Transport Minister Annette King and Finance Minister Dr Michael Cullen have announced the Canterbury region will receive $33.5 million in funding over the next four years (2008 -2012) to invest in transport infrastructure. To view the media release, click here.
The Budget 2008 package will provide funding assistance to the Canterbury Transport Project - a collaborative transport planning partnership initiative between all Canterbury local authorities and Transit New Zealand.
The Canterbury Transport Project steering group report to the Ministry of Transport includes a table showing the costs of a programme beginning in 2007/08. Taking into account the practicalities of beginning a programme at this point in the financial year, the Government has agreed to provide funding based on a programme with the same level of funding starting in 2008/09. For more information, click here (PDF, 450kb).
The Ministry of Transport has released the latest Adult Rear Seatbelt survey.
Read the survey results here >>
The Ministry of Transport is undertaking a study to update the knowledge of transport costs and charges.
The Ministry of Transport has released the latest Child Restraint use by Children survey.
Read the survey results here >>
The Ministry of Transport has released the Cycle Helmets National Survey results for 2008.
All vehicles entering New Zealand are now being tested to ensure they meet tough new exhaust emissions standards.
This follows the introduction of the Land Transport Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rule earlier this year which requires all imported new and used vehicles to comply with minimum emissions standards.
Read the media release from the Associate Minister of Transport on the Beehive website >>
The Ministry of Transport has released the March 2008 Monthly Overview of Crash Statistics.
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard gives an update on the Carbon Neutral Public Service programme.
Read the Minister's update here >>
The Ministry of Transport, in conjunction with the Ministry of Economic Development and Land Transport New Zealand, is undertaking a Freight Study that will be completed by 30 June 2008.
The Government has announced a range of measures to reduce the high number of motorcycle casualties on New Zealand roads.
Read the media release from the Minister for Transport Safety on the Beehive website >>
New Zealand has taken another step towards becoming a sustainable nation with the release of a discussion document on a Vehicle Fuel Economy Standard for new and used light vehicles entering the fleet.
The Waterview Connection Procurement Steering Group, the joint public sector-private sector steering group which is conducting the investigation into the feasibility of a Public Private Partnership (PPP) for the Waterview Connection, is calling for public submissions from interested parties.
MoTivate is the Ministry of Transport’s quarterly stakeholder newsletter.
Read the MoTivate newsletter here >>
Noisy vehicles are likely to come under closer scrutiny announced Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven today.
Read the media release and questions & answers here >>
Transport Minister Annette King has announced a review of domestic aviation security in New Zealand.
Read the Minister's media release here >>
Read a copy of the Cabinet paper here >>
The monthly overview of crash statistics for January 2008 have been released. The provisional data shows 35 people died on New Zealand roads in January. This is four fewer than the number of deaths for January 2007.
Read the monthly overview of crash statistics for January 2008
The Government is seeking submissions on proposed changes to the way fuel consumption information is collected for light vehicles entering New Zealand.
The draft Fuel Consumption Information Rule proposes that importers of light vehicles provide accurate and reliable fuel consumption information and seeks to clarify how this information is collected.
Read the draft release, questions and answers and access the submission form on the Land Transport New Zealand website here >>
The government will investigate the feasibility of progressing the Waterview Connection part of Auckland’s Western Ring Route as a public private partnership (PPP), Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Transport Minister Annette King announced today.
Read the media release, terms of reference and questions and answers on the Beehive website >>
Read more on the Treasury website >>
KiwiRAP, a road safety partnership between the Automobile Association and New Zealand’s main transport agencies, is up and running.
Read the media release and full information about KiwiRAP
The Ministry of Transport is the first New Zealand organisation ever to win a spot in Nielsen Norman Group’s Ten Best Intranets.
Read the media release about this award >>
Police have confirmed the death of a 28 year old female passenger in a crash at Rotorua, near Kaingaroa, at 4am on 3 January before the official holiday road toll ended. This takes the holiday road toll to 18.
Read the latest media release about the holiday road toll >>
Four hundred and twenty three people died on New Zealand roads last year – 30 more than in 2006.
Read the media release about the 2007 road toll >>
Provisional figures show 17 people were killed in 15 crashes over the 2007/08 Christmas-New Year holiday road toll period. This compares to nine people killed on the roads in the 2006/07 holiday period and 22 people killed over the same period in 2005/06.
