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New MPs urged to use airport’s public transport
27 Nov 2023   /

New MPs urged to use airport’s public transport

Greater Wellington Regional Council is encouraging new members of Parliament to use public transport between the airport and the Beehive.


Chch ferry, bus network going cashless
27 Oct 2023  

Chch ferry, bus network going cashless

Christchurch’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).


West Coast roads get $22m for resilience, help support tourism
15 Sep 2023   /

West Coast roads get $22m for resilience, help support tourism

Eighteen roading projects across the West Coast will receive more than $22m in government investment from the $419m Transport Resilience Fund.


QLDC seeks feedback on transport plan
13 Sep 2023   /

QLDC seeks feedback on transport plan

The 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.


Govt earmarks $12m to repair Marlborough, Tasman roads
12 Sep 2023   /

Govt earmarks $12m to repair Marlborough, Tasman roads

The government is providing $12m to improve roads around the weather-damaged Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions.


Govt pledges $20bn for transport
18 Aug 2023   /

Govt pledges $20bn for transport

The 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.


Auckland Harbour Bridge cycling, walking in second crossing pick
7 Aug 2023  

Auckland Harbour Bridge cycling, walking in second crossing pick

The government’s preferred Auckland harbour transport proposal will include cycling and walking options across the existing bridge.


Safe travel call with 30k expected for All Blacks test
4 Aug 2023   /

Safe travel call with 30k expected for All Blacks test

Safer 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.


Wellington ‘Golden Mile’ revamp to make city more accessible
27 Jun 2023  

Wellington ‘Golden Mile’ revamp to make city more accessible

A revamp of Wellington’s “Golden Mile” aims to make the city’s CBD easier to get around and attract more people back to town.


AT to introduce contactless payments across public transport
20 Jun 2023   /

AT to introduce contactless payments across public transport

Auckland Transport will introduce new payment options including PayWave, Google Pay and Apple Pay across its network within the next year.


Service to Marlborough Airport canned
20 Jun 2023  

Service to Marlborough Airport canned

Marlborough District Council is stopping its bus service between Blenheim and Renwick, which included a stop at Marlborough Airport, due to it being financially unviable.


Tairāwhiti, Hawke’s Bay state highways reopen fully
16 Jun 2023   /

Tairāwhiti, Hawke’s Bay state highways reopen fully

All state highways around Tairāwhiti, Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay have been reopened with the successful completion of the Hikuwai bailey bridge.


Upgraded tourist route in line for $45m boost
15 Jun 2023   /

Upgraded tourist route in line for $45m boost

A 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.


June start for Coromandel bridge construction
9 Jun 2023   /

June start for Coromandel bridge construction

Construction on the new bridge reconnecting State Highway 25A with the Coromandel peninsula is set to start in the next fortnight.


Key route between Napier, Wairoa reopens
15 May 2023   /

Key route between Napier, Wairoa reopens

A crucial transport link between Wairoa and Napier is now open, three months after it was damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle.


Wellington transport to FIFA World Cup games to be free
8 May 2023   /

Wellington transport to FIFA World Cup games to be free

Wellington’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.


Transport group calls for extension to fuel tax subsidy
1 May 2023  

Transport group calls for extension to fuel tax subsidy

Transporting New Zealand is calling for the government to extend the transport support package until inflation has dropped below 6%.


“Positive” step for ferry, bus operators as transport agreement finalised
27 Apr 2023   /

“Positive” step for ferry, bus operators as transport agreement finalised

The new rules boost the residence pathway for skippers, deckhands and bus drivers coming to work under the AEWV.


Govt hastens second Auckland harbour crossing plans
30 Mar 2023  

Govt hastens second Auckland harbour crossing plans

Construction 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.


Bus services to resume between Napier and Hastings
24 Mar 2023  

Bus services to resume between Napier and Hastings

GoBay will resume hourly bus services between Napier and Hastings six days per week from next Monday.


Road maintenance funding drops 13% over almost a decade – LGNZ
23 Mar 2023   /

Road maintenance funding drops 13% over almost a decade – LGNZ

A 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.


SailGP sells 14k tickets, urges public transport use
16 Mar 2023   /

SailGP sells 14k tickets, urges public transport use

More than 14,000 ticket holders over two days are expected at the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix at Lyttelton near Christchurch this weekend.


Temporary Bailey bridge rollouts reconnect regions
3 Mar 2023   /

Temporary Bailey bridge rollouts reconnect regions

Six flood and cyclone-hit areas will get a boost with new Bailey bridges that will reconnect isolated communities.


Transport subsidy package extended
23 Feb 2023  

Transport subsidy package extended

The full extension of the cost of living transport support package is now in place.


Shared e-bikes, scooters trial begins in Wellington
22 Feb 2023   /

Shared e-bikes, scooters trial begins in Wellington

Wellington City Council is encouraging visitors and residents to have a go at getting around the city on e-bikes and e-scooters.


Access to Auckland hotspots blocked
14 Feb 2023  

Access to Auckland hotspots blocked

Roads to popular Auckland tourist spots in Piha, Muriwai and Karekare remain off limits due to damage from Cyclone Gabrielle.


Govt extends fuel, transport subsidies
1 Feb 2023  

Govt extends fuel, transport subsidies

The government has extended its fuel, transport and road user subsidies.


