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On 16 May 2024, NZTA confirmed that it would slash over 120 jobs as part of government cutbacks. 109 of the affected roles came from the former Clean Car Discount, Climate Emergency Response Fund, and Let's Get Wellington Moving projects, which had been cancelled by the National-led coalition government. In early May 2024, NZTA also announced ...
The New Zealand Road Code is the official road safety manual for New Zealand published by NZ Transport Agency. It is a guide to safe driving practices and traffic law in New Zealand, and is also the basis for theory and practical driving tests. There are separate editions: The Official Road Code (cars and light vehicles requiring a class 1 licence)
In August 2024, a tolling proposal was made by the New Zealand Transport Agency, following a government policy to increase new revenue streams for transport infrastructure. NZTA suggested $4.30 per trip for light vehicles and $8.60 for heavy vehicles. [12] Many Woodville residents opposed the tolling, including cost of living concerns. [13]
However, those from countries with similar road rules are only required to take a theory test (similar to the learner licence test) within a year of arrival or even simply convert their licence to a full New Zealand drivers licence for NZ$52.10 without any further tests (e.g. Germany); [13] until this time they may continue to drive on their ...
The Ministry of Transport has a seven-member Senior Leadership Team [6] led by Chief Executive and Secretary for Transport, Audrey Sonerson. The Ministry of Transport operates out of Wellington (New Zealand's capital city), and Auckland (New Zealand's largest city), employing approximately 180 staff [1] across the two cities.
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA; Māori: Waka Kotahi) uses a linear location referencing system for its State Highway network, nationwide. [9] This assists roading contractors, safety auditors and emergency services in pin-pointing locations across the country. The LRMS features several types of signs and methods of reference.
Until 1996, Transit approved subsidies for passenger transport services contracted by regional councils, before this was devolved to Transfund and then Land Transport New Zealand (now NZTA). However, the government proposed that Land Transport New Zealand and Transit New Zealand be merged again, with some functions devolved to the Ministry of ...
The government agreed to take over control of the national rail network back when Toll NZ purchased Tranz Rail in 2003, under the auspices of ONTRACK, a division of the Railways Corporation. In May 2008 the government agreed to buy Toll NZ's rail and ferry operations for $665 million, [45] and renamed the operating company KiwiRail.