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15 May, 2012

Safety key in SH2 Muldoon’s corner completion

The completion of the SH2 Muldoon’s corner easing project near the summit of Rimutaka Hill in Wellington represents another improvement in the safety and efficiency of the country’s main transport routes, Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges said at the completion celebration event today.

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15 May, 2012

Safety key in SH2 Muldoon’s corner completion

The completion of the SH2 Muldoon’s corner easing project near the summit of Rimutaka Hill in Wellington represents another improvement in the safety and efficiency of the country’s main transport routes, Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges said at the completion celebration event today.

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11 May, 2012

One year into Decade of Action for Road Safety

One year into the Decade of Action for Road Safety, there is still much to be done to reduce the rate of death and injury on our roads says Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges.

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8 May, 2012

Review shows drug driving law working well

The current drug testing regime for drivers will not be changed, Associate Transport Minster Simon Bridges has announced following a Government review of the law. Mr Bridges says there is good evidence that the current regime is working well.

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4 May, 2012

Govt welcomes Transmission Gully draft decision

Acting Transport Minister Steven Joyce today welcomed the draft approval of Transmission Gully by an independent Board of Inquiry under the Government’s national consenting process with the Environmental Protection Authority.

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1 May, 2012

Record low April road toll

Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges says a record low April road toll is an encouraging result, but there is still a need for progress on improving road safety.

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26 April, 2012

National Airspace Policy released

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says a new national airspace policy will give the aviation industry clarity on future development and modernisation of the country’s airspace.

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24 April, 2012

Proposed changes to agricultural vehicle rules

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee is inviting the agricultural sector to have its say on proposed changes to transport regulation for agricultural vehicles.

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17 April, 2012

Proposed changes to vehicle emissions rules

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced plans to update the rules setting emissions standards for vehicles entering New Zealand.

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17 April, 2012

Agreement will allow flights between New Zealand and China to triple

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says a new understanding between China and New Zealand triples the number of passenger flights that may be operated between the two countries. The understanding comes following a visit to New Zealand from His Excellency Jia Qinglin, Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.

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10 April, 2012

Drivers thanked for safe Easter weekend

Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges is thanking Kiwi drivers for helping to achieve an historic fatality-free Easter Weekend on New Zealand roads.

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5 April, 2012

Please drive safely this Easter

Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges urges everyone to drive safely during the Easter holidays.

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30 March, 2012

New framework for bus and ferry public transport

A new framework delivering better value for money from bus and ferry services has been approved by Cabinet, Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced.

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28 March, 2012

Vehicle Licensing Reform for value for money

Reform to deliver a simpler and more efficient vehicle licensing system has been announced by Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee.

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19 March, 2012

Minister launches new capital trains

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee has today launched the first of six new two-car trains for Wellington’s Johnsonville line.

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15 March, 2012

Minister urges Kiwis to learn give way rule changes

Associate Transport Minister Chris Tremain is urging Kiwis to make sure they understand planned changes to two of the give way rules before they come into force on 25 March.

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8 March, 2012

Government welcomes interim Rena report

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed this morning’s release of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission’s interim report of its independent inquiry into the grounding of the container ship Rena on Astrolabe Reef on 5 October 2011.

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17 February, 2012

New air services arrangements with Japan

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says new air services arrangements with Japan build on the already strong relationship between the two countries.

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15 February, 2012

Road User Charges legislation passes

Transport legislation to modernise and simplify the road user charges (RUC) system has passed in Parliament.

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3 February, 2012

Drive safe this Waitangi weekend

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee is calling for people to take care and drive safely this long weekend.

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7 January, 2012

Govt offers condolences after tragic balloon crash

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee has expressed his condolences on behalf of the Government to the families and loved ones of the 11 people who lost their lives in a hot air ballooning tragedy near Carterton in the Wairarapa this morning.

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4 January, 2012

High holiday road toll disappointing

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says the high holiday road toll is disappointing and it confirms the need to remain vigilant in efforts to improve safety on our roads.

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1 January, 2012

Record low 2011 road toll but more to be done

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee and Police Minister Anne Tolley say the record low 2011 road toll of 284 is encouraging but they are urging road users to remain vigilant in keeping the road toll down.

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22 December, 2011

Stay safe on the roads these summer holidays

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee is urging road users to do their bit to be safe on the roads these holidays.

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