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July 2008

Date Type Item
23 July 2008 Media statement Last chance to be a winner in the 2008 Road Safety Innovation and Achievement Awards
22 July 2008 Media statement Latest used car crash ratings show safety can be affordable

Questions and answers about the Used Car Safety Ratings
21 July 2008 Media statement Rail groups issue wake-up call on crossing safety
11 July 2008 Consultation Steering Systems Amendment
Publication Land transport research. Issue 14, March 2008 (PDF, 1.7 MB)
9 July 2008 Publication Land Transport news, issue 39 (PDF, 375 KB)
1 July 2008 Publication

Road user charges booklet - July 2008

 

June 2008

Date Type Item
30 June 2008 Publication

National Land Transport Programme 2008/09
Media statement: Record investment in land transport infrastructure and services

27 June 2008 Web page The Heavy Vehicle Brakes Rule and its implementation
Changes to chassis ratings from 1 July 2008
Web section Stepping forward - the three-year National Land Transport Programme
20 June 2008 Media statement Land Transport NZ mourns the loss of Superintendent Steve Fitzgerald
Land Transport New Zealand is shocked and saddened by the tragic death of our friend and colleague Police Superintendent Steve Fitzgerald.
19 June 2008 Publication Rail regulator, June 2008 (PDF, 143 KB)
11 June 2008 Publication Agricultural vehicles guide
Is your tractor, trailer or agricultural machine road legal?
10 June 2008 Publication Land Transport news, issue 38 (PDF, 436 KB)
10 June 2008 Media statement Entries open for 2008 Road Safety Innovation and Achievement Awards
New Zealand's best road safety innovations will again be showcased in the 2008 Road Safety Trust Road Safety Innovation and Achievement Awards.
4 June 2008 Media statement Safer new cars for under $30,000
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.

 

May 2008

Date Type Item
30 May 2008 Media statement Don't gamble at intersections - bad calls can be deadly
A new road safety advertising campaign is urging New Zealanders not to gamble with their lives at intersections.
28 May 2008 Publications 08/04 - Performance Monitoring Team Audit Programme 2008/09 (Word, 149 KB)
08/03 - Reseal Price Adjustment Index (Word, 853 KB)
19 May 2008 Media statement Kiwi kids rise to the Walking Wednesdays Challenge
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’.
Publication Vehicle inspection requirements manuals - amendments relating to vehicles with noisy exhausts. Effective from 1 June 2008
VIRM: Entry certification - version 2 amendment 3
VIRM: In-service certification (WoF and CoF) - version 3 amendment 3
VIRM: In-service certification (WoF only) - version 3 amendment 3
13 May 2008 Rules Land Transport Rule: Operator Safety Rating 2008
- Available as PDF
- Questions and answers about this rule
8 May 2008 Publication Revised Infosheets
Revsions to Infosheets 1.10, 1.67, 2.08, 2.09, 2.10, 2.11, 2.12, 2.13 and 2.14 advise importers about the changed rules for importing immigrants' vehicles of Classes MA, MB or MC; or 'special interest vehicles', that do not meet frontal impact or emissions standards.

 

April 2008

Date Type Item
22 Apr 2008 Publication Land Transport news, issue 37 (PDF, 363 KB)
18 April 2008 Media statement Side airbags save lives – demand them in your next car
17 April 2008 Consultation Comments are sought on Land Transport Rule: Traction Engines [2008]
Consultation Comments are sought on Land Transport Rule:Vehicle Equipment (Immobilisers) Amendment [2008]
9 Apr 2008 Media statement New Transport Agency chief appointed
Rules Land Transport Rule: Frontal Impact Amendment 2008
- Available as PDF
- Questions and answers about this rule
7 Apr 2008 Publication Land transport research - issue 13, March 2008 (PDF, 1.4 MB)
Publication Land Transport news, issue 36 (PDF, 432 KB)
1 Apr 2008 Publication Vehicle inspection requirements manual - Version 3 amendment 2.1, effective from April 2008

 

March 2008

Date Type Item
28 Mar 2008 Media statement 40,000 more Kiwi kids back on their feet as Walk to School Week goes nationwide
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.
Media statement New Zealand's most cycle-mad cities revealed
Rodney District is officially 'cycle mad', grabbing top honours in this year's Bike Wise Mayoral challenge.
27 Mar 2008 Web page Work Time and Logbooks Rule: exemption from logbooks for drivers of goods vehicles
Information about a logbook exemption which applies to vehicles that have a GLW of 3,500 kg - 6,000 kg.
26 Mar 2008 Media statement Average scores for utes in latest ANCAP safety ratings
Publication Revised Infosheet:
- 2.15: Fuel consumption data capture - Revision 2. This clarifies the fuel consumption requirements and gives information about the Vehicle Fuel Economy Labelling Regulations.
25 Mar 2008 Rules Land Transport Rule: Heavy Vehicles Amendment 2008
- Questions and answers about this rule
17 Mar 2008 Publication New Zealand motor vehicle registration statistics for 2007 are published in HTML.
14 Mar 2008 Rules The Heavy Vehicle Brakes Rule and its implementation
6 Mar 2008 Publication New Zealand motor vehicle registration statistics for 2007 are published, initially in PDF.
4 Mar 2008 Media statement Kiwi kids go ‘feet first’ on Walk to School Day

