The 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.
A motorhome rally at the West Coast town of Reefton has given a boost to the local economy over the weekend.
The main SH1 connection between Auckland and Northland closes today for almost 11 weeks but the detours are a “great alternative” for tourism, says one operator.
Tourism Holdings is resuming trials of electric motorhomes with new Ford EVs about to hit the road.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says work on detour routes around Northland are progressing well ahead of the SH1 closure over the Brynderwyn Hills later this month.
The government says it will scrap Auckland’s regional fuel tax on 30 June 2024.
The provision of greater e-bike access in national parks and rural areas can benefit sustainability, writes UK researcher Ian Philips.
Night closures are coming to the Desert Road from mid-February for five weeks.
Greenhouse gas emissions in the transport, postal and warehousing category have risen 3.7% in the September 2023 quarter, according to Stats NZ.
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is urging people to plan ahead if they are travelling to Northland and Waitangi this weekend and on the public holiday next Tuesday.
The Department of Conservation is temporarily closing motor vehicle access to conservation land in Hakatere, St James, and Molesworth, in the eastern South Island due to high fire risk.
Submissions have opened on proposed investment options for Canterbury’s transport system.
February roadworks on Queen Charlotte Drive in Marlborough will see the popular scenic route closed during daytime hours for up to three weeks.
There are fears the ending of the RUC exemption, as well as the stopping of the Clean Car Discount, will hurt the uptake of greener transport.
Auckland Transport will increase public transport fares on buses, trains and ferries on 4 February 2024 to help meet significant operating cost increases.
Waikato’s first electric bus is now on the streets in Taupō.
SH73 on the Arthur’s Pass Otira Gorge alpine route is beginning up to two weeks of day closures from today for road resurfacing.
Cable cars at airports could be a way of improving transport links in cities such as Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown, according to Doppelmayr.
Greater Wellington Regional Council is encouraging new members of Parliament to use public transport between the airport and the Beehive.
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).
A government push for cleaner cars is proving to be a pain point for the vehicle rental industry struggling with supply chain issues.
More zero-emission buses will soon be on the roads around Christchurch.
Tourism Holdings, the New Zealand Airports Association, KiwiRail, and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency are among the members of a new working group to understand the impacts of climate change on the transport sector.
Marlborough District Council is calling for government funding to help support the rebuild of the region’s roads.
The operator says it will be the first to provide electric transport to the country’s adventure industry.
The government will install electric vehicle chargers at 100 locations, including 19 on popular holiday routes, many of which could be operational by Christmas.
Foresty slash was swept into upper Queenstown during the biggest downpour in 24 years, which prompted the declaration of a state of emergency.
State Highway 94 into Milford Sound Piopiotahi has been closed due to a high avalanche risk associated with torrential rain.
Eighteen roading projects across the West Coast will receive more than $22m in government investment from the $419m Transport Resilience Fund.
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.
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.
A new ‘chill zone’ at Go Rentals’ headquarters has been established to help employees take a breather and support their mental health.
Passenger numbers on the Te Huia train between Hamilton and Auckland hit a high in August despite major disruptions to the service in July.
The major ITO says a strong recovery allows investment to help meet changing customer preferences.
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.
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.
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 is trialling tree-based biofuels to power one of its steam trams.
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.
The government’s preferred Auckland harbour transport proposal will include cycling and walking options across the existing bridge.
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 is wrapping up its loyalty programme at the end of August.
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.
Destination Queenstown and electric car maker Polestar have partnered to promote the decarbonisation of tourism at the destination.
Metlink Wellington’s Airport Express bus has exceeded its forecast patronage demand by almost 28% in its first year of operation.
Nelson Airport will welcome its first electric bus passengers now that upgrades to the roads have been completed.
The first match of the tournament will go ahead in Auckland despite the city being rocked by fatal shootings this morning.
Tranzit shutters the tour operator despite the recovery in international visitor numbers.
The operators’ decarbonisation projects are among 19 transport initiatives granted $6.4m in govt co-funding.
More than 120 commercial vehicles including buses and taxis have been checked for roadworthiness around the southern ski fields over the weekend.
