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Media statements - 2007
For the current year's media statements, see the Media statement index.
Be the sober driver – take one for the team
20 December 2007
A new series of road safety television advertisements goes to air tonight (20 December), asking young drivers to support their mates and ‘take one for the team’ by driving sober.
Holiday driving – facts, figures and tips
19 December 2007
Holidays are a time to relax, celebrate and enjoy life, but the Christmas-New Year period can also be a particularly dangerous time on New Zealand roads. On average, 14 people have been killed and another 435 injured during each of the past five holiday periods.
New ad campaign a wake up call for tired drivers
14 December 2007
A new road safety television advertisement goes to air this Sunday (16 December), urging New Zealanders to wake up to the warning signs of driver fatigue.
Exhaust emissions rule will improve our environment - media statement from the Beehive
27 November 2007
The Government is taking a further step towards cleaning up our air quality with the introduction of exhaust emissions standards for used imported vehicles from 3 January next year.
Crash test results reiterate benefits of additional air bags
21 November 2007
The Automobile Association and Land Transport NZ today released the latest Australian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) crash test results for 46 vehicles tested for occupant protection and pedestrian safety.
Crash rates slashed by ESC safety technology
14 November 2007
Cars equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems have single-vehicle crash rates 25 percent lower than those without the technology in Australia and New Zealand, according to a Monash University Accident Research Centre study released today.
Choose the right car on-line at www.rightcar.govt.nz
6 November 2007
A new consumer information website for Kiwi car buyers goes live today, aimed at helping New Zealand motorists find safe, clean and fuel-efficient vehicles.
Changes in commercial transport take effect today
1 October 2007
New rules and fees for the commercial transport sector take effect today (1 October). The changes were announced in July and affect the passenger service, goods service, vehicle recovery and rental vehicle industries licence holders.
New guide to help employers cut costs, reduce crashes
12 September 2007
Land Transport NZ and ACC have launched a new resource to help New Zealand employers keep their staff safe on the roads and improve the efficiency and sustainability of their operations.
Death lurks around the corner for speeding drivers
7 September 2007
A new road safety television advertisement went to air this Sunday (9 September), using images of exploding landmines to illustrate the dangers of driving too fast around corners.
Transport Safety Minister launches improved school road safety strategy
3 September 2007
Minister for Transport Safety Harry Duynhoven officially launched the all new RoadSense – Ata Haere school road safety strategy in New Plymouth today.
Subaru Impreza gains 5 star rating
31 August 2007
Subaru’s new Impreza has gained a 5-star rating in the latest tests from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).
Tests confirm risks of mixing tyres
7 August 2007
Land Transport NZ is reminding motorists of the potential risks of driving vehicles fitted with inappropriate tyres, including the mixing of winter tyres and summer tyres on the same vehicle.
Used car crash ratings show small can be safe
24 July 2007
Thinking about trading in your gas-guzzling old 4WD or large car for something smaller and cheaper to run, but don’t want to compromise on safety? If so, check out the 2007 Used Car Safety Ratings, released today by Land Transport NZ and the AA.
Land Transport NZ supports Rail Safety Awareness Week
18 July 2007
Land Transport NZ is supporting the efforts of the New Zealand rail industry to promote safety around rail tracks and level crossings.
New licensing fees aim to raise standards in commercial road transport industry
10 July 2007
New licensing fees for commercial road transport operators will be introduced later this year, Land Transport NZ announced today.
New Rules for Road
Transport Industry - media statement from the Beehive
5 July 2007
Rules governing New Zealand’s commercial transport industry will be tightened up further following the signing of the Operator Licensing and Work Time and Logbooks Rules, Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven announced today. (Further information is available from the commercial drivers and operators of the Land Transport NZ website.)
Record investment in land transport infrastructure and services
26 June 2007
Land Transport New Zealand has announced a record $2.4 billion of spending for land transport infrastructure and services in this year’s National Land Transport Programme (NLTP), a four percent increase from last year.
Regional NLTP media statements:
- Tourism, log transport and route security Land Transport NZ's focus for Northland
- Reliable 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
- Road maintenance and improvements Land Transport NZ's focus for Taranaki
- Safe and efficient roads Land Transport NZ's focus for Gisborne and Hawke's Bay
- Innovative Palmerston North public transport project gets continuing Land Transport NZ support
- Route efficiency and public transport upgrades Land Transport NZ's focus for Wellington
- Safety and efficiency Land Transport NZ's focus for Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman
- Safety and maintenance Land Transport NZ's focus for the West Coast
- Safety and improved traffic flow Land Transport NZ's focus for Canterbury
- Safety, improved traffic flow and passenger transport form Land Transport NZ's focus for Otago and Southland
Latest crash test results good news for small car buyers
12 June 2007
New results from the latest round of Australasian and European crash testing show that good things can come in small packages in terms of vehicle safety.
