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Ministry of Transport Futures Visions Will we see the return of supersonic flight? When will we see fully autonomous cars on our roads? What if we could reduce the road toll from 300 to 30? Could...
View ArticleGuide to making and amending transport rules
A step-by-step best practice guide to making and amending transport rules has been released online, accessible to anyone with an interest in how regulations are made. The Rules Development Framework...
View ArticleChanges to management of alcohol and drug impairment in commercial aviation...
The Government has announced decisions strengthening management of drug and alcohol impairment in aviation and maritime.The changes will make it mandatory for all commercial aviation and maritime...
View ArticleAction under way to enhance transport planning
A partnership between the Ministry of Transport and the University of Auckland will lead to better planning for the transport sector says Andrew Jackson, the Ministry’s Deputy Chief Executive. The...
View ArticleReal Options
Investment in long-lived transport infrastructure such as roads, railways or ports is subject to uncertainty, especially on the demand side. Failure to manage uncertainty can result in costly mistakes...
View ArticleRelease of the Transport Research Strategy and Transport Domain Plan
The Ministry has recently released the Transport Domain Plan and the Transport Research Strategy.These are complementary documents that provide the strategic direction the sector requires to fill key...
View ArticleRegulation 2025 - emerging insights and scenario summaries released
The Ministry of Transport has just launched its emerging insights and scenario summaries for the Regulation 2025 strategic project. This project examines different approaches to regulation and the...
View ArticleMinistry of Transport Wellington office closure
Following the earthquake on 14 November, our Wellington office is closed until further notice.Many Ministry staff can be reached at their regular email addresses, and general enquiries can be sent to...
View ArticleKaikoura earthquake recovery
The Ministry of Transport has been leading a programme of work to respond to the Kaikoura earthquake. Read more information on the Kaikoura earthquake recovery, including the Minister of Transport's...
View ArticleTransport Ministers announce more funding and support for EVs
Announcements by Minister Bridges and Associate Minister Collins signal more progress towards a future where EVs on New Zealand's roads make up a significant proportion of our transport fleet.Find more...
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Kaikoura quake: roading infrastructure gets a makeover
Ministry of Transport officials Gareth Chaplin and David Greig visited Kaikoura recently to see first hand, the progress on the roads and railway network in and around Kaikoura. Their visit took in the...
View ArticleNew Zealand to participate in Australasian satellite positioning trial programme
On 17 February 2017, the Minister of Transport announced New Zealand’s participation in an Australasian trial programme using a satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) test bed. This project will...
View ArticleEconomic impact of the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake
The Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment commissioned research from Market Economics on the economic impact of the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake. The report examines the...
View ArticleNew Zealand Transport Outlook
The New Zealand Transport Outlook Current State report was launched by the Associate Minister of Transport in June 2017. The report summarises the New Zealand transport system and provides key facts....
View ArticleSecretary for Transport welcomes SSC investigation report
Secretary for Transport Peter Mersi has today welcomed the report of the State Services Commission investigation into the protection of whistle-blowers within the Ministry of Transport.The independent...
View ArticleNew Deputy Chief Executives announced
Secretary for Transport Peter Mersi has today confirmed his new senior leadership team, which comes into effect on 2 October 2017. The Ministry of Transport’s new SLT comprises: Nick Brown: Deputy...
View ArticleProvincial Growth Fund: transport projects announced
Associate Minister of Transport, Shane Jones has today announced a number of initiatives to encourage regional economic development.The new $1billion per annum Provincial Growth Fund includes a range...
View ArticleRoad Safety Strategy
The Government has announced the development of a new road safety strategy for New Zealand, replacing the current Safer Journeys strategy, which ends in...
View ArticleFinal GPS 2018 Release
The final GPS 2018 has now been released,To read more about the GPS click here.
View ArticleNorth Auckland Line (NAL) Business Case Released
This business case has examined the rail options for Northland, and the strategic case for how rail investment in the region contributes to Government priorities.Read more about it here.
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