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.
News and Events
Vehicle Licensing Reform announced
28 March 2012
Stay safe on the roads these summer holidays
23 December 2011
Container productivity at New Zealand ports promising
11 November 2011
Government investigating Clifford Bay sea terminal
9 May 2011
NZIER freight report released
13 October 2010
More News and Events
Speeches
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee and Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges deliver speeches on a regular basis.
You can access these speeches on the Beehive website.
Media Statements issued by the Ministry of Transport
Freight Information Gathering System report released
The Ministry of Transport has published the first Freight Information Gathering System report which provides an overview of containerised freight movements around New Zealand.
Substantial prosecutions for breaking undersea cable protection rules
10 December 2010
SAFED NZ driver development course launched
15 July 2010