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This page contains material that was published by Land Transport New Zealand up until 31 July 2008. Please refer to the newsroom page of the New Zealand Transport Agency website for information published from 1 August 2008 onwards.
Last chance to be a winner in the 2008 Road Safety Innovation and Achievement Awards
23 July 2008
Got what it takes to be a leader in road safety, or know someone who does? If so, the organising committee of New Zealand's premier road safety awards programme wants to hear from you soon.
New Zealand Transport Agency board announced - media statement from the Beehive 23 July 2008
Transport Minister Annette King has announced board members for the New Zealand Transport Agency, which will come in to being when Land Transport New Zealand and Transit New Zealand are disestablished on 1 August 2008.
Latest used car crash ratings show safety can be affordable
22 July 2008
Owning a safer car doesn’t mean breaking the bank, according to the results of the 2008 Used Car Safety Ratings (UCSR), released today by Land Transport NZ and the Automobile Association.
Questions and answers about the 2008 ratings
Rail groups issue wake-up call on crossing safety
21 July 2008
New Zealanders are being urged to "stop, look and live" at rail crossings as part of Australasian Rail Safety Awareness Week, running from today (July 21) through to July 27.
Record investment in land transport infrastructure and services
30 June 2008
Land Transport New Zealand has announced a record $2.7 billion of spending for land transport infrastructure and services in the 2008/09 National Land Transport Programme (NLTP), an increase of $301m from 2007/08.
Regional NLTP media statements:
- Road maintenance Land Transport NZ’s focus for Northland
- Improving travel times Land Transport NZ's focus for Auckland
- Safe and efficient roads Land Transport NZ’s focus for Waikato
- Reducing congestion Land Transport NZ's focus for Bay of Plenty
- Route security and connectivity Land Transport NZ’s focus for Taranaki
- Access and safety Land Transport NZ's focus for Gisborne and Hawkes Bay
- Better connections the priority for Land Transport NZ in Manawatu
- Public transport improvements a priority for Wellington region in 2008/09 NLTP
- Efficiency and safety Land Transport NZ’s focus for Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman
- Maintaining key routes Land Transport NZ's focus for the West Coast
- Better integration Land Transport NZ’s focus for Canterbury in 2008/09
- Managing traffic growth in Queenstown-Lakes a priority for 2008/09
Land Transport NZ mourns the loss of Superintendent Steve Fitzgerald
20 June 2008
Land Transport New Zealand is shocked and saddened by the tragic death of our friend and colleague Police Superintendent Steve Fitzgerald.
Entries open for 2008 Road Safety Innovation and Achievement Awards
10 June 2008
New Zealand's best road safety innovations will again be showcased in the 2008 Road Safety Trust Road Safety Innovation and Achievement Awards.
Safer new cars for under $30,000
4 June 2008
Brand new cars containing five star safety ratings are available in New Zealand for less than $30,000 says the Automobile Association and Land Transport New Zealand.
Don't gamble at intersections – bad calls can be deadly
30 May 2008
A new road safety advertising campaign is urging New Zealanders not to gamble with their lives at intersections.
Kiwi kids rise to the Walking Wednesdays Challenge
19 May 2008
A record number of Kiwi kids stayed on their feet during the first school term, responding to Land Transport New Zealand’s ‘Walking Wednesdays Class Challenge’.
Side airbags save lives – demand them in your next car
18 April 2008
Kiwi drivers are being urged to demand life-saving side airbag technology in their vehicles as part of a renewed effort to prevent deaths and serious head injuries from car crashes.
New Transport Agency chief appointed
9 April 2008
Mr Geoff Dangerfield has been appointed Chief Executive Designate of the New Zealand Transport Agency, Establishment Board Chair Brian Roche announced today.
Fuel economy information now available to buyers - media statement from the Beehive 7 April 2008
From today car buyers will find it easier to choose a vehicle that goes further on a full tank, as fuel economy star rating labels go on show on all new and most late model used cars.
40,000 more Kiwi kids back on their feet as Walk to School Week goes nationwide
28 March 2008
A record number of Kiwi kids got on their feet and walked to class during Feet First Walk to School Week 2008, from March 3-7.
New Zealand's most cycle-mad cities revealed
28 March 2008
Rodney District is officially 'cycle mad', grabbing top honours in this year's Bike Wise Mayoral challenge.
Average scores for utes in latest ANCAP safety ratings
26 March 2008
The Automobile Association and Land Transport New Zealand are emphasising the need for good occupant protection in utility vehicles following today’s release of the latest Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) safety ratings.
Funding approved for design of Tauranga Eastern Motorway
14 March 2008
The Land Transport NZ Board has approved $8.8 million in design funding for the first phase of the Tauranga Eastern Motorway project.
Kiwi kids go ‘feet first’ on Walk to School Day
4 March 2008
Over 140,000 primary school children from 440 schools across New Zealand will hit the footpaths and head to class ‘feet first’ on Walk to School Day (Wednesday 5 March).
Record number of Kiwi kids get moving as Walk to School Week goes nationwide
28 February 2008
A record number of Kiwi kids are gearing up to hit the footpaths and head to class 'feet first' next week (March 3-7).
Two wheels rule on Go By Bike Day
25 February 2008
Pedal power will rule this Wednesday (27 February) as Kiwis of all ages, shapes and sizes hit the streets on two wheels to celebrate national Go By Bike Day.
Get wise to the joys of biking this year
20 February 2008
Dig out the bike pump, dust off the helmet and get rolling - Bike Wise Week is around the corner. From February 23 to March 2 pedal-pushers of all ages, shapes and sizes will take part in a nationwide campaign to get more Kiwis on their bikes and celebrate what is becoming a way of life for many.
Mayors take the lead in cycle-mad city contest
14 February 2008
Mayors throughout New Zealand will soon be calling on local celebrities and cyclists to join them in the quest for the title of New Zealand’s most cycle mad city or town.
Workers gearing up for biking battle
13 February 2008
Thousands of workers from across the country will be vying for prizes and two-wheeled bragging rights in the weeks ahead as more than 500 teams gear up for the annual Bike Wise Battle, from 18 February to 2 March.
Public comment invited on new fuel consumption information rule - media statement from the Beehive 8 February 2008
The Government is seeking submissions on proposed changes to the way fuel consumption information is collected for light vehicles entering New Zealand.
New Zealand's latest road safety tool launched
27 January 2008
New Zealand's latest road safety tool has been launched today by the AA and government transport agencies.
Mixed results in latest vehicle crash tests
23 January 2008
The Automobile Association and Land Transport New Zealand today released results from the latest round of Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) crash testing.
Rise in road toll worrying - media statement from the Beehive 3 January 2008
Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven says the rise in the 2007 road toll is a tragic way to end the year on New Zealand roads.
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Page updated: 1 August 2008