 

February 2008

Date Type Item
28 Feb 2008 Media Statement Record number of Kiwi kids get moving as Walk to School Week goes nationwide
27 Feb 2008 Publication Land Transport news. Issue 35 (PDF, 635 KB)
26 Feb 2008 Publication Before you modify your vehicle
25 Feb 2008 Media statement Two wheels rule on Go By Bike Day
21 Feb 2008 Publication Revised Infosheet:
- 2.15: Fuel consumption data capture
20 Feb 2008 Media statement Get wise to the joys of biking this year
14 Feb 2008 Media statement Mayors take the lead in cycle-mad city contest
13 Feb 2008 Media statement Workers gearing up for biking battle
11 Feb 2008 Consultation Comments are sought on Land Transport Rule: Operator Licensing Amendment [2008]
8 Feb 2008 Consultation Comments are sought on Draft Land Transport Rule: Fuel consumption information

 

January 2008

Date Type Item
27 Jan 2008 Media statement New Zealand's latest road safety tool launched
22 Jan 2008 Media statement Mixed results in latest vehicle crash tests
4 Jan 2008 Publication Land transport research - issue 12, December 2007 (PDF, 2.3 MB)

 

December 2007

Date Type Item
20 Dec 2007 Media Statement Be the sober driver – take one for the team
19 Dec 2007 Rules Eight new amendment Rules signed
Media statement Holiday driving – facts, figures and tips
17 Dec 2007 Publication Land Transport news. Issue 34 (PDF, 375 KB)
14 Dec 2007 Media statement New ad campaign a wake up call for tired drivers
12 Dec 2007 Rule Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Equipment Amendment 2007
- Questions and answers about this Rule
- Rule to target noisy cars gets the green light - media statement from the Beehive
10 Dec 2007 Publication Revised Infosheet:
- 2.08: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rule requirements for approved emissions standards

November 2007

Date Type Item
29 Nov 2007 Publication Revised Infosheets:
- 1.10: Vehicle classes and the standards they must meet
- 1.67: Importing motor vehicles into New Zealand
- 2.08: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rule requirements for approved emissions standards
Publication General circular 07/06 - Public transport procurement interim review – a supplement to the Competitive Pricing Procedures Manual Volume 2: Public Passenger Transport (Word doc, 152 KB)
Publication General circular 07/04 - Programme and funding manual, PFM1, Third edition, Amendment 1 (Word, 98 KB)
New web section Road safety action plans
28 Nov 2007 Publication Vehicle inspection requirements manual - In-service certification - Version 3, Amendment 2 updates information about tyres.
Publication Vehicle inspection requirements manual - In-service certification (WoF-only) - Version 3, Amendment 2 updates information about tyres.
Publication Guidance for vehicle inspectors when checking tyre tread depth
27 Nov 2007 Rule Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions 2007. Rule 33001/2
- Questions and answers about this Rule
- Exhaust emissions rule will improve our environment - media statement from the Beehive
22 Nov 2007 Web page Community focused activities - Regional workshops (November/December 2007)
The workshop presentations will be available at the web page above until 21 December 2007.
21 Nov 2007 Media statement Crash test results reiterate benefits of additional air bags
14 Nov 2007 Publication Preliminary evaluation of electronic stability control effectiveness in Australasia - report by Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC): summary and highlights | full report (PDF, 599 KB)
9 Nov 2007 Publication Land Transport New Zealand Annual report for the year ending 30 June 2007 (also available in PDF, 2.81 MB)
5 Nov 2007 Web page New page: 'What's in this section on sustainable transport?'
Consultation Draft revision of RTS 14 guidelines: Comments are now sought on draft revised guidelines for facilities that assist blind and vision impaired pedestrians (RTS 14).
Publication Revised Infosheets:
- 2.08: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rule requirements
- 2.10: Importing light vehicles from Japan: Standards and document requirements
- 2.11: Importing light vehicles from Australia: Standards and document requirements
- 2.12: Importing light vehicles from the United States of America: Standards and document requirements
- 2.13: Importing light vehicles from Europe: Standards and document requirements
- 2.14: Importing light vehicles from countries other than Japan, Australia, the United States or Europe: Standards and document requirements

October 2007

Date Type Item
23 Oct 2007 Publication CoF news - Issue 1, October 2007
19 Oct 2007 Event The next Feet First Walk to School Week will be held over the week 3–7 March 2008, and schools from all over New Zealand are being invited to take part.
12 Oct 2007 Research Expressions of Interest (EOI) sought
Researchers are invited to submit short research proposal summaries (as 'Expressions of Interest') for industry-generated research to be funded as part of Land Transport New Zealand's 2008/09 research programme.
Publication

Performance of land transport
New reports for 2007 about the performance of the land transport system, divided into regions and territorial authorities.

