Buses, trains and traffic jams: Wellington vs Auckland vs NZ

Press Release – Roy Morgan Research

Just ask any traveller: you can tell a lot about a city by its public transport. Take Auckland and Wellington, for example. While a substantial proportion of Wellingtonians use their citys bus and rail systems, it seems the majority of Aucklanders would … Read more »

Goodyear to sell NZ retail businesses to locals

Article – BusinessDesk

May 21 (BusinessDesk) – Goodyear & Dunlop Tyres, the local unit of the biggest US tyre maker, plans to sell its New Zealand retail business for an undisclosed sum to locally-owned Beau Ideal. Read more »

EPA welcomes submissions on Peka Peka to North Ōtaki

Press Release – Environmental Protection Agency

The Environmental Protection Authority is holding a public meeting to help people understand how they can have their say on the NZ Transport Agencys proposal for the Peka Peka to North taki Expressway. Read more »

April 2013 Monthly traffic update

Press Release – Auckland International Airport

0.5% International passenger volumes (excluding transit passengers) at Auckland Airport were up 0.5% versus April 2012. The increase was despite the earlier timing of Easter and the later timing of school holidays in 2013. In 2012, Easter started … Read more »

Stronger law needed to address truck accidents & fatalities

Press Release – First Union

The truck drivers union says dangerous work practices are embedded in the heavy vehicle industry and much stronger laws are needed to protect drivers. Yesterdays death and serious injury from the logging truck crash near Tolaga Bay comes as Australia … Read more »

Akatarawa Road, Upper Hutt: Road closure due to crash

Press Release – New Zealand Police

The Akatarawa Road running between Upper Hutt and the Kapiti Coast that was earlier closed by a crash has now been reopened to all traffic. Read more »

Akatarawa Road, Upper Hutt: Road Closure

Press Release – New Zealand Police

Police are having to close Akatarawa Road between Upper Hutt and Kapiti due to a crash. A vehicle has gone down a bank and rolled approximately 2 1/2 kilometres from Upper Hutt on the Akatarawa Road. Read more »

Facebook, AA Roadwatch Latest Tools For North Civil Defence

Press Release – Northland Emergency Management

Social media giant Facebook and the Automobile Associations Roadwatch website are two of the latest tools to be adopted by Northlands Civil Defence officials to help provide information during winter storm events and other emergencies. Read more »

Govt cannot continue to ignore truck safety

Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party

The tragic death of a truck driver and the serious injury of another yesterday highlight the urgent need for government action say Labour MPs Darien Fenton and Iain Lees-Galloway. Read more »

New parking meters for Barnard St will give more flexibility

Press Release – Timaru District Council

Patrons of Timarus Theatre Royal and those using the South Canterbury District Health Boards outpatient services block in Woollcombe Street, will be among motorists to benefit from car parking changes planned in June for Barnard Street and Woollcombe … Read more »

Airports welcome investment in air traffic infrastructure

Press Release – New Zealand Airports Association

The New Zealand Airports Association today welcomed Airways New Zealands commitment to long term investment in air navigation infrastructure and services. Read more »

Smart growth endorsed for Smart Capital

Press Release – Wellington City Council

Wellingtons planning must respond to changing demographics and community expectations, was the message delivered today by visiting transport expert Todd Litman. Read more »

Motorists switched on for darker nights on the roads

Press Release – Motor Trade Association

As the shorter days of winter approach, the Motor Trade Association (MTA) says the majority of drivers are using their headlights appropriately although a number are placing themselves, and other road-users, at risk. Read more »

Work to begin on Lineside Road interchange improvements

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency

Work will get underway within the next few weeks building new on-and-off ramps for the Northern Motorway at the Lineside Road (State Highway 71)/Smith Street interchange, near Kaiapoi. Read more »

$7,500 fines for illegal dumping

Press Release – Auckland Council

A man found guilty of a series of illegal dumping in Waitakere has been fined $7,500 plus costs by the court. Read more »

National Cutting Public Transport Funding As Demand Surges

Press Release – Green Party

Official figures belie John Keys claim that the National Government is investing in public transport in parallel with its multi-billion dollar highway projects, Green Party transport spokesperson Julie Anne Genter said today. Read more »

Petrol Tax Will Further Penalise Low Paid Workers

Press Release – Public Service Association

The Public Service Association says petrol tax increases will unfairly add to the cost burden faced by low paid home support workers who often travel long distances to care for the elderly and disabled. Read more »

Dargaville: Stolen vehicle located

Press Release – New Zealand Police

Police have located a 1994 Toyota Hilux ute that was stolen from a Dargaville address in the early hours of Friday May 10. About 5am the vehicle’s owner heard the ute being driven off. He then got into another vehicle and followed the stolen vehicle. Read more »

Woodhouse to attend OECD International Transport Forum

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Associate Minister of Transport Michael Woodhouse departs today to represent New Zealand at the Annual Summit of the OECDs International Transport Forum, to be held this week in Leipzig, Germany. Read more »

Natasha Bedingfield: Singer For Cruise Ship Naming Ceremony

Press Release – Princess Cruises

Adding yet another special touch to the launch of Royal Princess, British singer-songwriter Natasha Bedingfield will perform at the June 13 naming ceremony of the new ship in Southampton. Read more »

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