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Petrol excise duty cut extended to June 30
EV dealers hoping fuel price rises will drive more EV interest may have to wait a while longer with the 25 cents a litre petrol excise duty cut…
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Michael Wood remains transport minister
Transport minister Michael Wood remains in that role but also becomes minister for Auckland and associate finance minister with Grant Robertson remaining finance minister under a Cabinet reshuffle.…
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Planning an emissions free roadie
Summer is a great time to do a few road trips and safely explore the country, while doing your bit for the environment, says transport minister Michael Wood…
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CCS payment and credit transfers start June 1 next year
Following discussions with vehicle importers, the Government has confirmed the Clean Car Standard (CCS) will be phased in from December 1 this year, says transport minister Michael Wood.…
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Next Waitemata Harbour crossing must be climate-friendly – Greens
EVs, e-bikes and light rail are among Green Party suggestions for a new Waitemata Harbour crossing in Auckland “As part of the development of options for future transport…
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MTA considers automotive industry transformation at national conference
Transport minister Michael Wood opens the Motor Trade Association (MTA) national conference at the Hilton Auckland on Friday, October 14. “The labour shortage, immigration settings, the Clean Car…
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Wood pledges continuing work with VIA on Clean Car
Transport minister Michael Wood says he will continue to work with VIA on the government’s Clean Car plans and has asked officials to assess the industry’s concerns. online…
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Wellington’s airport connection is back with 10 electric buses
Metlink’s Airport Express is now running 10 fully electric buses between Wellington Railway Station and Wellington International Airport. The fleet is operating every 10-20 minutes, seven days a…
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Big year for Clean Cars
More than 57,000 EVs and hybrids were registered in the first year of the Government’s Clean Car Discount scheme, a 56% increase on the previous year. The CCD…
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NZ joins ZEV Alliance
New Zealand transport minister Michael Wood has signed the country up as the 21st member of the ZEV Alliance moving towards more ambitious zero-emission targets. He did the…