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What we are working on

2024 Government Policy Statement on land transport

The GPS work programme that is currently in effect, demonstrating the Government's core priorities for land transport.

Toll road concession opportunities

Exploring concession opportunities on New Zealand toll roads.

Work programme

The New Zealand Rail Plan

Outlining the Government’s long-term vision and priorities for New Zealand’s national rail network.

The Congestion Question

Investigating whether congestion pricing should be introduced in Auckland.

Regulatory review

Future of rail

Defining and developing the future of rail in New Zealand.

Work programme

Hamilton-Auckland Intercity Connectivity

Investigating the potential for a new rapid rail service between Hamilton and Auckland.

Work programme

North Auckland Line Business Case

Considering ways to develop the North Auckland Rail line to improve Northland’s transport connections.

Work programme

Metropolitan (metro) Rail

Supporting metro passenger rail services in Auckland and Wellington.

What we have previously worked on

Government Policy Statement on land transport

The previous GPS work programme, which sets out the Government’s core priorities for land transport.

Manukau Harbour Feasibility Study

We are seeking advice in the form of an independent study on whether the Manukau Harbour could serve as a location for a large-scale port.

Northland dry dock business case

Exploring the case for the development of a dry dock in Northland.

Public private partnerships

Supporting transport projects through alternative funding or delivery methods.

Auckland Light Rail project

Work programme

Land transport Crown investment packages

Working with other government agencies to deliver land transport priorities.

Upper North Island Supply Chain Strategy

Delivering a freight and logistics strategy for the upper North Island that includes whether to move the location of the Port of Auckland.

Work programme

Kaikōura earthquake recovery work programme

Collaborating with other government agencies on a programme of work to respond to the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake.

Agencies we're working with

NZ Transport Agency

Making progress

Auckland electrification project

Wellington Metro upgrade

Developing Auckland's Rail Transport

Legislation