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Transfund's review of major projects confirms that six major roading projects remain in the National Land Transport Programme for 2003/04

The National Rescue Co-ordination Centre (NRCC) will be staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week as a result of new funding announced today by the Transport Minister Paul Swain.

Speeding drivers and those who repeatedly drive drunk are targeted in a new package of measures as part of the government's efforts to reduce the road toll.

The government's new transport package addresses decades of transport under-funding and streamlines decision-making processes

The government is to review its agencies in the transport sector, State Services Minister Trevor Mallard and Transport Minister Paul Swain announced today.

Motor vehicle drivers are to be encouraged to improve their knowledge of the road code as part of a new education campaign designed to improve road safety

Transport Minister Paul Swain has ruled out a 15 cents per litre petrol tax increase.

Transport Minister Paul Swain is to refer the Transport Accident Investigation Commission report of the express freight train 533 derailment near Te Wera to the Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee

The Transport Minister Paul Swain says the passage of the Land Transport Management Bill through Parliament this afternoon signals a new era for the planning and operation of the country's transport infrastructure.

The Prime Minister Helen Clark has witnessed the signing in Ha Noi of the first Air Services Agreement between New Zealand and Viet Nam.

The Transport Minister Paul Swain says the key purpose and principles of the Land Transport Management Bill have been strengthened by the work of the Select Committee, which has just reported the bill back to Parliament.

The government is improving road safety, built around the "three Es of road safety" -- Engineering, Education and Enforcement.

The direction for policies to make our roads safer has been spelled out in Road Safety to 2010, released today by the Transport Minister Paul Swain.

The Transport Minister Paul Swain is inviting submissions on a strategy to encourage more people to cycle or walk more often.

The government is working with both the Greens and United Future to take into account the public submissions on the Land Transport Management Bill.

The Labour-Progressive Government, with the support of the Greens, will introduce a range of initiatives under a new policy to reduce growing air pollution from motor vehicle emissions.

New Zealand Taxi Federation 65th Annual Conference

The government has taken the next step towards combating our “invisible” road toll with the signing of the Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rule.

The Transport Minister Paul Swain says progress is being made in efforts to address the truck driver shortage.

Ethanol used in petrol blends is to be free from excise duty for at least two years, in recognition of its environmental benefits.

The Associate Transport Minister Harry Duynhoven says the security of New Zealand citizens, trade and tourism will be increased as a result of new maritime security legislation introduced into Parliament today.

The Transport Minister Paul Swain and the Chair of the Auckland Mayoral Forum George Wood say significant progress has been made in the project looking for strategic and funding solutions to transport issues in the Auckland region.

Tracks are for Trains, a nationwide safety education programme aimed at children aged eight to 11 years, was launched today at Ngaruawahia Primary School.

The Transport Minister Paul Swain has accepted all the recommendations made in the independent review of the Oamaru search and rescue incident, and has welcomed the decision of the New Zealand Search and Rescue Council to move immediately to implement them.