Media statements - 2006

For the current year's media statements, see the Media statement index.

Land Transport NZ orders bus company off the road
21 December 2006

Land Transport NZ has revoked the operating licence of a Northland bus company with a fleet of 12 vehicles, many of which are used on school runs.

Take a break - stay fit to drive these holidays
20 December 2006

Land Transport New Zealand is encouraging drivers to stay fit to drive by taking frequent breaks on holiday journeys this year.

Holiday driving - facts, figures and tips
19 December 2006

Driving during the holidays doesn't have to be stressful or dangerous if you take a little time to make sure that you and your vehicle are safe before hitting the road. Plan ahead, schedule rest stops and allow plenty of time - make the journey part of the holiday.

Funding approved for River Road improvements in Wanganui/Ruapehu districts
15 December 2006

Land Transport New Zealand recently approved funding of $7.5 million to seal the remaining 34km stretch of unsealed road on River Road between Huikumu Road, near Raetihi in the Ruapehu district, and Matahiwi in the Wanganui district.

Text message drink-drive campaign a hit in pubs
15 December 2006

An innovative Land Transport New Zealand ad campaign has seen thousands of young drinkers send sober driving messages to their mates where they need them most – in the pub.

Proposed changes to Frontal Impact Rule released for comment
14 December 2006

Land Transport NZ is inviting public comment on proposed changes aimed at streamlining the frontal impact compliance process for classic cars, motor sport vehicles and individual vehicles imported by immigrants and returning residents.

Latest crash test results show benefits of multiple airbags
28 November 2006

Crash test results released today by the AA and Land Transport New Zealand demonstrate that more is better when it comes to airbags and vehicle safety.

Entries open for 2006 New Zealand Road Safety Awards
27 October 2006

Entries for the 2006 Road Safety Innovation and Achievement Awards are now open, with more chances to win than ever before.

Funding approved for investigation of Transmission Gully Motorway project
12 October 2006

The Land Transport NZ Board has approved $9.2 million in funding for investigation of the Transmission Gully Motorway project.

Funding approved for construction of Bell Block bypass
14 September 2006

The Land Transport NZ Board has approved funding for the construction of the Bell Block bypass and Mangaone Hill four-laning project on State Highway 3 in Taranaki.

New heavy vehicle brake rule to improve safety
5 September 2006

New safety requirements for heavy vehicle brakes will come into force from next year following the signing of the Heavy-vehicle Brakes Rule 2006 today by Minister for Transport Safety Harry Duynhoven.

New smoke test will help reduce vehicle emissions - media statement from the Beehive
29 August 2006

'The faster you go, the bigger the risk' - new ad attacks myth of 'safe speeding'
21 August 2006

A new road safety television ad is taking aim at the myths surrounding 'safe speeding' and police enforcement.

Citroën first vehicle to score top marks in pedestrian safety test
15 August 2006

The Citroën C6 is the first vehicle ever to achieve the maximum four star pedestrian protection rating in the latest crash test results released in New Zealand today by Land Transport NZ and the AA.

Funding approved for construction of Avalon Drive bypass
11 August 2006

The Land Transport NZ Board has approved construction funding for the State Highway 1 Avalon Drive bypass in Hamilton.

Funding approved for design of Cambridge bypass
11 August 2006

The Land Transport NZ Board has approved $4.4 million in design funding for the State Highway 1 Cambridge bypass.

Funding approved for Church Rd-Avalon Dr four-laning
11 August 2006

The Land Transport NZ Board has approved construction funding for the widening of State Highway 1 to four lanes north of Hamilton City, between Church Road and Avalon Drive.

Land Transport NZ announces $2.3 billion National Land Transport Programme
28 June 2006

Land Transport New Zealand has announced a record $2.3 billion in spending for land transport infrastructure and services in this year’s National Land Transport Programme (NLTP), a 14 percent ($322 million) increase from last year. This includes $224 million for NZ Police road enforcement which, for the first time, is included in the NLTP.

Further NLTP media statements:

• Safety and route security Land Transport NZ's focus for Northland
• Upgrading routes 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
• Safety and improved access Land Transport NZ’s focus for Taranaki
• Safety and road security Land Transport NZ's focus for Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay
• Repairs and maintenance Land Transport NZ’s focus for Manawatu/Wanganui
• Route efficiency and access 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 West Coast
• Safety and improved traffic flow Land Transport NZ's focus for Canterbury
• Safety and improved traffic flow Land Transport NZ’s focus for Otago and Southland

Latest used car safety ratings released today
27 June 2006

Buyers of used cars can now check the relative safety of over 300 popular vehicles, with the release of the 2006 Used Car Safety Ratings today.

Latest crash test results good news for car buyers
20 June 2006

The latest round of Australasian crash test results has seen an encouragingly high standard of vehicle safety ratings, according to the AA and Land Transport New Zealand.