Read the media release about the holiday road toll >>
Minister of Transport Annette King and Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven today announced a package of road safety initiatives aimed at young and novice drivers, speedsters and those who persistently break road rules by red light running and not wearing seatbelts.
A new inter-agency strategy to combat the issue of driver fatigue was announced today by Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven.
Download a copy of the Driver Fatigue Strategy (PDF, 152kb) >>
Changes to the vehicle equipment rule to target noisy vehicles will come into effect in 2008.
View the full Rule on the Land Transport New Zealand website >>
Minister of Transport Annette King today launched Sustainable Transport, a discussion paper to update the New Zealand Transport Strategy.
Read the Minister’s launch speech on the Beehive website >>
Access a copy of the document >>
Have your say on Sustainable Transport >>
For more information, contact sustainabletransport@transport.govt.nz.
Most New Zealanders agree that speed and alcohol are major causes of road crashes and support police efforts to enforce road safety laws, according to the latest Public Attitudes to Road Safety survey released by the Ministry of Transport, Harry Duynhoven, Transport Safety Minister, announced today.
Read the media release from the Minister for Transport Safety on the Beehive website >>
View the latest Public Attitudes to Road Safety survey results >>
Pacific nations will now have a stronger voice on global maritime issues, after New Zealand was elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council.
Read Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven’s media release on the Beehive website >>
The Government is taking a further step towards cleaning up our air quality with the introduction of exhaust emissions standards for used imported vehicles from 3 January next year.
Read the media release from the Associate Minister of Transport on the Beehive website >>
View the full Rule on the Land Transport New Zealand website >>
21/11/2007
The need to maintain a high level of aviation security is behind an increase in international and domestic aviation passenger security charges, Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven said today.
Read the media release from the Minister for Transport Safety on the Beehive website >>
Associate Transport Minister Judith Tizard says proposed measures to clean up New Zealand’s vehicle fleet will save New Zealanders’ lives by improving air quality.
Read the media release from the Associate Minister of Transport on the Beehive website >>
The Annual Report provides information about the Ministry of Transport, reports on the Ministry’s progress and achievements over the past financial year and provides financial statements.
View the Annual Report 06/07 >>
The Ministry of Transport has recently released the Motor Vehicle Crashes in New Zealand 2006.
This document is produced annually and is a summary of information coded from 2006 Traffic Crash Reports on motor vehicle crashes, fatal injuries and serious injuries. It includes data relating to factors contributing to crashes such as alcohol.
This document is sent to transport organisations and schools throughout New Zealand.
View the Motor Vehicle Crashes in New Zealand 2006 media release >>
Access the Motor Vehicle Crashes in New Zealand 2006 report >>
The Land Transport Management Amendment Bill received its first reading in Parliament on 25 October 2007.
Read the first reading speech on the Beehive website >>
Transport Minister Annette King says the Land Transport Management Amendment Bill, tabled in Parliament today, will lift the performance of the government land transport sector and its impact on the New Zealand economy and environment.
Read the Minister’s media release on the Beehive website >>
The Government has tabled legislation to enable regional councils to provide better public transport services.
Read Transport Minister Annette King’s first reading speech on the Beehive website >>
Transport Minister Annette King says the Land Transport Amendment Bill, tabled in Parliament today, provides tougher laws for people who drive under the influence of illegal drugs and greater protection of personal information held on the Motor Vehicle Register.
Read the Minister’s media release on the Beehive website >>
Click here to access a copy of the Bill >>
The Government has tabled legislation to enable regional councils to provide better public transport services, Transport Minister Annette King said today.
The main objectives of the Public Transport Management Bill are:
Read the Minister’s media release on the Beehive website >>
Click here to access a copy of the Bill >>
View the latest cabinet papers >>
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20/09/07
The government has announced a series of initiatives to address climate change, including its proposal for a New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme.
Copies of the reports - New Zealand's Climate Change Solutions - an overview, The Framework for a New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme, Forestry in a New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme and Sustainable Land Management and Climate Change: Plan of Action, and emissions trading factsheets - can be accessed from www.climatechange.govt.nz
Speeches and press statements by the Prime Minister and government Ministers are available on www.beehive.govt.nz
Throughout October, the government is holding a number of events to engage with the public and stakeholders on emissions trading. Details are posted on www.climatechange.govt.nz