Budget 2013 - Vote Transport
In total Vote Transport received $15.4 million gross new funding over the next four years and $101 million in new capital funding from the Future Investment Fund.This was comprised of:$94 million for...
View ArticleReport assesses transport disruption of Wellington storm
19/12/2013The Wellington storm of Thursday 20 June 2013, and subsequent commuter disruption, cost the region up to $43 million, a joint report by the Ministry of Transport, NZ Transport Agency,...
View ArticleGovernment releases Intelligent Transport Systems Action Plan for consultation
The Minister of Transport, Gerry Brownlee, has released an Intelligent Transport Systems Action Plan for consultation.Intelligent transport systems are those in which information, data processing...
View ArticleOnline trial for Household Travel Survey
The Ministry of Transport is undertaking a three month trial to see whether using online methods and GPS is more accurate, user-friendly and cost-effective when surveying New Zealanders’ day-to-day...
View ArticleFreight task set to increase
New Zealand’s freight task is projected to increase by about 50 percent over the next 30 years, according to the latest update of the National Freight Demand Study 2014Read Transport Minister...
View ArticleEast Coast economic development opportunities study released
The Minister of Transport and the Minister of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) jointly released the East Coast Regional Economic Potential Study today.The study assesses the economic...
View ArticleGovernment plan launched to propel New Zealand transport into the future
An Intelligent Transport Systems Technology Action Plan, designed to help make transport safer and more efficient in New Zealand has been launched by the Ministry of Transport.The plan identifies what...
View ArticleJourney to Work Patterns in the Auckland Region
The results from the 2013 Census provide an opportunity to better understand Auckland’s journey to work patterns, and in particular, see what changes have occurred since the 2006 Census.The Ministry of...
View ArticleHall of Fame Award for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Technology Action...
The Ministry of Transport has been inducted into the ITS Hall of Fame in Detroit, as recognition for its Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Technology Action Plan.Secretary of Transport Martin...
View ArticleClear heads consultation underway
The Ministry of Transport is seeking initial feedback on options to reduce the risks of alcohol- and drug-related impairment in aviation, maritime and rail, as announced by the Associate Transport...
View ArticleConsultation on Clear heads extended
The Ministry of Transport has extended its deadline to accept submissions on its discussion paper, Clear heads: options to reduce the risks of alcohol- and drug-related impairment in aviation, maritime...
View ArticleBudget 2015 - Vote Transport
An additional $248.9 million for key transport projects over the next four years has been announced by Transport Minister Simon Bridges as part of Budget 2015.This brings the Government’s total...
View ArticleSuperGold Card review maintains entitlements
A review of the SuperGold Card public transport scheme’s sustainability has identified ways to ensure value for money, while maintaining the entitlements of more than 662,000 cardholders to free...
View ArticleLifetime achievement award for Transport Ministry Chief Executive
Martin Matthews, Ministry of Transport Chief Executive, has won an international award for championing intelligent transport systems (or ITS) in New Zealand.Mr Matthews won the World Congress on ITS...
View ArticleTransport models drive better decisions
Ministry of Transport Deputy Chief Executive, Andrew Jackson, says transport modelling and demand data released today will help drive better transport decisions.“Modelling helps improve our...
View ArticleRegulation 2025 foundation papers released
The Ministry of Transport has released foundation papers for the Regulation 2025 strategic project, examining different approaches to regulation and the potential influence of new...
View ArticleInsights into 25 years of New Zealand household travel released
The publication gives insights into New Zealanders’ travel patterns over the last 25 years.How we travel and our travel needs depend on many things. Age, work, stage of life and geography all play...
View ArticleThe future of transport is here
Ministry of Transport Futures VisionsWill 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 make it mandatory for all commercial aviation and maritime operators...
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