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