesley Reidy
Senior Communications Adviser
Ph: 04 439 9264 or 021 918 365
l.reidy@transport.govt.nz

News and Events

• Flysmart Flysmart - security guidelines for travellers.
• New rule to ensure safer winter tyre use
• Ban on hand-held mobile phone use while driving
• Road safety reports released
• Electronic RUC system available from 2010

More News and Events

Speeches

• Roading New Zealand Annual Conference Transport Minister Steven Joyce has addressed the Roading New Zealand Annual Conference.
• Kopu Bridge replacement work begins
• New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards
• Australasian Rail Association speech
• Fast Tracking National Infrastructure Summit

More Speeches

Media Statements issued by the Ministry of Transport

• Fuel Consumption Information Rule Media release and questions and answers on the Fuel Consumption Information Rule that came into force on 1 February 2009.
• Choke the Smoke - Campaign Details
• Ministry of Transport Releases Auckland Road Pricing Submissions Analysis
• Vehicle Equipment Rule
• 2008 Road Toll Statistics Update

More Media Statements