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The changes aimed to make the user pay, but the effect was minimal. In 1977, of total roading costs, road users paid 55%, ratepayers 34% and taxpayers 11%. In 1980, after the introduction of RUC, road users paid 54%, ratepayers 36% and taxpayers 9%.
The programme was first introduced in 2009 until 2017 by the Fifth National Government [1], and reintroduced by the Sixth National Government in 2024 [3]. RoNS were first announced on 20 March 2009 by Transport Minister , Steven Joyce , saying they were, "singled out as essential routes that require priority treatment" [ 1 ] .
In August 2024, a tolling proposal was made by the New Zealand Transport Agency, following a government policy to increase new revenue streams for transport infrastructure. NZTA suggested $4.30 per trip for light vehicles and $8.60 for heavy vehicles. [12] Many Woodville residents opposed the tolling, including cost of living concerns. [13]
The “Road to Zero” strategy is supported by the New Zealand Police, WorkSafe NZ, ACC and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. [17] Part of this strategy revolves around education for road users. Waka Kotahi – the New Zealand Transport Agency have developed an education programme designed to influence road user behaviour by focusing on:
The New Zealand Road Code is the official road safety manual for New Zealand published by NZ Transport Agency. It is a guide to safe driving practices and traffic law in New Zealand, and is also the basis for theory and practical driving tests. There are separate editions: The Official Road Code (cars and light vehicles requiring a class 1 licence)
The New Zealand state highway network is the major national highway network in New Zealand. Nearly 100 roads in the North and South Islands are state highways. All state highways are administered by the NZ Transport Agency .
In New Zealand, vehicle registration plates (usually called number plates) contain up to six alphanumeric characters, depending on the type of vehicle and the date of registration. To be operated on (or parked on) any public road, most types of motor vehicles and trailers must be registered and display the corresponding registration plate(s).
Transit New Zealand (Māori: Ararau Aotearoa), which existed from 1989 to 2008, was the New Zealand Crown entity responsible for operating and planning the New Zealand state highway network (10,894 km, about 12% of New Zealand's roads). It also concerned itself with developments close to state highways, as it considered the potential additional ...