Portfolio: Transport

Govt announces $500m for Auckland's electric trains

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:19:21 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

The electrification of Auckland's rail system is one step closer today, with Cabinet approving funding of $500 million for the purchase of electric trains. Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the con...

Summary of road safety submissions released

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:21:51 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has today released a summary of the more than 1,500 submissions received as part of a wide-ranging review of road safety. Issues around alcohol and drugs and younger dr...

Focus on young drivers

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:48:56 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

Transport Minister Steven Joyce says introducing measures designed to reduce the number of fatal and serious vehicle crashes involving young drivers is a priority for the government. In a speech to th...

Investment delivers for Waikato rail

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:40:30 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

The Waikato rail network is set to be the first to benefit from new track maintenance equipment coming into service, Transport Minister Steven Joyce has announced. Mr Joyce was in Hamilton to mark the...

Construction on first Road of National Significance begins

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:08:24 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

Construction on the first of seven initial Roads of National Significance is underway, with physical works beginning today on the Victoria Park project in Auckland - more than a year earlier than orig...

Australian airlines to contribute to domestic aviation safety

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:08:40 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

The government has moved to correct an anomaly in civil aviation law which has meant that Australian-licensed airlines operating in the New Zealand domestic market have not paid the passenger safety l...

Work starts early on Hawke's Bay Expressway southern extension

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:00:09 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

The second major Hawke's Bay roading project to start this month got underway today as construction began earlier than anticipated on the Hawke's Bay Expressway's southern extension. Transport ...

Land Transport Management Act to be reviewed

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:33:32 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has asked for a review of the Land Transport Management Act (LTMA) to ensure compliance costs are minimised and planning processes simplified. "The LTMA is the framewor...

New rule to ensure safer winter tyre use

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:37:39 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has signed a new rule setting safety standards for winter tyres. "The mixing of winter or snow tyres with other tyre types has contributed to several fatal crashes. "...

Expanded NZ-South Africa air services

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:06:46 +1300

Nathan Guy | Transport

Expanded opportunities for New Zealand and South African airlines were announced today by Associate Minister of Transport Nathan Guy. "The new arrangements will provide a real boost for business, tour...

Drive safe this Labour Day weekend

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:33:11 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

Transport Minister Steven Joyce is urging motorists to take care on the roads this Labour Day weekend. "This is the first long weekend in a few months and, with more Kiwis choosing to holiday in New Z...

Drugged driving law now includes benzodiazepines

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:26:45 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

Parliament has tonight voted to widen the scope of new drugged driving legislation to include benzodiazepines - a class of prescription drugs that can lead to severe impairment in driving ability. Ben...

Illegal street racing Bill passes third reading

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:23:27 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

The Land Transport (Enforcement Powers) Amendment Bill that tackles illegal street racing passed its Third Reading in Parliament tonight. Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the new legislation will ...

Drugged driving law brought forward, benzodiazepines added

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:12:12 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

The government has brought forward the start date of legislation aimed at tackling drugged driving to 1 November, a month earlier than previously planned. Transport Minister Steven Joyce says drugged ...

New Metro Rail Operating Plan Released

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:35:01 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

The Government has today released the new ownership and operating model for metro commuter rail services in Auckland and Wellington. Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the plan provides a strong bas...

$30m roading project starts 9 months early

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:08:43 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

Work towards the realignment of the Matahorua Gorge between Napier and Gisborne has commenced today - nine months earlier than originally scheduled - thanks to an additional $142.5 million in funding ...

Fuel tax changes tomorrow

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:56:26 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

Transport Minister Steven Joyce says increases in fuel excise duty (FED) and Road User Charges (RUC) which come into force tomorrow will bring benefits to all New Zealanders through better roading and...

Road safety consultation closes Friday

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:28:16 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

Transport Minister Steven Joyce is urging road users to have their say on what actions should be taken to make New Zealand's roads safer.The government is currently consulting with road users as part ...

Minister welcomes further progress on Western Ring Route

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:36:19 +1200

Steven Joyce | Transport

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has today welcomed further progress towards the completion of Auckland's Western Ring Route - which was earlier this year identified as a Road of National Significance....

Govt moves on electronic RUC

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:06:01 +1200

Steven Joyce | Transport

The government confirmed today that it will allow electronic distance recording and electronic display of road user charges (RUC) licences as it moves towards a simplified, more modern RUC system. Reg...

Minister welcomes progress on Western Ring Route

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:37:16 +1200

Steven Joyce | Transport

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed progress on Auckland's Western Ring Route, with confirmation of the alignment the route will take. The Board of the NZ Transport Agency this morning confir...

Agency asked to consult on “Option Three” for Kapiti

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:41:58 +1200

Steven Joyce | Transport

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has asked the New Zealand Transport Agency to add a third option in its consultation for the State highway One alignment through the Kapiti Coast. The request follows t...

Govt won’t proceed with fuel economy standard

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:13:33 +1200

Steven Joyce | Transport

The government will not progress the development of a regulated vehicle fuel economy standard, as proposed by the previous Labour government. Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the potential benefit...

No delay to vehicle emissions standards

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:11:35 +1200

Steven Joyce | Transport

Transport Minister Steven Joyce today announced that after careful consideration, the government has decided the requirements for used diesel vehicles to meet minimum emissions standards set out in th...

$8.7 billion plan for transport investment unveiled

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:43:38 +1200

Steven Joyce | Transport

An $8.7 billion programme of investment in New Zealand’s transport system has been detailed today with the launch of the National Land Transport Programme (NLTP).Transport Minister Steven Joyce says...

New agency to improve Auckland transport

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:25:13 +1200

Steven Joyce | Transport

The government has confirmed that a new agency will be established to focus on delivering transport projects and services across Auckland. Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the new Auckland Transpo...

Govt wants strategic plan for Kapiti highway

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:34:22 +1200

Steven Joyce | Transport

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has asked the New Zealand Transport Agency to develop a strategic roading plan for the Kapiti Coast, clearly identifying the long-term corridor for State Highway 1 thro...

Govt confirms 1 October fuel tax changes

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:05:28 +1200

Steven Joyce | Transport

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has today confirmed that the previously announced increases in fuel excise duty (FED) on petrol and road user charges (RUC) will take effect as scheduled from 1 October...

NZ helping Tongan inquiry into Ashika tragedy

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:00:52 +1200

Nathan Guy | Transport

New Zealand's Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) is formally supporting the Tongan Royal Commission's inquiry into the sinking of the MV Princess Ashika, says Associate Minister of Tra...

Government seeks views on road safety

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:27:10 +1200

Steven Joyce | Transport

Hon Steven Joyce with Hon Nathan GuyTransport Minister Steven Joyce today launched a discussion document containing possible government actions that could help to make New Zealand’s roads safer. He ...