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Commerce and Transport Ministers, Lianne Dalziel and Paul Swain, today announced that no specific government intervention would be taken in relation to competition issues that had been raised in respect to the seaports sector.

Minister of Transport Paul Swain celebrated the arrival of Auckland’s first renovated train at the Auckland Railway Station this morning.

A rail safety bill that toughens up safety requirements for New Zealand rail operators will be introduced into Parliament early in the new year.

Shipping and port security will be increased to ensure New Zealand’s people and trade and tourism sector are not at risk from terrorist attacks, says Associate Minister of Transport, Harry Duynhoven.

Minister of Transport Swain gives the 1st Reading Speech for the Land Transport Management Bill

The next step towards combating our “invisible” road toll has started with the release of a second draft of the Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rule by the Associate Minister of Transport, Judith Tizard.

Minister of Transport Paul Swain talks to the Local Government Forum about the Land Transport Management Bill and the NZ Transport Strategy.

Transport Minister Paul Swain today released the New Zealand Transport Strategy - a document which will guide government decision-making on transport.

This New Zealand Transport Strategy is the first that recognises all modes and users of transport, those who provide transport, and those affected by transport. It is also the first transport strategy to respond directly to the broader social, economic and environmental needs of the country. It will guide decision making by central government and its various agencies. It will provide a point of reference for local government, business and communities.

Transport Minister Paul Swain tabled the Land Transport Management Bill in Parliament today.

Minister for Transport Paul Swain announced a number of appointments to the boards of government transport agencies today.

Transport Minister and MP for Rimutaka Paul Swain turned the first sod on the State Highway 2 realignment project between Kaitoke and Te Marua this morning.

Associate Minister of Transport Harry Duynhoven speaks at the Civil Aviation Authority's Aviation Safety Forum 2002

Minister of Transport Paul Swain has welcomed recent changes to air services arrangements with Korea and Japan, which were approved by Cabinet on Monday.

Associate Minister of Transport Harry Duynhoven congratulated the Maritime Safety Authority, Environment Southland and all those involved in the successful refloat of the Tai Ping.

Minister of Transport Paul Swain has directed the board of Transfund New Zealand to provide Northland and East Cape with 100% funding for land transport projects that assist in regional development.

Minister of Transport Paul Swain said tackling Auckland’s transport problems would be a key focus of the government this term, as he outlined the government’s vision for transport at the Auckland Regional Council today.

Minister of Transport Paul Swain outlined the Government’s vision for New Zealand’s transport system over the next decade, as he opened the Road Transport Forum’s annual conference in Nelson this morning.

Minister of Transport Paul Swain today released the briefing papers provided to him by the Ministry of Transport, the Land Transport Safety Authority, Transfund NZ, Transit NZ, the Aviation Security Service, the Civil Aviation Authority, the Transport Accident and Investigation Commission and the Maritime Safety Authority.

Minister of Transport Paul Swain has had assurances from the relevant safety and accident agencies that an investigation into Friday night’s incident, in which an Air New Zealand plane lost a portion of wing flap soon after take-off, is underway.

Minister of Transport Paul Swain has received an assurance for the Transport Accident and Investigation Commission (TAIC) and the Land Transport Safety Authority (LTSA) that an investigation into Saturday’s incident at Wellington Railway Station is underway.