11 Oct 2007 Publication Vehicle inspection requirements manual: In-service certification - WoF-only is published on the web. This is a cut-down version with only the WoF-related sections - and not the CoF-specific information - of the full In-service VIRM.
Publication WoF news - Issue 11, September 2007
5 Oct 2007 Consultation Comments are now sought on a draft Level crossings guideline, which is the second manual being prepared for the new Manual for traffic control devices.
1 Oct 2007 Media statement Changes in commercial transport take effect today
Publication Land Transport news. Issue 31 (PDF, 300 KB)

September 2007

Date Type Item
28 September Publication Land Transport NZ stakeholder survey 2007
21 Sept 2007 Publication Land transport research - issue 11, September 2007 (PDF, 1.4 MB)
18 Sept 2007 Publication Neighbourhood accessibility plans: Information for local authorities planning or starting projects (PDF 483 KB)
14 Sept 2007 Publication General Circular 07/03 - Total Mobility Flat Rate Payments (Word doc, 87 KB). This memo supersedes General Circular 07/01 issued May 2007.
13 Sept 2007 Rule Land Transport Rule: Tyres and Wheels Amendment 2007
12 Sept 2007 Media statement New guide to help employers cut costs, reduce crashes
7 Sept 2007 Media statement Death lurks around the corner for speeding drivers
3 Sept 2007 Web section On the road - presentations about the operator rating system
Rule Land Transport (Road User) Amendment Rule 2007 (PDF, 81 KB)
(For background information see: Questions and answers about amendment Rules 2007)

August 2007

Date Type Item
30 Aug 2007 Publication RTS 18 - New Zealand on road tracking curves for heavy vehicles (August 2007) provides guidance to road controlling authorities and engineers in the geometric design of roads and intersections, and replaces a similar document New Zealand on road tracking curves which was published by the Land Transport Safety Authority in October 1995.
Publication Land Transport News - issue 30 (PDF, 227 KB)
27 Aug 2007 Rule Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Standards Compliance Amendment 2007
(For background information see: Questions and answers about amendment Rules 2007)
22 Aug 2007 Web information Registering your private hire or shuttle service
7 Aug 2007 Consultation Omnibus Amendment Rule 2007: Minor changes are proposed to 10 Rules.
Media statement Tests confirm risks of mixing tyres
2 Aug 2007 Publication Mike McRoberts drives the walking school bus (PDF, 369 KB) Article provided courtesy of NZ Woman's Day
Publication Work time and logbooks - New requirements for the commercial transport industry (PDF, 967 KB)
Web page On the road: September 2007. Land Transport NZ is holding a series of free presentations about the operator rating system.

July 2007

Date Type Item
31 Jul 2007 Web page List of translation services approved by Land Transport NZ to translate overseas licences into English
27 Jul 2007 Publication Vehicle inspection requirements manual - Entry certification, version 2, effective from 1 August 2007
26 Jul 2007 Publication 07/01 - Total mobility flat rate payments (PDF, 47 KB)
25 Jul 2007 Publication 07/02 - Changes to regionally distributed (R) funding policy (PDF, 38 KB)
24 Jul 2007 Media Statement Used car crash ratings show small can be safe
20 Jul 2007 Publication Corporate profile: Who we are (PDF, 739 KB)
Publication 2007/08 - The year ahead (PDF, 1.2 MB)
18 Jul 2007 Media Statement Land Transport NZ supports Rail Safety Awareness Week
Web page Questions and answers about changes to the use of regionally distributed (R) funding for land transport.
13 Jul 2007 Publication Statement of intent 2007 to 2010 (PDF, 2.6 MB)
11 Jul 2007 Publication Hire Standards. Upcoming law changes for taxi, shuttle, dial-a-driver and private hire services (PDF, 1.2 MB)
10 Jul 2007 Media Statement New licensing fees aim to raise standards in commercial road transport industry
5 Jul 2007 Rules Law changes affecting commercial operators and drivers
4 Jul 2007 Web page New page for vehicle certification forms.
2 Jul 2007 Web page Updates to vehicle registration fees and vehicle licensing fees to reflect increased ACC levies.

June 2007

Date Type Item
26 Jun 2007 Publication National Land Transport Programme 2007
25 Jun 2007 Publication Land Transport news - issue 28 (PDF, 441 KB)
8 Jun 2007 Rules Seven new amendment Rules

May 2007

Date Type Item
22 May 2007 Media statements Papamoa school children save the world and win top road safety prize
Refugee programme wins community road safety award
'SWATT' team takes out road safety engineering award
New Zealand icon wins NZ road safety award
9 May 2007 Publication Land Transport news - issue 27 (PDF, 297 KB)

April 2007

Date Type Item
30 April 2007 Resource The walking school bus resource kit
24 April 2007 Media statement Going 'Feet First' earns Nelson school kids breakfast with the stars
23 April 2007 Consultation Physical works and professional services procurement procedures: Views sought from the land transport sector on proposed initiatives.
10 April 2007 Consultation Draft Operator safety rating [2007]. This draft Rule specifies the key elements of the proposed Operator Rating System.

