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Transport Minister Steven Joyce is reminding Kiwis to do their bit to be safe on the roads these holidays.

“The NZ Transport Agency and Police are working hard to keep the traffic flowing and help to make your trip a safe one. I urge road users to work with them and drive responsibly to stay safe.”

The official holiday period begins at 4pm Friday 24 December 2010 and ends at 6am on Wednesday 5 January 2011.

The government has today confirmed that all taxis operating in our larger centres will be fitted with security cameras from 1 August next year.  This move is designed to enhance the safety of both taxi drivers and their passengers.

The Land Transport Rule: Operator Licensing Amendment (No 2) 2010 will also ensure taxi drivers get around-the-clock telecommunications support.

“Sadly, the safety situation for taxi drivers has changed in recent times and these requirements are now a necessity,” says Transport Minister Steven Joyce.

An air alliance between Air New Zealand and the Virgin Blue group to operate integrated services on trans-Tasman routes has been given the green light by Transport Minister Steven Joyce.

New Zealand’s agreement, in addition to the recent authorisation from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), means Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue will be able to work together on the services and fares they offer on trans-Tasman services.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has asked officials from the Ministry of Transport, the Treasury and the NZ Transport Agency to work with Auckland Transport, Auckland Council and other agencies to review the business case for a CBD rail link ahead of any further discussions between central government and Auckland Council next year.

The business case, released last month, provides a capital cost of $2.3 billion for the rail link in 2010 dollars. 

Mr Joyce says the business case was a first step but it leaves a number of questions unanswered.

The approval of funds to build the Ngaruawahia section of the Waikato Expressway is an important step towards completing the Road of National Significance, says Transport Minister Steven Joyce.

The NZ Transport Agency Board has confirmed the $169 million required to fund the Ngaruawahia section.

Mr Joyce says construction of the 10 kilometre section will create up to 300 local jobs directly, with many more downstream.

Construction on the Tauranga Eastern Link Road of National Significance is under way, with physical works beginning - six months earlier than originally planned.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the NZ Transport Agency is making good progress on the Puhoi to Wellsford Road of National Significance - the least-developed of the seven RoNS projects.

The availability of funding for the government's priority road safety initiatives - which are part of the Safer Journeys road safety strategy - has been confirmed with an amendment to the go

Transport Minister Steven Joyce says good progress is being made on Auckland's Waterview Connection - part of the Western Ring Route Road of National Significance.

Statistics showing that 72 percent of all alcohol-related deaths on our roads are caused by drivers who have either a prior drink driving conviction or are more than 50 percent over the current adu

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed news today that construction on the Tauranga Eastern Link will start later this month - more than six months ahead of schedule.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce is urging Kiwis to stay safe on the roads this Labour Day weekend.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce today released a new report which looks at several current issues in the sea-freight industry from an economic perspective.

The Government is putting an extra $9 million towards the SuperGold card public transport scheme as part of a balanced package of measures that will improve efficiency and help ensure the scheme's

Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the Government has moved to tackle the growing issue of motorcycle and moped safety with a number of actions aimed at better training for novice and returning r

The Government has today confirmed plans to change the give ways rules at intersections in New Zealand.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the Wellington Northern Corridor Road of National Significance is progressing well with tenders being called for initial work on the Otaki to Levin section of t

Good morning and thank you for inviting me to your conference again this year.

Good morning. It's an honour to be here today, my third visit to mark the final milestone for this important project.

Transport legislation which includes measures to improve the safety of young drivers and crack down on drink drivers has today passed unanimously through its first reading in Parliament.

Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to make this opening address.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce says Wellington's new Matangi trains will make for a more reliable, comfortable journey for commuters in the capital.

I move that this House notes the tragic loss of nine lives on Saturday in the air accident at Fox Glacier; and that the House expresses its sympathy and condolences to the victims' friends and f

Transport Minister Steven Joyce is welcoming progress towards the procurement Auckland's new electric trains.