About us
Our purpose
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is a Crown entity established on 1 August 2008, under the amended Land Transport Management Act 2003, bringing together the functions of Land Transport New Zealand and Transit New Zealand to provide an integrated approach to transport planning, funding and delivery.
The NZ Transport Agency contributes to an integrated, safe, responsive and sustainable land transport system, in support of the updated New Zealand Transport Strategy.
We work in partnership with regional and local authorities, the transport industry and communities to achieve this.
The NZ Transport Agency is focused on delivering four key outcomes:
- integration
- safety
- sustainability
- value for money.
We are responsible for Crown revenue of $2.8 billion and allocation of $2.0 billion, and an operating budget of approximately $240 million.
We provide a vital link between government policy making and the operation of the transport sector.
Statement of intent
- NZTA Statement of intent (PDF, 438 KB)
The Statement of intent sets out the initial steps the NZTA will take to contribute to the development of New Zealand’s land transport system. A more developed Statement of intent will be prepared over the coming year to set out the NZTA’s medium-term strategic plan.
Our minister
- Minister of Transport, Hon Steven Joyce
For more information, go to www.beehive.govt.nz.
Our regions
The NZ Transport Agency is divided into six regions. A more regionally-focused funding environment means that the NZTA will approach developing national transport infrastructure through regional decision making. We look forward to working alongside our partners to achieve this, as together we implement government policy through the New Zealand Transport Strategy (NZTS) and the Government Policy Statement on land transport funding.
The NZTA regional boundaries match regional district council boundaries.
Last updated: 31 March 2009