March 2007

Date Type Item
26 March 2007 Publication New Zealand motor vehicle registration statistics for 2006 are published in HTML.
19 Mar 2007 Publication Land Transport News - issue 25 (PDF, 514 KB)
14 Mar 2007 Publication Land transport research - issue 9, March 2007 (PDF, 1.8 MB)
8 Mar 2007 Publication New Zealand motor vehicle registration statistics for 2006 are published, initially in PDF.
2 Mar 2007 Publication Vehicle inspection requirements manual: In-service certification, version 3 is published on the web. This version will take effect from 5 March.
1 Mar 2007 Media statement New rules for heavy vehicle brakes. New safety requirements for heavy vehicle brakes come into force today.

February 2007

Date Type Item
22 Feb 2007 Update The Safer Routes information about funding to make areas more walkable and cyclable has been updated and renamed neighbourhood accessibility planning.
19 Feb 2007 Publication The new-look Road code goes live, with all the information from the road code and the licence and study guide.
Publication Land Transport News - issue 24 (PDF, 386 KB)
Consultation Draft Land Transport Rule amendment: Vehicle Equipment [2007]
12 Feb 2007 Web section Feet First Walk to School Week

January 2007

Date Type Item
30 Jan 2007 New web page About us - Scholarships - The Andrew Justice Memorial Scholarship
26 Jan 2007 Media statement No excuses for speeding near schools
18 Jan 2007 Publication Being roadsmart for school - best choices for our children
17 Jan 2007 Update Key contact list for travel behaviour change
9 Jan 2007 Research report Environmental impact of industrial by-products in road construction – A literature review (PDF, 135 KB)
3 Jan 2007 Media statement Holiday road toll lowest in 40 years
1 Jan 2007 Media statement 2006 road toll lowest in 46 years

December 2006

Date Type Item
19 Dec 2006 Publication Land Transport Research - issue 8 (PDF, 871 KB)
15 Dec 2006 Publication Land Transport News - issue 23 (PDF, 230 KB)
14 Dec 2006 Consultation Proposal for changes to Frontal Impact Rule
Publication Working with Land Transport NZ (PDF, 562 KB)
A guide for holders of transport service licences and approved taxi organisations in New Zealand
13 Dec 2006 Publication Stop and goes of traffic signals. A traffic signal auditor's perspective (PDF, 718 KB)
4 Dec 2006 Update What's on our site for older drivers

Licence renewal for older drivers

Frequently asked questions
1 Dec 2006 New website section Performance of land transport
Find out more about the land transport system's performance in this new website section which contains information about New Zealand's regions and territorial authorities.

Four types of report are currently available, including new Road assets information. More reports will be added in the future.

November 2006

Date Type Item
23 Nov 2006 Publication General circular 06/03 - Implementation of Phase 1 of the Total Mobility Scheme (PDF, 50 KB)
Publication Land Transport NZ Stakeholder Survey 2005/06
22 Nov 2006 Publication Land transport news - issue 22 (PDF, 1 MB)
Publication General circular 06/02 - Programme and funding manual, PFM1, Third edition (PDF, 40 KB)
16 Nov 2006 Update What's on our site for older drivers

Licence renewal for older drivers

- Questions and answers on licence renewal changes for older drivers
- Keeping moving
- Renewing your driver licence at age 75 and over
- Guide to the On-road Safety test
- Supporting older drivers
Publication Economic evaluation manual- volume 1
13 Nov 2006 Job vacancy Technical Auditor - National Office, Wellington (other major centre locations may be considered)
7 Nov 2006 Update New Zealand motor vehicle registration statistics
3 Nov 2006 Research Expressions of interest sought - Land Transport NZ invites researchers to submit summarised research proposals for the 2007/08 land transport research programme.
-Land transport research strategy
-Land transport research funding process
2 Nov 2006 Publications Share the road campaign guidance and project examples
Community focused land transport activities funding process 2007/08 - Handbook 1
1 Nov 2006 Update Motor registration quick reference fees - from 1 November 2006

October 2006

Date Type Item
31 Oct 2006 Publications Various infosheets have been extended to include standards for heavy-vehicle brakes that will be introduced through the Heavy-vehicle Brakes Rule, which comes into force on 1 March 2007.

