Proposals to strengthen Total Mobility
We want to strengthen the Total Mobility scheme to make it better for the people who use it and those who fund it.
Total Mobility consultation now closed
The consultation on proposals to strengthen the Total Mobility scheme closed on 22 March 2026.
We would like to thank everyone who took the time to share their views. Your feedback is an important part of helping us understand what works well and where improvements could be made to the Total Mobility scheme.
The next step is to review all submissions. We will then provide advice to the Government, which will conclude the Total Mobility review process.
Additional safety requirements for imported vehicles
The Associate Minister of Transport is consulting the public on whether vehicles entering New Zealand should be required to have additional safety features. This would not apply to vehicles already in New Zealand. Public consultation is open from 29 October 2025 to 17 December 2025.
This consultation is being run by NZTA.
You can find more information about the proposals, and information about how to provide your feedback on the NZTA website here.
Heavy Vehicle Productivity Phase 1
The Minister of Transport is consulting the public on changes to simplify land transport Rules for heavy vehicles. The proposed changes relate to removing the requirement for 50MAX permitting and H Plate signage, as well as a minor amendment to incorporate a logging industry code of practice by reference. Public consultation is open from 29 October 2025 to 17 December 2025.
This consultation is being run by NZTA.
You can find more information about the proposals, and information about how to provide your feedback on the NZTA website here.
The Ministry of Transport’s Long-term Insights Briefing 2025: Moving people in 2055
In August, the Ministry of Transport published its Long-term Insights Briefing for 2025, which focuses on moving people in 2055.
You can download a copy of the Briefing here.
The final Briefing was informed by public consultation. You can see a Summary of Submissions from the consultation here, and more information about our consultation process below.
Chatham Islands Shipping Service Consultation
The Ministry of Transport is inviting Chatham Islanders and key stakeholders to share their views on what they see as important factors for a new shipping service to the Chatham Islands.