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

• Auckland electric train procurement underway The electrification of Auckland’s rail system is one step closer, with Cabinet approving funding of $500 million for the purchase of electric trains.
• Minister of Transport’s speech to the Motor Trade Association Annual Conference
• Construction on first Road of National Significance begins
• Ban on hand-held mobile phone use while driving
• Land Transport Management Act to be reviewed

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

• Choke the Smoke - Campaign Details Information about the Ministrys 2006 and 2007 Choke the Smoke and Low Carbon Diet media campaigns
• Ministry of Transport Releases Auckland Road Pricing Submissions Analysis
• Vehicle Equipment Rule
• 2008 Road Toll Statistics Update
• Fuel Consumption Information Rule

More Media Statements