Transport Press Releases

The SmartGate passenger clearance system which has been installed at Auckland and Wellington International Airports for trans-Tasman passengers has been declared a success after processing its 250,000th passenger.

The southern half of the Newmarket Viaduct replacement project is due to be opened early; six months ahead of schedule. The early delivery will be a relief for the 160,000 motorists who travel over that stretch of motorway.

Toyota is teaming with Massey University to trial its Plug-in Hybrid technology in New Zealand as part of a two-year global field trial of the Plug-in Hybrid Prius.

Work on the Christchurch Tram extension has commenced.

Figures show 101 drivers have been charged under the new drugged driving laws, making the new law a success.

Air NZ is enabling its new Boeing 777-300 aircraft with mobile text and email service capability.

Christchurch City Council has approved the Cruising Bylaw 2010 which bans cruising on selected city streets seven days a week between 10pm and 5am.

Substantial infrastructure funding has been confirmed in Budget 2010.

Air NZ wins the Best Airline award at the 2010 Which? Awards.

Air New Zealand Update 2 from May 2010 on UK and Europe Flight Disruptions.

Air New Zealand Update 1 from May 2010 on UK and Europe Flight Disruptions.

Telecom XT customers flying to select international destinations now have access to in-flight mobile services.

Air NZ and Virgin Blue have announced their intention to seek regulatory approval for a trans-Tasman alliance.

The Queenspark and Colombo Street bus routes in Christchurch are now complete and the bus lanes will open 27 April 2010.

The New Zealand Freedom Camping Forum has addressed issues by agreeing to instruct people hiring non-self-contained vehicles to not freedom camp.

Holden’s new EN-V concept for future city motoring is to be showcased at this year’s International Expo in Shanghai, China.

Toyota Hilux was the transport for scientists setting up monitoring equipment hours before Iceland’s Eyjafallajokull volcano erupted, sending a cloud of ash 10,000 metres into the sky.

5500 cruise passengers will sail into Auckland on 3 official Rugby World Cup 2011 cruise ships.

Update 13 from Air New Zealand on UK and Europe Flight Disruptions.

Veterans are receiving free bus service on ANZAC Day, 25 April 2010.