Articles tagged with Rfi
WSL Championship Tour Comes to Raglan, New Zealand in May 2026
3 weeks ago | 429 viewsThe World Surf League (WSL) will host its 2026 Championship Tour event, the New Zealand Pro, in Raglan, marking the first combined men’s and women’s WSL event in the country. Scheduled for May 15-25, the competition will feature top surfers at Raglan’s renowned left-hand point break, boosting local tourism and showcasing New Zealand as a premier surf destination. Supported by the Government’s Events Attraction Package, the event aims to stimulate the economy, create jobs, and enhance New Zealand’s global reputation for major cultural and sporting events.
Tags: World Surf League WSL Raglan New Zealand Pro Louise Upston Waikato Championship Tour Tourism Surfing Events Attraction PackageNew Zealand Launches Electronic Road User Charges System to Modernize Payments
3 months ago | 392 viewsThe New Zealand Government is progressing towards modernizing road user charges (RUC) for its 3.6 million light petrol vehicles by launching a Request for Information (RFI) to explore electronic payment options. This initiative aims to replace the outdated manual system with technology-driven solutions that ensure ease of payment, data privacy, and compliance with legal safeguards, while allowing users to opt for either automated or manual methods. The reform, supported by the Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill, seeks to involve diverse businesses and future-proof transport funding as vehicle fleets evolve.
Tags: Chris Bishop New Zealand Road User Charges Ministry of Transport Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill RUC electronic payment transport funding RFI Government Electronic Tenders Service