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21 Sep 2023   /

Wild weather cuts Milford Sound access

State Highway 94 into Milford Sound Piopiotahi has been closed due to a high avalanche risk associated with torrential rain.


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.


Nats promise to grow NZ’s EV charging network
7 Sep 2023   /

Nats promise to grow NZ’s EV charging network

The National Party is promising to expand New Zealand’s EV charging network with a $257m rollout of 10,000 chargers across the country over four years.


GO Rentals creates ‘chill zone’ for employee mental health
31 Aug 2023  

GO Rentals creates ‘chill zone’ for employee mental health

A new ‘chill zone’ at Go Rentals’ headquarters has been established to help employees take a breather and support their mental health.


Te Huia passenger numbers, satisfaction hit new highs
30 Aug 2023   /

Te Huia passenger numbers, satisfaction hit new highs

Passenger numbers on the Te Huia train between Hamilton and Auckland hit a high in August despite major disruptions to the service in July.


Clear road ahead for Grand Pacific Tours
28 Aug 2023   /

Clear road ahead for Grand Pacific Tours

The major ITO says a strong recovery allows investment to help meet changing customer preferences.


World Cup rail success highlights benefits – govt
28 Aug 2023  

World Cup rail success highlights benefits – govt

Trains delivered more than 173,000 patrons travelling to FIFA Women’s World Cup games in Auckland and Wellington, demonstrating the benefits of commuter rail, according to the government.


RAL to pay $433k reparations for fatal ski bus crash
24 Aug 2023  

RAL to pay $433k reparations for fatal ski bus crash

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts has been ordered to pay just over $433,094 for operating buses that were improperly maintained with poorly trained drivers, which led to a fatal crash.


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.


MOTAT turns to tree-based biofuels for steam tram
11 Aug 2023   /

MOTAT turns to tree-based biofuels for steam tram

MOTAT is trialling tree-based biofuels to power one of its steam trams.


MOP initiates search for new Milford permit, park & ride systems
9 Aug 2023   /

MOP initiates search for new Milford permit, park & ride systems

The Department of Conservation is seeking suppliers to identify ways to manage road access to Milford Sound Piopiotahi and to identify a park and ride system for the popular destination.


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.


InterCity winds down loyalty programme
4 Aug 2023  

InterCity winds down loyalty programme

InterCity is wrapping up its loyalty programme at the end of August.


EVs less stressful drive for Kiwi road trippers – Avis
3 Aug 2023   /

EVs less stressful drive for Kiwi road trippers – Avis

Kiwi drivers who get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle end up being less stressed during their journeys, according to a study commissioned by Avis and conducted by YouGov Research.


DQ partners with Polestar to promote green tourism
26 Jul 2023   /

DQ partners with Polestar to promote green tourism

Destination Queenstown and electric car maker Polestar have partnered to promote the decarbonisation of tourism at the destination.


Wellington Airport e-bus service exceeds expectations
24 Jul 2023   /

Wellington Airport e-bus service exceeds expectations

Metlink Wellington’s Airport Express bus has exceeded its forecast patronage demand by almost 28% in its first year of operation.


Nelson Airport eBuses ready for action
21 Jul 2023   /

Nelson Airport eBuses ready for action

Nelson Airport will welcome its first electric bus passengers now that upgrades to the roads have been completed.


World Cup opening to proceed following shootings, no national security risk – PM
20 Jul 2023   /

World Cup opening to proceed following shootings, no national security risk – PM

The first match of the tournament will go ahead in Auckland despite the city being rocked by fatal shootings this morning.


After 56 years, Hammonds Wellington Tours closes its doors
19 Jul 2023   /

After 56 years, Hammonds Wellington Tours closes its doors

Tranzit shutters the tour operator despite the recovery in international visitor numbers.


RealNZ, Outback NZ, Seachange secure nearly $1m in EV funding
13 Jul 2023   /

RealNZ, Outback NZ, Seachange secure nearly $1m in EV funding

The operators’ decarbonisation projects are among 19 transport initiatives granted $6.4m in govt co-funding.


Commercial vehicles at ski fields checked in Operation Hannah
6 Jul 2023   /

Commercial vehicles at ski fields checked in Operation Hannah

More than 120 commercial vehicles including buses and taxis have been checked for roadworthiness around the southern ski fields over the weekend.


Europcar adds EV chargers to network
29 Jun 2023   /

Europcar adds EV chargers to network

Europcar is adding more electric vehicle chargers to its network to enable the company to accelerate its EV offerings.


Works begin on re-bridging Coromandel
29 Jun 2023   /

Works begin on re-bridging Coromandel

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has committed to March 2024 for the completion and reopening of SH25A in Coromandel.


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.


KiwiRail selling freight ferry to free up funding, crew
20 Jun 2023   /

KiwiRail selling freight ferry to free up funding, crew

KiwiRail plans to sell its Valentine ferry to free up funding and crew for further passenger and freight ferries.


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.


Bus & Coach taps Waka Kotahi’s Delaney Myers for CEO
7 Jun 2023   /

Bus & Coach taps Waka Kotahi’s Delaney Myers for CEO

NZTA’s public transport manager, Delaney Myers, will lead the association from July.


Kiwis as keen as ever on road trips – Budget NZ
2 Jun 2023   /

Kiwis as keen as ever on road trips – Budget NZ

Around 85% of Kiwis went on three road trips on average in 2022, according to research from Budget New Zealand.


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.


Govt to provide up to $40m for Coromandel’s SH25A
9 May 2023   /

Govt to provide up to $40m for Coromandel’s SH25A

The government has earmarked immediate funding of an estimated $30m-$40m for the construction of a new bridge along the Coromandel’s SH25A.


SH2 Hawke’s Bay reopening on track
8 May 2023   /

SH2 Hawke’s Bay reopening on track

State Highway 2 between Wairoa and Napier is on track for reopening this weekend.


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.


Final stage of Tauranga cycleway under construction
4 May 2023  

Final stage of Tauranga cycleway under construction

The last 800m of the Ōmokoroa to Tauranga cycleway is now under construction.


RVA rebuffs Clean Car changes
3 May 2023   /

RVA rebuffs Clean Car changes

The government’s changes to the Clean Car programme could have a negative impact on the country’s rental fleet, according to one industry association.


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%.


GO Rentals boosts support for staff mental health
28 Apr 2023   /

GO Rentals boosts support for staff mental health

GO Rentals is offering its staff health checks to help support their mental wellbeing.


“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.


Incentives, rewards key to encouraging sustainable travel – report
26 Apr 2023   /

Incentives, rewards key to encouraging sustainable travel – report

Booking.com says rising living costs and climate anxiety are driving demand for more budget and planet-friendly options.


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.


Coach demand strong but problems persist – BCA’s Barry Kidd
24 Mar 2023   /

Coach demand strong but problems persist – BCA’s Barry Kidd

The interim CEO says the recovery is patchy although some operators are doing better than expected.


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.


Govt lays out strategy to boost EV charging network
23 Mar 2023   /

Govt lays out strategy to boost EV charging network

The country’s electric vehicle charging network is set for a boost under the government’s first EV charging strategy.


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.


IPCC: Climate action urgent to avoid economic damage to sectors like tourism
21 Mar 2023   /

IPCC: Climate action urgent to avoid economic damage to sectors like tourism

Unless action to reduce emissions is taken by 2030, the world will suffer more extreme weather events and economic damage with tourism one of the sectors already exposed.