15th April 2024 Government / TransportThe government has tasked New Zealand Transport Agency with providing advice on a new long tunnel under Wellington.
8th April 2024 TransportConstruction has started on a $250m project to upgrade State Highway 6 and 6A around Queenstown.
27th March 2024 Roads / TransportState Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills in Northland will open for the Easter holiday period.
20th March 2024 EV / TransportThe government has lowered the road user charge rate to $38 per 1000km for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
18th March 2024 Transport / WIALThe capital’s Metlink Airport Express service is expected to break patronage totals for the second year running, according to Greater Wellington Regional Council.
14th March 2024 Ombudsman / TransportThe Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman is reminding people to follow the rules when driving on New Zealand’s beaches to avoid unnecessary insurance claims.
5th March 2024 Government / TransportThe draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport has allocated around $7bn per year for three years to prioritise growth and productivity, says Transport Minister Simeon Brown.
9th February 2024 TransportThe government says it will scrap Auckland’s regional fuel tax on 30 June 2024.
7th February 2024 Transport / Waka KotahiNight closures are coming to the Desert Road from mid-February for five weeks.
29th January 2024 TransportSubmissions have opened on proposed investment options for Canterbury’s transport system.
24th January 2024 Roads / TransportFebruary roadworks on Queen Charlotte Drive in Marlborough will see the popular scenic route closed during daytime hours for up to three weeks.
16th January 2024 AT / TransportAuckland Transport will increase public transport fares on buses, trains and ferries on 4 February 2024 to help meet significant operating cost increases.
5th December 2023 EV / TransportWaikato’s first electric bus is now on the streets in Taupō.
27th November 2023 Airports / TransportGreater Wellington Regional Council is encouraging new members of Parliament to use public transport between the airport and the Beehive.
27th October 2023 TransportChristchurch’s metro network will be going cashless in the second half of 2024 as work progresses on the implementation of a national ticketing system (NTS).
15th September 2023 Funding / TransportEighteen roading projects across the West Coast will receive more than $22m in government investment from the $419m Transport Resilience Fund.
13th September 2023 QLDC / TransportThe future of the Whakatipu basin’s public transport is now in the community’s hands as Queenstown Lakes District Council seeks feedback on a 30-year plan.
12th September 2023 Roads / TransportThe government is providing $12m to improve roads around the weather-damaged Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions.
18th August 2023 Government / TransportThe government is looking to pump an additional $5bn into New Zealand’s transport industry, bringing funding to $20.8bn between 2024-2027 – with the proceeds coming from increased fuel taxes and road user charges.
7th August 2023 TransportThe government’s preferred Auckland harbour transport proposal will include cycling and walking options across the existing bridge.
4th August 2023 Sports / TransportSafer travel is the key message for around 30,000 rugby fans who are expected to converge on Dunedin for the All Blacks vs Wallabies Bledisloe Cup game on Saturday.
27th June 2023 TransportA revamp of Wellington’s “Golden Mile” aims to make the city’s CBD easier to get around and attract more people back to town.
20th June 2023 Auckland / TransportAuckland Transport will introduce new payment options including PayWave, Google Pay and Apple Pay across its network within the next year.
20th June 2023 TransportMarlborough District Council is stopping its bus service between Blenheim and Renwick, which included a stop at Marlborough Airport, due to it being financially unviable.
16th June 2023 Roads / TransportAll state highways around Tairāwhiti, Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay have been reopened with the successful completion of the Hikuwai bailey bridge.
15th June 2023 Roads / TransportA new bridge on a Taranaki stretch of the Forgotten World Highway could help boost tourism and economic activity in the area by up to $45m, says the government.
9th June 2023 Roads / TransportConstruction on the new bridge reconnecting State Highway 25A with the Coromandel peninsula is set to start in the next fortnight.
15th May 2023 Roads / TransportA crucial transport link between Wairoa and Napier is now open, three months after it was damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle.
8th May 2023 Sports / TransportWellington’s Metlink public transport will offer free travel on its bus and train network for football fans travelling to FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 games.
1st May 2023 TransportTransporting New Zealand is calling for the government to extend the transport support package until inflation has dropped below 6%.
27th April 2023 Employment / TransportThe new rules boost the residence pathway for skippers, deckhands and bus drivers coming to work under the AEWV.
30th March 2023 TransportConstruction on another Auckland harbour crossing could be on the cards as early as 2029 although a final decision on what it will look like has not been made, says the government.
24th March 2023 TransportGoBay will resume hourly bus services between Napier and Hastings six days per week from next Monday.
23rd March 2023 LGNZ / TransportA report on New Zealand’s transport funding trends has found that the share of investment in road maintenance has reached its lowest in 10 years, according to Local Government New Zealand.
16th March 2023 Events / TransportMore than 14,000 ticket holders over two days are expected at the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix at Lyttelton near Christchurch this weekend.
3rd March 2023 Roads / TransportSix flood and cyclone-hit areas will get a boost with new Bailey bridges that will reconnect isolated communities.
23rd February 2023 TransportThe full extension of the cost of living transport support package is now in place.
22nd February 2023 Cycling / TransportWellington City Council is encouraging visitors and residents to have a go at getting around the city on e-bikes and e-scooters.
14th February 2023 TransportRoads to popular Auckland tourist spots in Piha, Muriwai and Karekare remain off limits due to damage from Cyclone Gabrielle.
1st February 2023 TransportThe government has extended its fuel, transport and road user subsidies.
27th January 2023 TransportMarlborough District Council will hold a series of meetings with businesses, ratepayers and residents to help inform and shape future transport solutions in the region.
16th December 2022 TransportMarlborough District Council has launched a new study aimed at supporting the case for funding safe, resilient and affordable long-term access solutions for residents, homeowners and businesses in the storm-affected areas of the Sounds.
8th December 2022 Roads / TransportVisitors to Kenepuru and the Marlborough Sounds are encouraged to use a water taxi to avoid getting caught in road closures.
5th December 2022 Funding / TransportThe government has provided $350m for 46 councils to help achieve a greener, more efficient, and safer transport infrastructure for New Zealanders and support the Emissions Reduction Plan.
15th November 2022 Infrastructure / TransportAuckland’s much-debated second harbour crossing is up for debate once again, and businesses in the city are calling for a clear roadmap.
15th November 2022 EV / TransportAuckland Transport’s TāmakiLink bus service now has eight new electric buses to complement an additional 27 serving the Eastern Bays routes across the city.
9th November 2022 Government / TransportThe Commerce Commission will soon have more power to set fairer fuel prices through changes made to the way the wholesale fuel market functions.
7th November 2022 BCA / TransportThe code enables operators to minimise the risks associated with transporting passengers through alpine environments.
31st October 2022 Coach / TransportThe govt’s investment must be made with consistency, fairness and sustainability, says the association.
28th October 2022 Cruise / TransportA lack of transport in Dunedin for cruise passengers is tipping “money down the drain”, according to one prominent operator in the city.
