Cabinet papers
2016Maritime New Zealand proposal to increase funding (primarily from the maritime levy)2015SuperGold Card Transport Scheme – Sustainable Bulk FundingRelease of the draft discussion paper Clear heads:...
View ArticleElectric vehicles
Electric vehicles are vehicles charged from an external electricity source.They can be powered in two ways:solely by electric batteries. These are commonly known as pure electric vehicles; ora...
View ArticleElectric Vehicles Programme
On 5 May 2016 the Government announced its Electric Vehicles Programme, which aims to increase the uptake of electric vehicles in New Zealand.The programme also aims to develop the electric vehicle...
View ArticleOther transport research
Transport RegulationThis report looks for opportunities to improve the regulatory environment in the transport sector. It introduces a framework to systematically scan the existing stock of regulations...
View ArticleAction under way to enhance transport planning
A partnership between the Ministry of Transport and the University of Auckland will lead to better planning for the transport sector says Andrew Jackson, the Ministry’s Deputy Chief Executive.The...
View ArticleNew Zealand National Transport Model Scoping
In 2014, the Ministry commissioned the Transportation Research Centre (TRC) at the University of Auckland to advise on the design of a New Zealand National Transport Model to enhance the Ministry’s...
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Monthly road crash statistics update - April 2016
The data presented here are provisional. Crash data as at 9th May 2016.Twenty-seven people died on New Zealand roads in April. This is 4 fewer than April 2015 and 4 more than the average April road...
View ArticleMonthly overview of crash statistics
The monthly crash statistics report provides an update on how many people are killed or injured on our roads every month.Each monthly update includes the following provisional data:road deathsdeaths...
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Economic development and transport
Led by Professor Caroline Saunders and Professor Paul Dalziel, Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit, Lincoln UniversityView publications and researchTransport innovation and investment influence...
View ArticleTransport Demand Modelling
The Ministry of Transport has a programme to develop transport demand and revenue models to ensure its advice on transport policy and investment has a sound evidence base. This programme's...
View ArticleNew Zealand International Air Freight Report
The Ministry commissioned a study on New Zealand international air freight for both exports and imports. This research has analysed demand and available capacity, freight movement patterns and charges,...
View ArticleTransport Strategy and Research Seminar
In November 2014, the Ministry of Transport held a strategy and research seminar. The seminar explored the future demand and funding for transport, as well as transport statistics, forecasts and...
View ArticleStrategic documents and research reports
This page displays Ministry strategic documents and research reports in date order. The list may include documents that were prepared under previous governments. These are included for historical...
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Chief Executive
Peter Mersi Tel: 04 439 9000 Fax: 04 439 9006Peter Mersi has been Chief Executive at the Ministry of Transport and Secretary for Transport since 18 July 2016, and was previously Chief Executive of Land...
View ArticleHistory of the Ministry
SummaryCreated in 1968, the Ministry of Transport has had an interesting history. This page outlines the changes decade by decade.The Ministry was established through the merger of the Transport...
View ArticleFeedback
Email usFor general enquiries or more information about the Ministry of Transport, please email info@transport.govt.nz .If you have any questions about driver or vehicle licensing, please visit NZ...
View ArticleChief Executive's expenses
Chief Executive’s business expense, gifts and hospitality disclosureThe Ministry of Transport publishes spreadsheets showing the Chief Executive's expenses every six months.The spreadsheets show the...
View ArticleRegulatory Impact Statements by mode
This page contains Regulatory Impact Statements and National Information Analyses categorised by mode (Road, Sea, Air)Sea l AirMulti-modalOptions to reduce the risk of alcohol and drug related...
View ArticleMotor Vehicle Crashes in New Zealand
Motor vehicle crashes in New Zealand is an annual statistical statement on road crashes in New Zealand.The crash data are derived from Traffic Crash reports completed by Police who attend fatal and...
View ArticleResearch and Statistics
The research and statistics section of our website provides information about the road toll and crash statistics, transport monitoring indicators, travel and road safety surveys, and the vehicle fleet....
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