Changes to transport funding announced

Last updated on 17/03/2009 12:12 p.m. 

16 March 2009

Prime Minister John Key and Transport Minister Steven Joyce have announced measures outlining how the government proposes to fund New Zealand’s future transport needs.

Regional fuel taxes replaced - Read Transport Minister Steven Joyce’s media statement about regional fuel taxes on the Beehive website here

$1 billion more for State highways - Read Transport Minister Steven Joyce’s media statement about state highways on the Beehive website here

Government committed to Auckland rail electrification - Read Transport Minister Steven Joyce’s media statement about rail electrification on the Beehive website here