Media releases

News within "National Office" in May 2011

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Give way rule change proposals to improve intersection
safety

17 May 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Proposed changes to New Zealand's give way rules released for public comment today are expected to reduce intersection crashes and improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, the NZ Transport Agency says.

Govt agencies welcome action plan as an important step
towards a Decade of Action for road safety

11 May 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The cross-government National Road Safety Committee (NRSC) supports the call for a Decade of Action for Road Safety and says the Safer Journeys action plan, released today by the Minister of Transport, is an important step towards a safer road system for New Zealand.

Richmond Deviation Cycleway provides 'missing link' for
cyclists

9 May 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The opening of the new Richmond Deviation Cycleway today has completed a missing link for cyclists and pedestrians between Stoke and Richmond.

NZTA welcomes changes to improve the safety of young drivers

5 May 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is preparing to introduce the key provisions for improving young driver safety included in the Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Bill, passed by Parliament earlier today.