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The roading network is central to the function of New Zealand - our economy, communities and our way of life. It carries 70 percent of New Zealand's freight movements, while 84 percent of journeys to work are by car, truck, van or motorcycle. Almost half of all kilometres driven each year by New Zealanders are on the State highway network, although it makes up only 11.6 percent of the total road network.

Investment in roading, particularly in and around major cities and on State highways, is an immediate priority to support the government's economic growth and productivity goals. There are also significant safety benefits from infrastructure improvements. Rebalancing of the approach to planning and investment, improvements to the road user charges system (RUC), and better value for money in public transport are required. Longer term, there is also a need to develop and support effective alternatives to private car travel, especially in our major centres, including making better use of existing infrastructure.