The activities we consult on
Projects, policies and programmes
We undertake consultation for programmes, policies and projects according to specific scope, process and consultation principles set out by the Land Transport Management Act 2003.
Land transport rules
We undertake consultation on behalf of the Minister of Transport for the making of land transport rules. The Minister has a statutory responsibility under the Land Transport Act 1998 to notify the intention to make the rule and to consult with interested groups on the proposed rule.
We go beyond the minimum statutory requirements by maintaining a database of interested groups and individuals and undertaking extensive consultation on each rule. Submissions received on draft rules are summarised and analysed and the rule redrafted to take into account the submissions received. If necessary, we undertake further consultation with key groups before submitting a proposed rule to government.
Policy - planning and management of land transport activities
We consult and communicate with relevant organisations and individuals whenever we substantively develop, enhance or review policy around the planning and management of land transport activities. These are activities that can be funded from the national land transport fund. Appendix 3 of the Planning, programming and funding manual details this consultation and communication process.
Please note: Your submission will become publicly available information, so please indicate clearly if your comments are commercially sensitive or if there is some other reason they should not be disclosed. Any request for non-disclosure will be considered in terms of the Official Information Act 1982.
Recent consultation (now closed)
- Draft Safer Journeys for Motorcycling Guide
The NZ Transport Agency has released a draft version of the Safer Journeys for Motorcycling guide and we need your input.
Consultation closed on Friday 27 January 2011. - Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) specifications
The NZ Transport Agency has developed some specifications to provide clear and robust standards for the supply and installation of ITS equipment being used on New Zealand's state highways and is currently consulting on these documents.
Submissions closed on 3 November 2011. - Land Transport Rule: Passenger Service Vehicles Amendment [2012]
The draft Rule proposes changes to Land Transport Rule: Passenger Service Vehicles 1999, which specifies the legal requirements for the design and construction of all passenger service vehicles operating on New Zealand’s roads.
Submissions closed on 4 November 2011. - SH2 speed limit consultation
The NZ Transport Agency invites community feedback on proposed speed limit changes on a section of SH2 in the Waikato with a history of fatal and serious injury crashes.
Submissions closed on 21 October 2011. - Christchurch Southern Motorway Stage 2 & Main South Road Four Laning
You can assist in the development of this project by providing your feedback on aspects of the chosen route. Your feedback will be used as part of our further design process.
Submissions closed on 16 September 2011. - Possible concepts for State Highway 1: MacKay's to Peka Peka
Kāpiti Coast District Council and the NZTA are looking at how the current State Highway 1 might be modified once the proposed MacKay's to Peka Peka expressway takes over the state highway role. Public feedback was sought on possible concepts.
Submissions closed on 5 September 2011. - Woodend Corridor investigation
The Woodend Corridor Investigation is a consultation on two possible corridors SH1 could take through the Pineacres to Pegasus area. One involves four laning the existing highway that goes through Woodend; the other corridor would involve building a new section of highway that runs to the east of Woodend. We would like your feedback on both corridors. Once both corridors are fully understood the 'best' one will be chosen.
Submissions closed on 19 August 2011. - Proposals for targeted changes to the 2012 National Land Transport Programme co-investment ratios (funding assistance rates)
The NZTA is considering making changes to some funding assistance rates (FARs) and a grant for land transport activities so that any agreed changes can be incorporated into the 2012 National Land Transport Programme (NLTP).
Submissions closed on 21 July 2011. - Draft erosion and sediment control standard for state highway infrastructure
The Draft erosion and sediment control standard and Draft erosion and sediment control field guide for contractors are available for use and comment.
Submissions closed on 1 July 2011.
- Land Transport Rule: Omnibus Amendment 2011
This draft Rule proposed minor changes to 11 existing Land Transport Rules.
Submissions closed on 29 June 2011. - MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway Expo 2
The next round of consultation was an opportunity for the community to focus on the design development phase of the expressway, including walking and cycling paths, the Waikanae Bridge, possible mitigation measures such as landscaped bunds or earth mounds, and local road connections.
Submissions closed on 27 June 2011. - Land Transport (Road User) Amendment Rule [2011]
The main proposal of this amendment was to change the give-way rules at uncontrolled intersections or when opposing signals or signs are the same to simplify decision making at intersections and improve safety.
Submissions closed on 24 June 2011. - Review of the Requirements for urban buses in New Zealand
The NZTA was seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Requirements for urban buses in New Zealand (RUB), including making the RUB New Zealand's common standard for urban bus quality used by regional councils and Auckland Transport when tendering and managing their urban bus service contracts.
Submissions closed on 8 June 2011. - SH73 Arthurs Pass - Mingha Bluff realignment
The NZTA is designing a realignment of State Highway 73 (SH 73) from Mingha Bluff to Rough Creek, within Arthur's Pass National Park. In this consultation we were seeking feedback from the public and stakeholders on the proposal.
