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Next Steps implementation
Find out more about the implementation of the Next Steps in the Land Transport Sector review - click on the logo below.
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Media releases and speeches
Find media releases and speeches from the Ministry of Transport and the Ministers with transport sector portfolios.
Land Transport Management Amendment Bill third reading
The Land Transport Management Amendment Bill received its third reading in Parliament on 3 July 2008.
Read the third reading speech on the Beehive website here >>
Royal Assent is expected to be given in July, with the Act commencing 1 August 2008. Work and planning will continue prior to that date.
Appointment of Chief Executive of Ministry of Transport
Martin Matthews has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive and Secretary for Transport, Ministry of Transport, effective 29 September 2008. Click here to see the press release on the State Services Commission website.
Road User Charges increase
Road User Charges (RUC), affecting diesel vehicles and all other vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tonnes, will increase from July 1.
To read Transport Minister Annette King’s media statement click here:
The updated RUC book is available on the Land Transport New Zealand website at: http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/publications/docs/road-user-charges.pdf
A fact sheet with information on RUC charges for 1-6 tonne vehicles is also available at: http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/factsheets/38.html
Compulsory third party vehicle insurance – public consultation
About a quarter of all vehicles in New Zealand are not insured. Compulsory insurance would require all motor vehicles driven on the road to be insured with at least third party insurance.
This would provide financial protection against damage to others’ vehicles and property, caused by the at-fault motorist in a crash (but does not cover damage to their vehicle).
The discussion document explores why people drive uninsured and offers a range of options for a possible compulsory third party insurance system.
Download discussion document (PDF 902Kb) >>
Download a PDF version of the submission form (PDF 935Kb) >>
Or
Download a Word 97-07 compatible submission form (Word 122kb) >>
Please note you will need to save the PDF to your computer before filling out the form. Save your changes and attach the filled out form to an email to be sent to thirdpartyinsurance@transport.govt.nz
Read the media release here >>
Hand-held phone ban for vehicle drivers considered
Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven has announced that the Government will consider amending the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 to ban the use of hand-held mobile phones while driving a vehicle. Drivers would still be able to use hands-free devices under the proposed ban.
Read the media release and questions and answers here >>
Trucks to trial heavier loads
A project trialling a controlled permit system allowing trucks to carry heavier loads has been launched.
The trial was launched at participating company Canterbury Waste Services Ltd by Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton on behalf of Transport Minister Annette King.
Ms King said selected road transport companies from across industry will take part in the six-month project, carrying loads of up to 50 tonnes, rather than the 44 tonnes currently legally allowed.
Read the media release and questions and answers here >>
Statement of Intent 2008 -11
The Ministry of Transport’s new Statement of Intent 2008-11 has been released. Our Statement of Intent outlines the Ministry’s priorities for the next three years. It explains the strategic context and environment we operate within and details our key projects and how we will achieve them.
Read the Statement of Intent here >>
Vote Transport Budget 2008
Funding for Budget 2008 has been announced. Vote Transport areas that received funding include: Canterbury Transport Project, search and rescue sector, Rescue Co-ordination Centre, regional development projects in Northland and Tairawhiti, Transport Accident Investigation Commission, Civil Aviation Authority, MetService, Aviation Security Service and joint venture airports infrastructure.
The Ministry of Transport also received funding to manage its major new responsibilities under the Next Steps legislation.
Read the Minister of Transport’s Budget media release >>
Sea Change launched
Transport Minister Annette King has launched Sea Change the Government’s strategy to transform coastal shipping in New Zealand.
At present about 15 percent of domestic freight is carried by coastal ships, including the Cook Strait ferries. Sea Change proposes to double this by 2040.
To read the media release click here >>
To read Annette King’s speech click here >>
To view the Sea Change document click here >>