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Intelligent Transport Systems trial launched
Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 2:18 pm | Ministry Of Transport
A trial using wireless communications technology to deliver real-time traffic information has been launched by the Ministry of Transport and AraFlow Limited. The Co-operative Intelligent Transport Systems trial will investigate whether providing accurate real-time ... More >>
Future freight movements planned for
Wednesday, 1 May 2013, 12:49 pm | Ministry Of Transport
The Ministry of Transport has commissioned two studies to get a better handle on New Zealand’s future freight flows. More >>
Social cost of road crashes decreases in 2011
Tuesday, 18 December 2012, 4:47 pm | Ministry Of Transport
The total annual social cost of road crashes in New Zealand reduced by 14 percent between 2010 and 2011 to $3.14 billion in 2011, largely due to a 24 percent fall in the number of fatalities. More >>
Early bird registrations closing for NZ Transport Summit
Monday, 10 December 2012, 1:52 pm | Ministry Of Transport
Early bird registrations for The New Zealand Transport Summit, to be held February 18-19, 2013, will close on December 14. The summit’s theme – Driving Economic Growth – will be addressed by a wide range of speakers including Secretary-General ... More >>
Simplified RUC system now in place
Wednesday, 1 August 2012, 10:46 am | Ministry Of Transport
Changes to simplify the road user charges (RUC) system for everyone who uses it take effect from today (August 1). More >>
Freight Information Gathering report released
Monday, 12 March 2012, 2:01 pm | Ministry Of Transport
The Ministry of Transport has released its first quarterly report on containerised freight movements around New Zealand. More >>
Cable Protection Zone prosecution
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 1:15 pm | Ministry Of Transport
The Ministry of Transport has successfully prosecuted Paul Gubb, owner and master of the Wellington based Sweet Georgia charter vessel for fishing in the cable protection zone off the south coast of Wellington. More >>
Official road crash statistics released
Thursday, 28 October 2010, 2:44 pm | Ministry Of Transport
Latest annual road safety statistics show that alcohol, speed too fast for conditions and the safety of young drivers remain key road safety issues for New Zealand. More >>
Low Christmas holiday period road toll encouraging
Tuesday, 5 January 2010, 12:14 pm | Ministry Of Transport
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the low holiday road toll is encouraging but there is more work to be done to improve safety on our roads. 12 people died on the roads during the official holiday driving period which ran from 4pm on December 24 ... More >>
Crash Stats Show Road Safety Issues
Friday, 18 September 2009, 12:58 pm | Ministry Of Transport
Last year, 117 New Zealanders aged 15 to 24 were killed on our roads, and alcohol was a factor in 31 percent of fatal crashes, according to statistics released today by the Ministry of Transport. More >>
Drive to the conditions this winter
Friday, 5 June 2009, 11:40 am | Ministry Of Transport
The Ministry of Transport is urging people to take care on the roads this weekend and over the winter months. More >>
Holiday road toll now stands at 18
Friday, 4 January 2008, 10:30 am | Ministry Of Transport
The death has been confirmed of a 28 year old female passenger in a crash at Rotorua, near Kaingaroa, at 4am on 3 January, within the holiday road toll period. This takes the holiday road toll to 18. More >>
Update: 17 People Killed Over Xmas-New Year Period
Thursday, 3 January 2008, 10:28 am | Ministry Of Transport
UPDATE 10:10 am: A male Japanese tourist who was seriously injured in a vehicle crash at Mt Cook National Park yesterday has died overnight. This takes the holiday road toll to 17. This compares to 9 people killed on the roads in 06/07 holiday period. More >>
16 People Killed In 14 Crashes Over Xmas-New Year
Thursday, 3 January 2008, 9:35 am | Ministry Of Transport
Provisional figures show 16 people were killed in 14 crashes over the 2007/08 Christmas-New Year holiday road toll period. This compares to nine people killed on the roads in the 2006/07 holiday period and 22 people killed over the same period in 2005/06. More >>
2007 Road Toll Up On Last Year - Min. Of Transport
Tuesday, 1 January 2008, 2:07 pm | Ministry Of Transport
The 2007 toll is an increase on the record low toll of 2006. Ministry of Transport spokeswoman Anna Gilbert said there have been nearly 4,600 deaths and 132,000 injuries from crashes on our roads over the past 10 years. More >>
Motor Vehicle Crashes in New Zealand 2006 released
Friday, 2 November 2007, 12:01 am | Ministry Of Transport
The Ministry of Transport is pleased to announce the release of Motor Vehicle Crashes in New Zealand 2006. More >>
Crown share of Wanganui historic losses settled
Thursday, 19 April 2007, 10:51 am | Ministry Of Transport
Chief Executive of the Ministry of Transport, Alan Thompson and Chief Executive at Wanganui District Council, Dr David Warburton, have signed an agreement settling the Crown’s share of historic losses at Wanganui Airport. More >>
New aviation security measures
Thursday, 15 February 2007, 4:48 pm | Ministry Of Transport
Minister for Transport Safety Harry Duynhoven today launched a major public awareness campaign called Flysmart, designed to educate people travelling overseas on aircraft about new limits on the amount of liquids, aerosols and gels that can be carried ... More >>
New Chief Executive for the Ministry of Transport
Tuesday, 11 July 2006, 10:14 am | Ministry Of Transport
Alan Thompson today started his new role as Chief Executive of the Ministry of Transport, and Secretary for Transport. Mr Thompson brings over 30 years’ experience to the role, having worked in a number of positions in Australia including 16 years as chief ... More >>
LPG Tax Refunds Under Review
Tuesday, 20 June 2006, 4:23 pm | Ministry Of Transport
The Ministry of Transport and Land Transport New Zealand are reviewing the refunds of fuel excise duty being claimed for liquid petroleum gas (LPG). More >>
