Our Functions
Overview of the New Zealand Government transport sector
New Zealand Government transport sector (PDF v7.0, 44.6kb)
The Ministry of Transport
Policy advice, contract management, air services agreements, legislation and Vote Transport administration
Minister of Transport: Associate Minister of Transport:
Hon Gerry Brownlee Hon Simon Bridges

Land transport rules, licensing standards enforcement, land transport funding

A relationship protocol exists between the Ministry and the NZ Transport Agency. It sets out how the two organisation expect to work together. A constructive and effective partnership with the NZ Transport Agency is critical to a mutual success as organisations, and the protocol is an important expression of how we plan to work together.
Ministry of Transport/NZ Transport Agency protocol (PDF, 222kb)
Delivery of traffic safety and economic compliance outputs

Delivery of traffic safety and economic compliance outputs
Safety rules, licensing, standards enforcement and aviation security service

Independent investigation of transport accidents

Safety rules, licensing standards enforcement and marine environment protection