Facelift for photo driver licences
29 May 2007
New Zealand photo driver licences will have a new look from July this year. Land Transport NZ is making several changes to driver licences to make it easier for police to positively identify drivers at the roadside, particularly at night.
Papamoa school children save the world - and win top road safety prize
22 May 2007
A school travel programme inspiring students to help 'save the world' by walking, cycling or taking the bus to school has won top prize in the education category of this year's New Zealand Road Safety Innovation and Achievement Awards.
Refugee programme wins community road safety award
22 May 2007
A programme which helps refugees learn New Zealand’s road rules and gain driver’s licences has won top prize in the community category of this year’s Road Safety Innovation and Achievement Awards.
'SWATT' team takes out road safety engineering award
22 May 2007
An innovative road engineering project which has helped to dramatically reduce the severity of crashes State Highway 1 in the South Waikato and Taupo districts has earned Transit New Zealand top prize in the road engineering category of the New Zealand Road Safety Innovation and Achievement Awards.
New Zealand icon wins NZ road safety award
22 May 2007
A quarter-century of dedication to protecting Kiwi kids in cars has earned the Royal New Zealand Plunket Society the Road Safety General Category award in this year's New Zealand Road Safety Innovation and Achievement Awards.
New Walking School Bus kit aims to get kids moving
2 May 2007
Getting Kiwi kids safely to school on their feet will be easier than ever with the launch today of a new 'one-stop shop' Walking School Bus resource kit.
Transport project shifts truckloads of freight onto trains
30 April 2007
An Environment Waikato project to shift increased freight carried by large truck and trailer units off the region’s roads and onto rail has been granted $1 million of Land Transport New Zealand funding.
Going 'Feet First' earns Nelson school kids breakfast with the stars
24 April 2007
Kids at two Nelson schools are gearing up for breakfast with two of the country's top athletes this week – top prize for having the highest participation rates in the country during Feet First Walk to School Week in March.
Comment sought on draft Operator Safety Rating Rule
11 April 2007
Land Transport NZ has released the draft Operator Safety Rating Rule for public comment, marking a significant step towards the establishment of publicly available safety ratings for licensed transport providers in New Zealand.
Comment sought on draft Operator Safety Rating Rule
11 April 2007
Land Transport NZ has released the draft Operator Safety Rating Rule for public comment, marking a significant step towards the establishment of publicly available safety ratings for licensed transport providers in New Zealand.
New rules for heavy vehicle brakes
1 March 2007
New safety requirements for heavy vehicle brakes come into force today. The Heavy-vehicle Brakes Rule aims to improve safety for all road users by improving the performance of heavy vehicle brakes and reducing crashes.
Kiwi kids to get moving for Walk to School Week
28 February 2007
More than 62,000 children from 170 New Zealand schools are gearing up to head to class ‘feet first’ next week. Feet First Walk to School Week (March 5-9) is aiming to boost the number of children walking to and from school by promoting the benefits of making the trip on foot. Kids from participating schools in Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Nelson and Tasman will take part this year, with plans to expand Walk to School Week nationwide from 2008.
- 40,000 Auckland kids going to school 'Feet First' in March
- Tauranga kids going to school 'Feet First' in March
- Wellington kids going to school 'Feet First' in March
- Nelson kids going to school 'Feet First' in March
Public to have their say on noisy vehicle
rule - media statement from the Beehive
19 February 2007
The public are invited to comment on proposed changes to the Land Transport: Vehicle Equipment Rule 2004 designed
to reduce excessive vehicle noise.
(Further information is available from the consultation section of the Land Transport
NZ website.)
Road code gets 'makeover' at 70
16 February 2007
Since it was first released in 1937, The official New Zealand road code has been essential reading for anyone planning to drive in this country. Now, on its 70th anniversary, a new-look Road code for car drivers will be appearing in bookstores around New Zealand.
No excuses for speeding near schools
26 January 2007
Every year hundreds of families pay a terrible price when a child is injured or killed because someone thought it was OK to ignore the speed limit around a school.
Taxi enforcement team to raise industry standards
18 January 2007
Land Transport NZ is looking for more than a few good men and women to help improve standards in the taxi industry.
Holiday road toll lowest in 40 years
3 January 2007
Provisional figures show the 2006/07 Christmas-New Year holiday period has seen the fewest road deaths in New Zealand in 40 years, with nine deaths from six fatal crashes. Twenty-two people were killed on the roads in the 2005/06 holiday period.
2006 road toll lowest in 46 years
1 January 2007
Three hundred and eighty-seven people died on New Zealand roads last year - 17 fewer than in 2005 and the lowest yearly road toll since 1960, when there were 374 road deaths.
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