Infosheet 1.10 - Vehicle classes and the standards they must meet
Infosheet 1.67 - Importing motor vehicles into New Zealand
Infosheet 2.09 - Required documentation: Entry certification of vehicles
Infosheet 2.10 - Importing vehicles from Japan: Standards and document requirements
Infosheet 2.11 - Importing vehicles from Australia: Standards and document requirements
Infosheet 2.12 - Importing vehicles from the United States of America: Standards and document requirements
Infosheet 2.13 - Importing vehicles from Europe: Standards and document requirements
Infosheet 2.14 - Importing vehicles from countries other than Japan, Australia, the USA or Europe: Standards and document requirements
Publication Statement of intent 2006 to 2009 (PDF, 1.51 MB)
Publication Land Transport Rule: Heavy-vehicle Brakes 2006 now published in PDF
Job vacancy Team Leader Business Implementation & Support - Transport Registry Centre, Palmerston North
30 Oct 2006 Traffic notes Revised traffic notes - 1, 7, 14, 36, 42 & new traffic note - 55
Media statement Entries open for 2006 New Zealand Road Safety Awards
26 Oct 2006 Update Sustainable transport
- Travel behaviour change
- Guidelines
Job vacancy Principal Policy Advisor - Planning - National Office, Wellington
25 Oct 2006 Publication Your vehicle failed a smoky exhaust test
This booklet tells you what to do if your vehicle fails an exhaust emissions test as part of its warrant of fitness or certificate of fitness inspection.
24 Oct 2006 Job vacancy Senior Driver Licensing Auditor - Wellington
20 Oct 2006 Publication Vehicle inspection requirements manual - In-service certification updated to add:
General vehicles - Emissions - Visible smoke (PDF, 39 KB), and
Motorcycles - Emissions - Visible smoke (PDF, 39 KB)
13 Oct 2006 Job vacancies Legal Advisor - National Office, Wellington
Programme Analyst - National Land Transport Programme - National Office, Wellington
Senior Business Analyst - Palmerston North
Technical Manager - National Office, Wellington
12 Oct 2006 Media statement Funding approved for investigation of Transmission Gully Motorway project
5 Oct 2006 Publication Land Transport NZ news - issue 20
Land Transport NZ news - issue 19
4 Oct 2006 Report Road safety issues reports - 2006

September 2006

Date Type Item
29 Sep 2006 Job vacancy Investigating Officers - Economic Compliance Unit (ECU) - Auckland and Hamilton
27 Sep 2006 Job vacancies Investigator - Christchurch
National Resource and Development Advisor - National Office, Wellington
Senior Engineer / Transport Planner - Southern - Dunedin
Research reports Applications for asphalt millings on New Zealand roads (PDF, 2.97 MB)
Best practice for use and design of truck mounted attenuators (TMA) for New Zealand roads (PDF, 3.58 MB - large file)
Land transportation and noise: land use planning for a quieter New Zealand (PDF, 757 KB)
Natural hazard road risk management Part III: performance criteria (PDF, 1.67 MB)

(The full list of reports is available from the research report index page)

25 Sep 2006 Update NLTP - Guidelines 2007/08 land transport programmes
Job vacancy Team Administrator - People and Culture - National Office, Wellington
22 Sep 2006 Publication Programme and funding manual - version 3 published
Job vacancies

Customer Services Representatives - Palmerston North
Senior Business Analyst - Palmerston North
Team Administrator - Hamilton

18 Sep 2006 Safe driving Your safety driving policy handbook updated.
14 Sep 2006 Media statement Funding approved for construction of Bell Block bypass
13 Sep 2006 Job vacancies Education Advisor - Auckland
12 Sep 2006 Job vacancies Web Administrator - National Office, Wellington
Response Team Manager, Vehicle Certification Unit (VCU) - National Office, Wellington
8 Sep 2006 Job vacancies Call Centre Team Leader - Palmerston North
Database Administrator - Palmerston North
National Intelligence Analyst (Commercial Road Transport) - National Office
Senior Technical Specialist - Palmerston North
6 Sep 2006 Publication Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices Amendment 2006
5 Sep 2006 Media statement New heavy vehicle brake rule to improve safety
Publication Land Transport Rule: Heavy-vehicle Brakes 2006
Job vacancy Systems Accountant - National Office, Wellington
4 Sep 2006 Consultation Proposal for changes to transport services licensing fees and charges
1 Sep 2006 Job vacancies Business Support Officer, MVR - Palmerston North
Audit Officer - Economic Compliance Unit (ECU) - Auckland
Audit Officer - Economic Compliance Unit (ECU) - Christchurch
Audit Officer - Economic Compliance Unit (ECU) - Dunedin
Light Diesel Vehicle Audit Officer - Palmerston North
Researcher/Evaluator (Casual position) - Northern Regions (Auckland Office)

August 2006

Date Type Item
31 Aug 2006 Publication Infosheet 2.08 - Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rule requirements, Revision 2 released. The infosheet has been updated because the Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rule has recently been revised to introduce a visible smoke check as part of warrant of fitness and certificate of fitness inspections from the end of October 2006.  The revised rule is entitled Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions 2006. The revised rule has also deferred by one year the implementation date for the Euro 4 emissions standard for new diesel-powered heavy vehicles.
Job vacancy Manager Programmes - Central - Wellington
29 Aug 2006 Publication Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions 2006 - Q&A
Job vacancy Publications Advisor - National Office, Wellington
24 Aug 2006 Job vacancy