Submissions closed on 3 June 2011. - High-risk rural roads guide
Submissions closed on 30 May 2011. Find out more about the outcome of the engagement. - Draft traffic control devices manual: Part 7 Parking control
The NZTA was seeking feedback on this part of the manual revised to take account of recent changes to the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control devices and comments on the earlier edition.
Submissions closed on 29 April 2011. - Draft state highway classification
We welcomed your feedback on our proposed classification of state highways.
Submissions closed on 31 March 2011. - Peka Peka to Otaki Expressway
The NZTA was seeking feedback on the proposals for the Peka Peka to Otaki Expressway including the form, function, and location of interchanges and connections with local roads.
Submissions closed on 18 March 2011. - Relacement border inspection
The NZ Transport Agency was seeking feedback on the options available for vehicle border inspection.
Submissions closed on 11 March 2011. - MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway
We welcomed your feedback on the proposals for the MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway.
Submissions closed on 4 February 2011. - Puhoi to Warkworth indicative route
Your feedback was invited on the indicative route between the northern end of the Johnstone Hills Tunnels through to south of Kaipara Flats Road, north of Warkworth town.
Submissions closed on 28 January 2011. - Draft Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule [2011]
Among the Rule amendment proposals were changes to improve the safety of young drivers and motorcyclists and moped riders, to improve the integrity of the driver licensing system and to make business processes clearer and easier.
Submissions closed on 20 December 2010. - Draft Land Transport Rule: Omnibus Amendment 2010
This draft Rule proposed relatively minor amendments to six Land Transport Rules: Heavy Vehicles 2004, Operator Licensing 2007, Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2002, Vehicle Equipment 2004, Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002 and Work Time and Logbooks 2007.
Submissions closed on 21 December 2010. - Christchurch Southern Motorway Stage 2 & Main South Road Four-Laning
The NZTA was investigating alignment and design options for CSM2 and MSRFL and is seeking community feedback.
Submissions closed on 13 December 2010. - Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting Amendment [2011]
The purpose of this proposed amendment Rule was to make changes to Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004.
Submissions closed on 5 November 2010. - Land Transport Rule: Operator Licensing Amendment (No 2) 2010
The purpose of this proposed amendment Rule was to make changes to Land Transport Rule: Operator Licensing 2007.
Submissions closed on 8 October 2010. - Christchurch Northern Arterial
We were seeking feedback on the options being considered for the Northern Arterial and improvements to a section of QEII Drive.
Submissions closed on 1 October 2010. - Puhoi to Wellsford highway
The NZTA asked you to have your say on the principles for developing the new Puhoi to Wellsford highway.
Submissions closed on 16 August 2010. - Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices Amendment [2010]
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) consulted over its draft Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices Amendment [2010].
Submissions closed on 19 May 2010. - SuperGold Card review
The Ministry of Transport – in collaboration with the NZZTA - undertook a review of the SuperGold Card free off-peak travel scheme.
Submissions closed on 26 April 2010. - SH1 Western Belfast bypass
Proposed options for the bypass route. Submissions closed on 16 April 2010. - SH1 Russley Road/Memorial Avenue intersection improvements
Proposed design options for the intersection. Submissions closed on 26 March 2010.
- SH74 Northern Arterial and Queen Elizabeth II Drive four-laning
Community and environmental aspects of the proposed arterial road that extends the Christchurch Northern Motorway. Submissions closed on 19 March 2010. - Driver licensing and driver testing fees review
Submissions closed on 26 February 2010. - Draft Land Transport Rule: Omnibus Amendment 2009
Draft Land Transport Rule: Omnibus Amendment 2009 contained proposals to change requirements in a number of existing Land Transport Rules.
Submissions closed on Friday 11 December 2009. - SH73 route security stratregic study
Managing route recurity from Springfield to Aickens.
Submissions closed on 4 December 2009. - Tolling motorcycles on the Northern Gateway Toll Road
Your views on whether motorcyclists should pay a toll to use the Northern Gateway Toll Road, just like other motorists.
Submissions closed on 27 November 2009. - SH1 Blenheim to Ashley River Bridge
State Highway 1 Blenheim to Ashley river bridge strategy consultation.
Submissions closed on 27 November 2009. - SH6 route security strategic study
Managing route recurity - Buller Gorge to Haast Pass.
Submissions closed on 27 November 2009. - Draft NZTA farebox recovery policy
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) was consulting over its Draft NZTA Farebox Recovery Policy and Draft Fare Policy Decision-Making Guideline.
Submissions closed on 30 November 2009. - Draft Land Transport (Road User) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2009
Proposed a change to allow a driver to use a mobile phone, while driving, as a navigational aid or as an audio player, provided that the phone is secured in a mounting that is fixed to the vehicle and the driver manipulates the phone infrequently and briefly.
Submissions closed on 28 October 2009. - Safer Journeys - a road safety strategy to 2020
The government wanted your views as part of the development of Safer Journeys, a road safety strategy to take New Zealand through to 2020.