Marlborough Sounds access up for consultation
27 Jan 2023  

Marlborough Sounds access up for consultation

Marlborough District Council will hold a series of meetings with businesses, ratepayers and residents to help inform and shape future transport solutions in the region.


Marlborough study to identify access for storm-affected Sounds
16 Dec 2022  

Marlborough study to identify access for storm-affected Sounds

Marlborough 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.


Marlborough visitors encouraged to use water taxis
8 Dec 2022   /

Marlborough visitors encouraged to use water taxis

Visitors to Kenepuru and the Marlborough Sounds are encouraged to use a water taxi to avoid getting caught in road closures.


Govt commits $350m for greener transport
5 Dec 2022   /

Govt commits $350m for greener transport

The 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.


More action, less talk for new Auckland harbour crossing – Bridges
15 Nov 2022   /

More action, less talk for new Auckland harbour crossing – Bridges

Auckland’s much-debated second harbour crossing is up for debate once again, and businesses in the city are calling for a clear roadmap.


Auckland rolls out more e-buses, tourists to benefit
15 Nov 2022   /

Auckland rolls out more e-buses, tourists to benefit

Auckland Transport’s TāmakiLink bus service now has eight new electric buses to complement an additional 27 serving the Eastern Bays routes across the city.


ComCom to act as ‘regulatory backstop’ for fairer fuel prices
9 Nov 2022   /

ComCom to act as ‘regulatory backstop’ for fairer fuel prices

The Commerce Commission will soon have more power to set fairer fuel prices through changes made to the way the wholesale fuel market functions.


BCA revises alpine safety code
7 Nov 2022   /

BCA revises alpine safety code

The code enables operators to minimise the risks associated with transporting passengers through alpine environments.


What about tour drivers? BCA on govt’s $61m bus wage boost
31 Oct 2022   /

What about tour drivers? BCA on govt’s $61m bus wage boost

The govt’s investment must be made with consistency, fairness and sustainability, says the association.


Cruise is back in Dunedin – with transport teething problems too
28 Oct 2022   /

Cruise is back in Dunedin – with transport teething problems too

A lack of transport in Dunedin for cruise passengers is tipping “money down the drain”, according to one prominent operator in the city.


National public transport ticketing system a simpler method for visitors – Wood
26 Oct 2022   /

National public transport ticketing system a simpler method for visitors – Wood

The rollout of a national public transport ticketing system will simplify payment methods for people visiting new towns, says Transport Minister Michael Wood.


Bee Card rolled out on Queenstown ferries
26 Oct 2022   /

Bee Card rolled out on Queenstown ferries

Queenstown public transport users will now be able to use their Bee Card to travel on ferry services from today.


Wellington moves to reduce visitor transport emissions
27 Sep 2022   /

Wellington moves to reduce visitor transport emissions

WellingtonNZ and GWRC partner to try and make it easier for visitors to the capital to take public transport.


Water taxi subsidies for Marlborough Sounds
26 Aug 2022   /

Water taxi subsidies for Marlborough Sounds

Marlborough District Council will offer subsidised water taxi services to visitors, workers and residents around the Marlborough Sounds who were affected by weather damage that caused road washouts and slips last week.


Proposed Auckland Harbour Bridge walking, cycling trial scrapped
22 Aug 2022   /

Proposed Auckland Harbour Bridge walking, cycling trial scrapped

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has shut down a proposed trial to allocate lanes on Auckland’s Harbour Bridge to walkers and cyclists.


Wellington urged to approve electric bus, stadium project
18 Aug 2022  

Wellington urged to approve electric bus, stadium project

Greater Wellington’s climate committee is urging the regional council to approve two carbon reduction and energy efficiency projects from Metlink and Wellington Regional Stadium Trust.


“We are heading pell-mell back to the 1970s” – BCA on govt’s transport plans
16 Aug 2022   /

“We are heading pell-mell back to the 1970s” – BCA on govt’s transport plans

The BCA criticises the government’s new public transport plans as a throwback to the past and a disservice to all those working in the industry.


Lower speed limits between Christchurch, Akaroa
2 Aug 2022   /

Lower speed limits between Christchurch, Akaroa

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will drop the speed limit on State Highway 73 and 75 between Christchurch and Akaroa in early September.


Govt extends fuel tax cut until Jan 2023
18 Jul 2022  

Govt extends fuel tax cut until Jan 2023

The government has extended its cut to fuel excise tax by 25 cents per litre until 31 January 2023, providing some relief for tourism operators’ transport and fuel budgets.


“Room for improvement” – police sweep ski field commercial passenger vehicles
14 Jul 2022   /

“Room for improvement” – police sweep ski field commercial passenger vehicles

More than 90% of commercial passenger vehicles inspected at the country’s major ski destinations have been compliant, say police and Waka Kotahi.


Auckland Airport sees “unprecedented” demand
13 Jul 2022   /

Auckland Airport sees “unprecedented” demand

Auckland Airport is encouraging people to leave their cars at home and take alternative modes of transport when travelling during the July school holidays.


Queenstown bus services reduced
13 Jul 2022   /

Queenstown bus services reduced

Bus services in Queenstown and Dunedin are being reduced from Tuesday 19 July due to driver shortages, winter illness and Covid, says the Otago Regional Council.


Canterbury, Otago highway snow to clear today – NZTA
13 Jul 2022   /

Canterbury, Otago highway snow to clear today – NZTA

The last few highways still closed by Tuesday’s heavy snowfall should be opening around lunchtime or early afternoon today, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.