Medical Review Advisor - Palmerston North
Project Manager - Palmerston North

22 Aug 2006 Job vacancy Human Resources/Payroll Officer - Wellington or Palmerston North
21 Aug 2006 Update Competitive pricing procedures (CPP) manual - cost adjustment factors for the June quarter published:
- CPP1 - Physical works and professional services
- CPP2 - Public passenger transport
Job vacancy Administration Assistant - Palmerston North Office
Media statement 'The faster you go, the bigger the risk' - new ad attacks myth of 'safe speeding'
18 Aug 2006 Update Safer roads
Job vacancy Education Advisor - Midlands
17 Aug 2006 Job vacancy Operations Analyst - Palmerston North
16 Aug 2006 Job vacancy Education Advisor - Tauranga
15 Aug 2006 Research report The effect of crushing on the skid resistance of chipseal roads (PDF, 613 KB) - Appendices (PDF, 1.10 MB)
Media statement Citroën first vehicle to score top marks in pedestrian safety test
Job vacancy Legal Advisor - National Office
14 Aug 2006 Publication Land Transport New Zealand’s service commitment and process for handling a complaint about our standard of service
11 Aug 2006 Media statements Funding approved for construction of Avalon Drive bypass
Funding approved for design of Cambridge bypass
Funding approved for Church Rd-Avalon Dr four-laning
Job vacancies Board Secretary/Executive Officer - National Office
Technical Auditor - National Office
4 Aug 2006 Publication Infosheet 1.35 - Inspection for corrosion in Nissan Terrano and Mistral rear floorpan assemblies, Revision 5.1 released. Corrected a reference to the reasons for rejection (seatbelts and seatbelt anchorages).
Publication Land transport news - issue 18 (PDF, 804 KB)
Job vacancies NLTP Information Analyst - National Office
NLTP Programme Analyst - National Office
1 Aug 2006 Job vacancies Team Leader Administration - Palmerston North
Team Leader Enforcement - Palmerston North
1 Aug 2006 Job vacancy Technical Assistant (fixed term) - Auckland

July 2006

Date Type Item
31 Jul 2006 Publication At a glance: an overview of land transport system performance in local authority areas.
Publication RTS 16 - Guide to heavy vehicle management: information relating to the design and management of roads and off-road facilities to safely cater for heavy vehicles.
Job vacancies Senior Engineer / Engineer - Auckland
Senior Engineer / Engineer - Southern Region
Manager Programmes (ARTA) - Northern Region
Records Management Advisor - National Office
25 Jul 2006 Job vacancies Technical Manager - National Office, Wellington
Agencies Representative - Palmerston North
Education Advisor - Christchurch
Programmes and Performance Information Officer - Christchurch
24 Jul 2006 Job vacancy Vehicle Standards Advisor - Auckland
21 Jul 2006 Publication Infosheet 1.35 - Inspection for corrosion in Nissan Terrano and Mistral rear floorpan assemblies, Revision 5 released. A note about removal of carpet for inspection purposes has been added.
20 Jul 2006 Job vacancy Organisational Development Consultant - National Office, Wellington
Publication Proceedings of the national SMS workshop, 21 June 2006 (PDF, 62 KB)
14 Jul 2006 Job vacancies Research Programme Analyst - National Office, Wellington
Regional Transport Advisor - Wellington
Senior Intelligence Analyst - Wellington
12 Jul 2006 Publication The New Zealand road code - 2006 (car) edition
11 Jul 2006 Vacancies Commercial Road Transport Support Officer (Fixed Term, Six Months) - Christchurch
Human Resources/Payroll Officer - Wellington or Palmerston North
Research report Road traffic noise: Determining the influence of New Zealand road surfaces on noise levels and community annoyance (PDF, 375 KB)
10 Jul 2006 Publication Land transport news - issue 17 (PDF, 1.2 MB)
Land transport news - issue 16 (PDF, 1.2 MB)
7 Jul 2006 Vacancies Commercial Road Transport Administrator - Wellington
Vehicle Compliance Specialist - Wellington
Customer Service Representatives - Palmerston North

