2 July 2026
The Road to Prosperity
MTA has launched its election year manifesto The Road To Prosperity – the roadmap to the next Government for economic growth.
The Road to Prosperity was launched at Parliament on Wednesday, 1 July. Education and Immigration Minister Erica Stanford hosted the event and was the keynote speaker, with MPs from across the House also addressing attendees.
MTA says economic growth must be the key priority for which ever parties form the next Government, and the automotive industry, which contributes $6.8b to GDP and employs more than 65,000 people, is instrumental to that growth.
MTA Chief Executive Lee Marshall says there are 20 calls in the manifesto, across the entire industry, and for the benefit of all New Zealanders.
“We’re not pretending we own the truth on these subjects – but we are sure our ideas are sound and we are here, ready and willing to work with whatever government forms in November to ensure that New Zealand Inc has the thriving automotive industry it deserves.”
MTA at New Zealand Parliament
MTA Chief Executive Lee Marshall
MTA President Sturrock Saunders
Minister of Education, Minister of Immigration, Hon Erica Stanford
Green Party Spokesperson for Transport, Economic Development and Infrastructure Julie Anne Genter
Labour Party Spokesperson for Transport Tangie Utikere
Act Party Spokesperson for Transport Cameron Luxon
Chairperson of the Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee Andy Foster
MTA Director and Business Owner David Boot
