Last updated on 13/02/2012 11:59 a.m.
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee and Police Minister Anne Tolley say the record low 2011 road toll of 284 is encouraging but they are urging road users to remain vigilant in keeping the road toll down.
You can read their statement on the beehive website.
You can also find provisional 2011 road toll statistics on the Ministry website.