Closed consultation

Read recent consultation documents:

  • Road transport upgrade through Kapiti
    Consultation on options for a four-lane expressway. Submissions closed on 30 October 2009.
  • Draft Road User Rule Amendment (No 2) 2009
    Proposes 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.
  • Tauranga Eastern Link tolling proposal
    This consultation was about the Tauranga Eastern Link project and the proposal to bring forward its construction by tolling a section of it. Submissions closed on 11 September 2009.
  • SH20 Waterview Connection
    The Waterview Connection project through Avondale, Mt Albert and Waterview is the vital last link in the Western Ring Route. Once completed, the Western Ring Route will create an alternative 48km motorway between Manukau and Albany by linking three state highways, the southwestern (SH20), the northwestern motorway (SH16) and the upper harbour drive (SH18). Submissions closed on 31 July 2009.
  • Traffic control devices manual part 3 - advertising signs
    This draft volume is 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 is 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 proposes 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 is 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 makes 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 proposes changes to the Tyres and Wheels Rule. Submissions closed on 9 April 2009.
  • Waitaki River bridges replacement scheme
    The NZTA invites 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 is 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] proposes 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 is 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, gives 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 is 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 invites public feedback on the Draft walking and cycling strategy. Submissions closed on 19 December 2008.
  • Christchurch southern access transport study 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] proposes 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 aims 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 contains 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] proposes changes to the noise testing requirements for vehicles. The Rule is 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] proposes 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.

 

Last updated: 13 November 2009