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Roads at the expense of rail not an option »

The future of rail services outlined in the Government's rail 'turn-around' plan raises concern for the Auckland Regional Council (ARC), particularly with the planned investment in roads.

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 More ›

Motor Vehicle Sales Bump Up Retail Spending »

Seasonally adjusted retail sales rose 0.4 percent in May 2010, Statistics New Zealand said today. This rise was led by a 2.3 percent ($33 million) increase in vehicle-related sales, which were partly offset by a slight (0.2 percent or $10 million) decrease in core retail sales.

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 More ›

Road User Charges Legislation Changes »

The proposed reforms to simplify and modernise the Road User Charges (RUC) system are planned to be introduced this year.  The proposal will be the most significant changes to the RUC system since 1978 and will make the system more user-friendly and easier to understand. 

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 More ›

Spotlight Should Be Put On Extreme Drunk Drivers »

People who display such a reckless regard for human life should not have the privilege of holding a driver's licence, says Labour transport spokesman Darren Hughes.

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 More ›

Rail Network Upgrade Will Improve Economic Growth And Safety »

Proper investment in the future of New Zealand's rail freight network will make Kiwis safer by reducing the number of heavy truck trips by around half a million a year, Labour's Transport spokesperson Darren Hughes said today.

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 More ›

Bikers Pay For Smith's ACC Con »

The massive increases of up to 69 per cent in ACC levies for motorcyclists is hitting home now that 1 July has passed and the new registration year begins, says Labour MP Rick Barker.

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 More ›

Inspection of Winter Tyres »

Following our article in the June Radiator ‘Inspection of Winter tyres’ covering one BF Goodrich and two Michelin tyres, we have been contacted by the importers of Kumho Tyres advising their Kumho 834 Mud Terrain Tyre has the mountain symbol with a snowflake in it but is not a winter tyre.

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 More ›

Auckland Drink Drive Operation »

People driving around Auckland City over the period of Friday 9 and Saturday 10 July were greeted by multiple Police Checkpoints set up to detect drunk drivers.

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 More ›

EECA Now Inviting Entries For 2010 EECA Awards »

Now in their 11th year, the EECA Awards are well established and widely recognised. They celebrate organisations and individuals who have demonstrated excellence and innovation in energy efficiency or renewable energy projects.

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 More ›

NZ Firm Appointed To Commercialise Australian Vehicle Data »

A New Zealand automotive information technology firm is making big waves across the Tasman - securing the contract to help commercialise government vehicle data.

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 More ›

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