30th January 2026 CRL / Transport MinisterAuckland’s rail network is one major step closer to a modern, more reliable metro system with the completion of the final large-scale pre-City Rail Link works, according to the government.
1st December 2025 CRL / Transport MinisterThe City Rail Link in Auckland will open in the second half of next year.
24th November 2025 RUC / Transport MinisterThe government is scoping an electronic system for road user charges as transitions 3.6 million light petrol vehicles to road user charges.
7th November 2025 Rail / Transport MinisterTransport Minister Chris Bishop has revealed how the $143.6m funding for metro rail will be divvied up between Auckland and Wellington.
22nd October 2025 NZTA / Transport MinisterThe Roads of National Significance has received another $1.2bn of funding and the programme will move to the next phase of development.
8th October 2025 Aviation Council / Transport MinisterAviation industry groups, Air New Zealand, Auckland Airport and the country’s small airlines will be represented on the government’s permanent Aviation Council.
18th September 2025 Rail / Transport MinisterRail Minister Winston Peters and Transport Minister Chris Bishop say the new Third Main Line in Auckland will be a “game changer” for rail freight and will enable more frequent passenger trains.
17th September 2025 Aviation / Transport MinisterThe country’s new Aviation Action Plan highlights the vital role the industry plays in supporting New Zealand’s tourism sector.
9th September 2025 Rail / Transport MinisterGreater Wellington Regional Council has signed a contract for a new fleet of 18 battery electric multiple unit (BEMU) trains for Wairarapa and Manawatū.
8th September 2025 NZTA / Transport MinisterA contract has been awarded to build the Ōmanawa Bridge for State Highway 29 Tauriko West road of national significance.
12th August 2025 RVA / Transport MinisterTransport Minister Chris Bishop says the government is deliberately not rushing the introduction of road user charges as it wants to get it right.
12th August 2025 Transport Minister / Whanganui AirportThe government is putting $3.35m into a new sealed parallel taxiway for Whanganui Airport with Whanganui District Council contributing the same.
