Articles tagged with New Zealand Transport Agency

New Zealand Parliament Passes Land Transport Bill for Time-of-Use Charging to Combat Congestion

1 week ago | 94 views

The Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill has passed in Parliament, aiming to reduce congestion and improve travel times in New Zealand. Time-of-use charging encourages off-peak travel to keep cities moving efficiently. The legislation allows local authorities to partner with NZTA on targeted schemes to ease gridlock and support economic growth, with Auckland likely to be the first to implement such measures.

Tags: Chris Bishop New Zealand Transport Agency Auckland Council congestion productivity travel times Auckland congestion.

Progress Update: Second Ashburton Bridge Construction Nears as Key Agreement Signed

2 months ago | 341 views

The second Ashburton Bridge is closer to realization following a key agreement signed by Minister James Meager, marking progress towards the National Party's campaign promise. The New Zealand Transport Agency has contracted Fletchers Construction to advance detailed bridge design for construction starting next year, aiming to alleviate congestion on State Highway 1 and enhance network resilience in emergency events. Geotechnical investigations and property purchases are underway, with a Design and Construction contract expected to be finalized by year-end, emphasizing local opportunities and addressing potential challenges.

Tags: Ashburton Bridge Minister South Island Associate Transport Minister James Meager New Zealand Transport Agency Fletchers Construction National Party State Highway 1 Otago

Transforming New Zealand with Modern Digital Identity: Minister's Vision at Hui Taumata 2025

3 months ago | 870 views

The Minister for Digitising Government addresses the Digital Identity New Zealand Hui Taumata 2025, highlighting the importance of digital identity in transforming how New Zealanders access services. The government has made significant progress in developing a modern digital identity system, including the launch of NZ Verify and the Government App. Collaboration between the public and private sectors is encouraged to ensure the successful implementation and use of digital identity services for all New Zealanders.

Tags: Minister for Digitising Government Andy Higgs Maria Robertson Honourable Scott Simpson New Zealand Transport Agency Department of Internal Affairs Immigration New Zealand NZ Verify Dave Clark NZ MATTR