28th April 2026 Fuel / TransportThe government is preparing to remove or suspend regulatory barriers that make it harder for businesses and communities to cope with global fuel shocks.
29th January 2026 Roads / TransportUrgent transport recovery work across the North Island has restored key tourism routes following severe storms, but major closures continue on the East Coast.
12th November 2025 NZTA / TransportThe Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament.
30th October 2025 TransportThe government has started public consultation on reforms aimed at modernising New Zealand’s land transport rules.
29th September 2025 TransportA new flyover set to open to traffic in East Auckland is expected to ease congestion and boost the city’s productivity.
7th August 2025 Regulation / TransportThe government says it will replace petrol tax with road user charges (RUC) for all of New Zealand’s 3.5 million light vehicles.
4th August 2025 Transport / Transport MinisterVintage light vehicles and private heavy motorhomes will move to annual vehicle inspections from 1 September rather than six-monthly.
10th July 2025 Police / TransportFour visitors hurt in a tourist bus crash on the Athol Five Rivers Highway in Southland have been discharged from hospital.
1st July 2025 Transport / Transport MinisterThe speed limit on State Highway One between Pūhoi and Warkworth in north Auckland has risen to 110 km/h today.
30th May 2025 Roads / TransportQueenstown’s town centre has received a boost in time for King’s Birthday weekend, with Gorge Road, Ballarat Street and Athol Street all reopening today at 5.00pm.
17th March 2025 NZTA / TransportThe government will undertake geotechnical, environmental, and utilities investigations into the feasibility of another Waitematā Harbour crossing.
18th November 2024 AT / TransportThe government and Auckland Council have launched contactless payments on Auckland’s public transport.
