News
The Ministry of Transport has released its briefing to the incoming Minister of Transport, Hon Gerry Brownlee.
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says the high holiday road toll is disappointing and it confirms the need to remain vigilant in efforts to improve safety on our roads.
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee and Police Minister Anne Tolley say the record low 2011 road toll of 284 is encouraging but they are urging road users to remain vigilant in keeping the road toll down.
An independent report commissioned by the Ministry of Transport and the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) on implementation progress of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule determines if the forecasted results have been achieved.
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Our Work
Connecting New Zealand: a summary of the government’s policy direction for transport draws together the policy direction set out in a number of policy decisions and guidance documents over the last 2 and a half years.
The government has recently released the first Safer Journeys Action Plan 2011-2012.
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Legislation
In May, Parliament passed the Land Transport (Road Safety and other Matters) Amendment Act 2011.
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says changes to Land Transport, Maritime and Marine Protection Rules that came into force on 1 April will simplify regulations without compromising safety.
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Research
The Ministry has released a report on Freight Charge Comparison as part of a project to develop a better understanding of the costs in the transport sector.
The annual vehicle fleets statistics report adds to our understanding of the New Zealand vehicle fleet and its travel.
Every month the Ministry produces a crash statistics report. It provides an update on how many people are killed or injured on our roads every month.
Motor vehicle crashes in New Zealand is an annual statistical statement on road crashes in New Zealand.
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Publications
The October/November 2011 issue of MOTivate, the Ministry’s external online newsletter, has been released. To subscribe to MOTivate please email publications@transport.govt.nz.
The Ministry of Transport's Annual Report 2010/11 has been published. It reports on the Ministry’s achievements over the course of the year, and provides financial statements and management information.
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has announced the release of Connecting New Zealand: a summary of the government’s policy direction for transport. Connecting New Zealand draws together the policy direction set out in a number of policy decisions and guidance documents over the last 2 ½ years.
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has released the Government Policy Statement on Land Transport Funding 2012/13-2021/22. The GPS sets the outcomes and priorities the government expects from the investment of the National Land Transport Fund commencing 1 July 2012.
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