30 June, 2009
Hawke’s Bay Airport becomes corporate entity
From tomorrow Hawke's Bay Airport will operate as an airport company with the Crown, Napier City Council and Hastings District Council becoming shareholders.
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Associated Ministers
- Steven Joyce - Minister
- Nathan Guy - Associate Minister
29 June, 2009
Govt looks to boost freight productivity
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says a proposal to allow road transport operators to carry heavier loads, by permit, on specified routes would create a "win - win" situation for the economy and the travelling public.
Read full release >>24 June, 2009
Government passes drugged driving law
Parliament has today passed legislation to give Police greater powers to crack down on people driving under the influence of drugs.
Read full release >>23 June, 2009
Speech to 10th Telecommunications and ICT Summit
It is a pleasure to be here today to deliver the opening address for today's summit. We are experiencing an exciting time in telecommunications. Strong investment from both the government and the private sector combined with developments in technology is delivering significant changes to the ways we communicate with each other.
Read full speech >>17 June, 2009
Electric vehicles to be RUC exempt
Transport Minister Steven Joyce announced today that the government will exempt light electric vehicles from paying road user charges (RUC) for four years, as a first step towards encouraging their uptake.
Read full release >>4 June, 2009
Taxpayers pay big for Labour’s rail dream
During its last year in office, the Labour government spent more than a billion dollars on KiwiRail – an investment that is now valued at just $388 million, says Transport Minister Steven Joyce.
Read full release >>28 May, 2009
Funding boost for State Highways
The Government will invest close to $3 billion in the State Highway network over the next three years, delivering significant productivity gains over time, Transport Minister Steven Joyce says.
Read full release >>27 May, 2009
PPP possibility for Auckland electric trains
Transport Minister Steven Joyce is looking at whether a public private partnership (PPP) could be used to fund the purchase of the new rolling stock required for the electrification of Auckland’s rail network.
Read full release >>26 May, 2009
Govt cracks down on illegal street racers
Two Bills that give police, courts and local authorities greater powers to tackle illegal street racers and crush their vehicles as a last resort, will be introduced to Parliament today.
Read full release >>19 May, 2009
Billion dollar state highway investment confirmed
The government has today confirmed that it will invest an extra billion dollars in the state highway network over the next three years with the release of its revised Government Policy Statement on Land Transport Funding (GPS).
Read full release >>18 May, 2009
Focus on cockpit doors, not more aviation screening
Transport Minister Steven Joyce announced today that the government will not extend security screening for domestic air travel, preferring instead to tighten up flight deck security on domestic aircraft
Read full release >>13 May, 2009
Speech to New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards
Good evening everyone. I am delighted to be part of these Search and Rescue Awards recognising our society’s unsung heroes – those people who have, and will in the future, save many of us from critical situations. It’s great to see so many people at this event tonight.
Read full speech >>13 May, 2009
Waterview decision well-considered, balanced
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed the announcement of the NZ Transport Agency’s preferred option for the completion of the Western Ring Route.
Read full release >>12 May, 2009
Affordable options available for Waterview Connection
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the NZ Transport Agency has identified more cost-effective options for the completion of Auckland’s Western Ring Route, meaning the previous government’s expensive debt-funded twin tunnel option will not go ahead.
Read full release >>8 May, 2009
Kopu Bridge replacement work to start in July
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the much-anticipated replacement of the one lane Kopu Bridge on State Highway 25 between Auckland and the Coromandel will start in July.
Read full release >>6 May, 2009
Road user charges review released
Transport Minister Steven Joyce today released the report of the independent review of road user charges (RUC).
Read full release >>5 May, 2009
Govt will not proceed with vehicle marking regime
The government has decided that it will not proceed with the Whole of Vehicle Marking (WOVM) scheme introduced by the previous government.
Read full release >>1 May, 2009
NZTA, DoL to focus on taxi safety
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has asked the NZ Transport Agency and the Department of Labour to work with the taxi industry to enhance the safety of taxi drivers and their passengers, as required by the law.
Read full release >>30 April, 2009
Minister not impressed with CAA relocation costs
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says he is "not at all impressed" with the $8.5 million cost for the Civil Aviation Authority to move from its current Petone location to a new, multi-storied building in downtown Wellington.
Read full release >>30 April, 2009
Speech to Australasian Rail Association
Good morning and thank you for the invitation to address you today. As an organisation you have been around for a long time, since the 1890s in fact, and your industry has seen plenty of change during that period.
Read full speech >>27 April, 2009
Speech to Fast Tracking National Infrastructure Summit
Good morning – it’s a pleasure to be here with you today. The topic of your conference – Fast Tracking National Infrastructure – has perhaps never been as topical or as important as it is now.
Read full speech >>23 April, 2009
Aviation security review document released
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has today released a summary of a review of aviation security, which was ordered by the last government following an alleged hijacking attempt in February last year.
Read full release >>9 April, 2009
Drive safe this Easter weekend
Transport Minister Steven Joyce is urging motorists to take care on the roads over the Easter break.
Read full release >>2 April, 2009
Victoria Park project accelerated
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has today announced that construction on the Victoria Park project on State Highway 1 in Auckland will commence almost a year earlier than previously planned, thanks to the government’s billion dollar boost for state highways.
Read full release >>27 March, 2009
Jobs and Growth plan rumbles on
Life saving rumble strips will be installed on 750 kilometres of state highway thanks in part to the government’s Jobs and Growth programme.
Read full release >>27 March, 2009
Speech at AA National Conference 2009
Good morning everyone and thank you for inviting me to speak today. I would like to acknowledge Geoff Lange, the New Zealand Automobile Association President and the Chief Executive, Brian Gibbons. I would also like to welcome Susan Pikarallidas, Secretary General of the Federation Internationale de L’Automobile, and Mike Harris, CEO of the Australian Automobile Association.
Read full speech >>19 March, 2009
First Roads of National Significance identified
The government has today announced the first seven Roads of National Significance, which have been singled out as essential routes that require priority treatment.
Read full release >>18 March, 2009
Speech at Walk2Work Day 2009
Good morning and thank you all for making the effort to set your alarms a little earlier today to walk to work today and attend this morning’s event.
Read full speech >>16 March, 2009
Government committed to Auckland rail electrification
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has today confirmed the government’s commitment to the electrification of Auckland rail, which was to have been funded through the regional fuel tax.
Read full release >>16 March, 2009
Regional fuel taxes replaced
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the government will not proceed with regional fuel taxes, which are an “expensive and inefficient” means of collecting revenue. Regional Fuel Taxes will be partially replaced by smaller increases in national fuel taxes.
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