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Speech from Transport Minister Annette King

Transport Minister Annette King today announced the reappointment of Pauline Winter as the Deputy Chief Commissioner of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission and the reappointment of Bryan Wyness as a Member of the Commission.

A controlled permit system to allow heavier vehicles on specified New Zealand routes is to be investigated

Transport Minister Annette King has announced the appointment of Yvonne Sharp as the Chair of the Road Safety Trust Board and the reappointment of Tony Knight as the New Zealand Automobile Association Trustee on the Board.

The Government is taking a further step towards cleaning up our air quality with the introduction of exhaust emissions standards for used imported vehicles from 3 January next year.

The TranzAlpine is one of New Zealand’s special trains --- some would say it is the country’s most special rail experience --- so it is special to be here today as part of your TranzAlpine’s 20th birthday celebration.

Transport Minister Annette King today announced reappointments to the following transport sector boards.

Maritime New Zealand

Associate Transport Minister Judith Tizard says proposed measures to clean up New Zealand’s vehicle fleet will save New Zealanders’ lives by improving air quality.

This speech touches on a number of the Government's current transport initiatives.

The Government's committment to upgrading roading infrastructure continues

Former Auckland Regional Transport Authority chair Brian Roche will chair the Establishment Board for the New Zealand Transport Agency, Transport Minister Annette King has announced.

Speech to shipping industry representatives, West Foyer, Parliament.

Press statement on coastal shipping announcement

Thank you very much for inviting me to join you at your conference and present the SPARC Cycle Friendly Awards 2007.

Another important contribution is made toward improving road safety and reducing traffic congestion in Hawke’s Bay.

Speech at swearing in ceremony

As delivered in Parliament by the Minister for Transport Safety, Hon Harry Duynhoven

Transport Minister Annette King has today tabled legislation designed to maximise the performance of the government land transport sector and its impact on the New Zealand economy and environment.

The environment is arguably the major issue facing the aviation industry. Transport Minister Annette King says at Board of Airline Representatives function at Parliament.

New Zealand must create a public transport system that is a realistic alternative to private car use, says Transport Minister Annette King.

A new offence of driving while impaired by illegal drugs, and measures to protect personal information held on the Motor Vehicle Register are part of the Land Transport Amendment Bill 2007, says Transport Minister Annette King.

Auckland Airport generates and facilitates more than $19 billion a year worth of value for the New Zealand economy. Transport Minister Annette King speaks at the ceremony to mark the start of construction of a second runway.

Tougher laws to deal with people who drive under the influence of illegal drugs and more protection of personal information on the Motor Vehicle Register