June 2006

Date Type Item
30 Jun 2006 Consultation DRAFT Omnibus Amendment Rule
Web page Objective noise test for vehicle exhaust noise: what the test is and how it could affect you.
28 Jun 2006 Media statements Land Transport NZ announces $2.3 billion National Land Transport Programme
Publication Land transport research - issue 6 (PDF, 311 KB)
27 Jun 2006 Media statement Latest used car safety ratings released today
Job vacancy Manager Programmes - Central
23 Jun 2006 Job vacancy .NET Developer – C# - Palmerston North
20 Jun 2006 Media statement Latest crash test results good news for car buyers
19 Jun 2006 Job vacancy Technical Assistant - Auckland
Publication Questions & answers about Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2006
18 Jun 2006 Publication Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2006 (PDF, 37 KB)
16 Jun 2006 Vacancies Manager Performance Information - Central Region
Regional Transport Advisor - Dunedin
Education Advisor - Central Region
Senior Commercial Road Transport Administrator - Midland Region
Senior Engineer / Engineer - Central Region
14 Jun 2006 Job vacancy Senior Intelligence Analyst - National Office, Wellington
Update Rules in progress
9 Jun 2006 Media statement Bad calls at intersections are deadly
Vacancies Commercial Road Transport Administrator - Wellington
Education Advisors - Tauranga & Auckland
2 Jun 2006 Media statement Land Transport NZ orders taxi company off the road
Consultation Community focused land transport activities
1 Jun 2006 Publication Infosheet 2.09 - Required documentation: Entry certification of vehicles, Revision 4 released. More examples of documentation have been added including some from Singapore, the USA and Hong Kong.
Infosheet 2.10 - Importing motor vehicles from Japan: Standards and document requirements, Revision 6 released. The flowcharts for importing motorcycles have been clarified. An alternative method of determining frontal impact compliance for class MA vehicles has been added.
Infosheet 2.11 - Importing motor vehicles from Australia: Standards and document requirements, Revision 4 released. Requirements for and formatting of sample ADR plates have been clarified.
Infosheet 2.12 - Importing motor vehicles from the United States of America: Standards and document requirements, Revision 4 released. Requirements regarding proof of legal entitlement have been amended.
Infosheet 2.13 - Importing motor vehicles from Europe: Standards and document requirements, Revision 4 released. EC Whole Vehicle Approval plates incorporating the "2001/116" directive can be used to show compliance with an approved frontal-impact standard.
Infosheet 2.14 - Importing motor vehicles from countries other than Japan, Australia, the USA or Europe: Standards and document requirements, Revision 4 released. Requirements relating to vehicles imported from Singapore and Hong Kong have been clarified.

May 2006

Date Type Item
31 May 2006 Media statement New licensing rules for overseas drivers take effect tomorrow
Research reports Bitumen durability (PDF, 760 KB)
Predicting accident rates for cyclists and pedestrians (PDF, 2.44 MB)
Multi-lane roundabout designs for cyclists (PDF, 8.75 MB - large file)
Vacancy Manager Programmes Northern (ARTA) - Northern Regional Office
30 May 2006 Vacancy Finance Officer - Palmerston North Office
24 May 2006 Vacancies Account Manager, Management Accounting - Wellington or Palmerston North based
Investigator - Palmerston North
23 May 2006 Media statement Winners of New Zealand Road Safety Innovation Awards announced
Vacancies Investigator - Auckland Office
Team Administrator - Office Support - Wellington Office
Senior Education Advisor - National Office
16 May 2006 Vacancy National Coordinator Community Programmes - National Office
15 May 2006 Research reports Relationship between design and predicted performance of New Zealand pavements (PDF, 146 KB)
Investigation of implementation issues for congestion charging (PDF, 290 KB)
12 May 2006 Vacancies Systems Accountant - National Office
Librarian - National Office
11 May 2006 Publication Land transport news - issue 15 (PDF, 822 KB)
Land transport news - issue 14 (PDF, 765 KB)
New web section Fuelsaver fuel economy website launched: how much do you spend on fuel?
- Media statement from the Minister
- the Fuelsaver website
Vacancy Senior Engineer/Planner (Part time - 20 hours a week) - National Office
9 May 2006 Media
statement
New Holden Barina slips to two stars in crash tests
5 May 2006 Vacancy Customer Service Representative - Palmerston North
4 May 2006 Consultation Draft Operator Licensing Rule
Media
statement
Changes proposed to licensing rules for transport operators
3 May 2006 Vacancy Business Analyst (12 months) - Palmerston North
1 May 2006 Vacancies Advisor/Senior Advisor - Wellington
Team Leader Mail Services - Palmerston North

April 2006

Date Type Item
28 Apr 2006 Publication New Zealand motor vehicle registration statistics 2005
Media statement New twist in campaign to stop drink-driving – latest ad targets family and friends
Update The frontal impact compliance table for Ford vehicles has been updated to clarify the use of VINs to identify the model year (US) or year of manufacture (Australia and Europe) of a vehicle.
Vacancy Vehicle Certification Administrator - Wellington
27 Apr 2006 Vacancy Investigator - Wellington
26 Apr 2006 Vacancy Team Administrator, Office Support - Christchurch
21 Apr 2006 Vacancy Vehicle Standards Advisor - Hamilton
20 Apr 2006 Vacancy Senior Business Analyst - National Office, Wellington
13 Apr 2006 Publication Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 - PDF (8.61 MB) - Q&A
11 Apr 2006 Vacancies Medical Review Advisor - Palmerston North
Transport Business Advisor - Hamilton
10 Apr 2006 Vacancies Engineers (2) and Senior Engineer - Wellington
Advisor/Senior Advisor - Wellington
6 Apr 2006 Vacancies Human Resources Account Manager - National Office
Human Resources Administrator - National Office