Older driver tests to be abolished in December - media statement from the Beehive
18 June 2006

Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that new transport rules abolishing the mandatory on-road driving test for those aged 80 and over will come into effect on December 4 this year.

• Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2006 (PDF, 37 KB)
• Questions & answers about this amendment to the Rule

Bad calls at intersections are deadly
9 June 2006

Make a 'bad call' at an intersection and it could kill someone - that's the simple message behind the latest instalment in New Zealand's road safety television advertising campaign.

Land Transport NZ orders taxi company off the road
7 June 2006

Land Transport NZ has revoked the operating licence of an Auckland taxi company with a fleet of around 300 cabs.

New licensing rules for overseas drivers take effect tomorrow
31 May 2006

Licensing requirements for overseas drivers will be tightened from tomorrow (1 June 2006), when the Driver Licensing Amendment Rule 2006 comes into force.

Winners of New Zealand Road Safety Innovation Awards announced
23 May 2006

A big drop in log truck crashes during a time of rapid growth in the industry has earned the Log Transport Safety Council the Premier Award in the latest New Zealand Road Safety Innovation and Achievement Awards.

Sport and song drive home the message in award-winning road safety programmes
23 May 2006

Two very different but equally innovative programmes have been chosen as joint winners in the community category of the annual Road Safety Innovation and Achievement Awards - one targeting licensed sports clubs in Northland, the other aimed at 10 to 18-year-old Maori in Gisborne.

Tauranga school takes road safety prize for getting kids safely on their feet
23 May 2006

A school programme with the dual purpose of improving road safety and promoting student health and fitness has won the New Zealand Road Safety Education Award.

Log truck safety group scoops the awards
23 May 2006

A big drop in log truck crashes during a time of rapid growth in the industry has earned the Log Transport Safety Council the Premier Award in the latest New Zealand Road Safety Innovation and Achievement Awards.

Life-saving wire rope median barrier wins NZ Road Safety Innovation and Achievement Award
23 May 2006

A 700m wire rope median barrier which has prevented several serious head-on crashes on Centennial Highway has won the road engineering category of the annual New Zealand Road Safety Innovation and Achievement Awards.

New Holden Barina slips to two stars in crash tests
9 May 2006

The new model Holden Barina has received a poor two star rating in the latest Australasian crash test results, released in New Zealand today by Land Transport New Zealand and the AA.

Changes proposed to licensing rules for transport operators
4 May 2006

Land Transport New Zealand is calling for submissions on proposed changes to the licensing rules for transport operators.

New twist in campaign to stop drink-driving – latest ad targets family and friends
28 April 2006

‘If you stop a drink driver, you’re a bloody legend.’ That’s the message behind a new television ad targeting the families, friends and workmates of would-be drunk drivers.

Latest crash test results show not all utes created equal
4 April 2006

The AA and Land Transport New Zealand are concerned at the poor performance of some popular utility vehicles in the latest round of Australasian crash testing.

New information narrows scope of heavy vehicle safety action
31 March 2006

Technical information provided by Ford New Zealand has allowed Land Transport New Zealand to limit the scope of a safety action announced on 20 March ordering Ford 'R' and 'D' Series heavy vehicles to be removed from the road.

New driver licensing rules cover several groups
22 March 2006

Several changes to the licensing rules for overseas, commercial, novice and older drivers will take effect from 1 June 2006, following the signing of the Driver Licensing Amendment Rule by Minister for Transport Safety the Hon Harry Duynhoven.

Land Transport NZ orders urgent safety inspection of 2250 heavy vehicles
20 March 2006

Land Transport New Zealand is today notifying the registered owners of 2,250 pre-1980 Ford trucks, buses and motor homes that their vehicles require urgent safety inspections.

Entries closing soon for New Zealand Road Safety Awards
14 February 2006

Got an innovative road safety project? Tell us about it and you’re in with a chance for a cash prize, but you have to hurry.

Joint operation identifies tourism transport issues
8 February 2006

A combined enforcement operation involving Land Transport New Zealand, Tourism New Zealand, the Ministry of Tourism and the NZ Police Commercial Vehicle Investigation Unit has gathered valuable information on the state of North Island tourist transport.

New road safety kit for overseas students
1 February 2006

New Zealand road rules and safety tips have been incorporated into English lessons in a ground-breaking road safety kit launched today for overseas language students.

Proposed changes to exhaust emissions rule released for comment
18 January 2006

Proposed changes to the requirements for vehicle exhaust emissions have been released for public comment, including a proposal to introduce a visible smoke check for exhausts as part of regular vehicle inspections.

Changes to older driver licensing system released for comment
13 January 2006

Details of planned changes to the licensing system for older drivers announced by Government last year are now available for public comment.

404 killed on New Zealand roads in 2005
1 January 2006

Four-hundred and four people died on New Zealand roads last year - thirty one fewer than in 2004 and the lowest yearly road toll since 1963, when there were 394 road deaths.

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