Submissions closed on 2 October 2009. - Traffic control devices manual part 3 - advertising signs
This draft volume was intended to help provide guidance and indicate best practice on the use of advertising signs to the transport industry, territorial authorities, practitioners, and private operators. In particular, it considers both the safety and environmental or urban design issues concerning territorial authorities or road controlling authorities when dealing with the effects of advertising signs.
Submissions closed on 17 July 2009. - Traffic control devices manual part 2 - direction, service and general guidance signs
This draft volume was intended to help provide guidance and indicate best practice guidance on the use of traffic signs related to guiding road users around the road network. In particular, it builds upon the specifications for approved signs for use in New Zealand as set down in the Traffic control devices specifications.
Submissions closed on 17 July 2009. - Draft Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Amendment [(No 2) 2009]
This draft amendment Rule proposed Rule changes that will broaden the grounds on which a heavy motor vehicle can operate in terms of weight and, in some case, length. The amendment Rule would also introduce a third type of permit - the 'high-productivity' motor vehicle permit.
Submissions closed on 24 July 2009. - SH58 Paremata Road safety improvements
The NZ Transport Agency was considering installing a raised median on SH58 east of Bayview/Seaview Roads and establishing a roundabout at Postgate Drive in order to make travelling in the Paremata Road area easier and safe.
Submissions closed on 5 June 2009. - Draft Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods Amendment [2009]
This amendment made changes to the requirements for the safe transport of dangerous goods on land in New Zealand.
Submissions closed on 9 April 2009. - Draft Land Transport Rule: Tyres and Wheels Amendment [(No 2) 2009]
This amendment proposed changes to the Tyres and Wheels Rule.
Submissions closed on 9 April 2009. - Waitaki River bridges replacement scheme
The NZTA invited public feedback on the proposed Waitaki River bridges replacement project.
Submissions closed on 3 April 2009. - Russley Road (SH1) & Memorial Avenue intersection improvement investigation
Feedback was invited to help identify interim and long-term improvement options for the Russley Road (SH1) and Memorial Avenue intersection to address capacity and safety issues.
Submissions closed on 27 February 2009. - Draft Land Transport Rule: Work Time and Logbooks Amendment [(No 2) 2009]
The draft Land Transport Rule: Work Time and Logbooks Amendment [(No 2) 2009] proposed changes to the way in which variations of work time requirements for drivers, operators and others with a responsibility to manage driving hours are dealt with in particular situations.
Submissions closed on 27 February 2009. - Traffic control devices manual - General requirements for traffic signs
Guidelines being prepared for the new Manual for traffic control devices. The document was intended to help provide guidance and indicate best practice on the use of traffic signs to the transport industry and practitioners.
Submissions closed on 20 February 2009. - Proposed amendment to VIN requirements in Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002
In accordance with section 161(2) of the Land Transport Act 1998, the NZ Transport Agency, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, gave notice of the Minister's intention to make a Rule to amend Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002 (Rule 35001/1) (the Rule).
Submisisons closed on 12 February 2009. - SH1 Blenheim to Ashley River Bridge transport study
Feedback was invited to help identify route security, route reliability and safety issues that need to be managed to ensure an appropriate level of service for the next 30 years.
Submissions closed on 23 January 2009. - Draft West Coast regional walking and cycling strategy
The West Coast Regional Transport Committee invited public feedback on the Draft walking and cycling strategy.
Submissions closed on 19 December 2008. - Christchurch southern access transport study
This invited feedback on transport options south of Christchurch.
Submissions closed on 24 October 2008. - Draft Land Transport Rule: Land Transport (Road User) Amendment Rule [2009]
This proposed changes to the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 , which sets out requirements for the safe and efficient user of roads by road users – driver, riders, passengers, pedestrians and those leading or driving animals.
Submissions closed on 16 October 2008. - Draft New Zealand national minimum standard for urban buses
This aimed to enhance the attractiveness of urban public transport vehicles in order to encourage increased usage, with a particular emphasis on improving accessibility.
Submissions closed on 3 October 2008. - Draft Land Transport Rule: Omnibus Amendment 2008
This contained proposals to change requirements in a number of existing Land Transport Rules.
Submissions closed on 16 September 2008. - Draft Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Equipment (Noise) Amendment [2009]
This proposed changes to the noise testing requirements for vehicles. The Rule was aimed particularly at vehicles with modified exhausts that are not complying with the current noise requirements.
Submissions closed on 17 September 2008. - Draft Land Transport Rule: Steering Systems Amendment [2009]
This proposed to revise the requirements applying to the certification and use on New Zealand roads of left-hand drive vehicles and to ensure that the process is effective, is not open to abuse, and is free of unnecessary requirements and anomalies.
Submissions closed on 21 August 2008. - Draft Land Transport Rule: Traction Engines [2008]
Rule 63001
This specified the requirements for certification of traction engines, and the qualifications engine drivers and steerers must hold.
Submissions closed 23 May 2008. - Draft Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Equipment (Immobilisers) Amendment [2008]
This proposed legislation that would make immobilisers compulsory on new and used light passenger vehicles, imported into New Zealand, that are less than eight years old.
Submissions closed 23 May 2008.