March 2006

Date Type Item
31 Mar 2006 Media statement New information narrows scope of heavy vehicle safety action
Factsheet Factsheet 38, Road user charges: 1-6 tonne vehicles
This factsheet has been updated to cover all vehicles from 1-6 tonnes that have to pay road user charges (previously only diesel).
Vacancy Account Manager, Management Accounting - Palmerston North
29 Mar 2006 Vacancies Project Manager - Palmerston North
Team Administrator - Auckland
Team Administrator - Christchurch
Team Administrator - Wellington
Team Administrator - Hamilton
27 Mar 2006 Vacancy Commercial Road Transport Administrator - Auckland
24 Mar 2006 Vacancies Senior Technical Specialist, Information Systems and Technology - Palmerston North
Reviewer, Southern Region - Dunedin
22 Mar 2006 Media statement New driver licensing rules cover several groups
Vacancies Transport Business Advisor - Christchurch
Vehicle Standards Advisor - Christchurch
20 Mar 2006 Media statement Land Transport NZ orders urgent safety inspection of 2250 heavy vehicles
Vacancies Senior Business Analyst - National Office
Business Analyst - National Office
17 Mar 2006 Vacancies NLTP Programme Analyst - National Office
Information Analyst - National Office
Research report Balancing the needs of cyclists and motorists (PDF, 761 KB)
Publication Land transport research - issue 4 (PDF, 1.3 MB)
15 Mar 2006 Research reports Application of strategic environmental assessment to regional land transport strategies (PDF, 431 KB)
Developing a hazard risk assessment framework for the New Zealand State Highway network (PDF, 560 KB)
Reduction of road runoff contaminants: Laboratory experiments and monitoring of treatment walls (PDF, 757 KB)
9 Mar 2006 Research report Factors affecting multiple chipseal layer instability (PDF, 1.05 MB)
6 Mar 2006 Vacancy Accounts Payable Officer - National Office
2 Mar 2006 Research report Harmonising automated rut depth measurements - Stage 2 (PDF, 1.08 MB)
1 Mar 2006 Publication Participation in land use and transport planning process (PDF, 347 KB)
Sets out Land Transport New Zealand’s policy for participating in land use and transport planning processes.

February 2006

Date Type Item
23 Feb 2006 Update Competitive pricing procedures (CPP) manual - cost adjustment factors for the December quarter published:
- CPP1 - Physical works and professional services
- CPP2 - Public passenger transport
22 Feb 2006 Publication Land transport news - issue 13
Publication Infosheet 2.08 - Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rule requirements, Revision 1.4 released, clarifying that the Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rule has now been completely phased in.
Vacancies Reviewer - Auckland/Hamilton area
Technical Audit Manager - National Office, Wellington
21 Feb 2006 Vacancy Test Analyst - Palmerston North Office
17 Feb 2006 Vacancies Business Analysts / Senior Business Analysts (2 positions) - Wellington
15 Feb 2006 Vacancy Team Administrator - National Office
14 Feb 2006 Media statement Entries closing soon for New Zealand Road Safety Awards
Reconciliation Officer (Receivables) - Palmerston North
7 Feb 2006 Vacancy Data Analyst - Palmerston North Office
2 Feb 2006 Vacancies Systems Analyst / Accountant - National Office
Business Analyst, Management Accounting - National Office
Account Manager, Management Accounting - National Office
Web update There's a change to the notice to importers about low-powered vehicles to reflect a Gazette notice declaring power-assisted pedal cycles powered by a motor with a maximum power output not exceeding 300 watts not to be motor vehicles.
1 Feb 2006 Media statement New road safety kit for overseas students

January 2006

Date Type Item
31 Jan 2006 Vacancy Administration Officer - National Office
24 Jan 2006 Vacancy Senior Education Advisor - Wellington
20 Jan 2006 Publication WoF news - Issue 8, December 2005
18 Jan 2006 Media statement Proposed changes to exhaust emissions rule released for comment
Vacancy Team Administrator - Wellington
16 Jan 2006 Consultation Proposed revised Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rule – have your say
  Reminder Tougher penalties for excessive speed, serious and repeat drink-driving now in force
13 Jan 2006 Media statement Changes to older driver licensing system released for comment
Consultation Proposed amendment to the Driver Licensing Rule to abolish compulsory older driver tests
Update Parts of the Vehicles section have been updated, and a short page has been added on Vehicle exhaust emissions.
11 Jan 2006 Vacancy Senior Engineer (Central), Palmerston North
1 Jan 2006 Media statement 404 killed on New Zealand roads in 2005

Last updated: 23 July 2008