Steven Joyce
Report outlines options for new Auckland bridge or tunnel
The Government has released details of the two options it's looking at for another crossing over the Waitemata Harbour in Auckland. Audio
Core of problem drivers cause a third of fatal crashes
The Transport Minister is pledging more legislation to crack down on high risk drivers, with the release today of new figures which show a core of problem motorists cause a third of all fatal crashes.
…Waterview Connection: Report Criticises NZTA's methods
The Transport Agency has been criticised for underestimating the air pollution likely to come from Auckland's proposed Waterview motorway. Audio
Agressive no-frills carrier unfazed by new airline alliance
Jetstar says it isn't fazed by two competitors joining forces to fly the highly competitive trans-Tasman route. Audio
More than $200mil in speed camera fines issued since 2005
Police are handing out about 35 million dollars in speed camera tickets are each year. Audio
Deal between Air NZ and Virgin Blue crosses final hurdle
The deal between Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue to join forces on flights across the Tasman has got the final tick of approval from Transport Minister Steven Joyce. Audio
Transport minister says cycle safety is a priority
Listening to that, and joining us is the Transport Minister, Steven Joyce. Audio
Arch rivals join forces to vie for rural broadband contract
Arch rivals Telecom and Vodafone have joined forces to try and win a lucrative Government contract to provide fast broadband to isolated parts of the country. Audio
Funding injection for more university places
55 million dollars is being taken from industry training and apprenticeships and given to universities to fund almost three thousand extra full time students over the next two years. Audio
The Government announces changes to the giveway rules
The Transport Minister says the rules for turning vehicles at intersections are confusing and out of step with the rest of the world - and now they're going. Audio
Official papers show govt reject advice to lower blood alcohol
The Transport Minister is defending a decision to reject advice to lower the adult blood alcohol level for driving, saying that a certain amount of risk occurs with all transport issues. Audio
Transport Minister reveals two driving convictions
Another MP has talled publicly about their previous convictions following David Garrett's admissions earlier this week. Audio
Government proposes cuts to transport subsidies for elderly
The Government is proposing a 10 per cent cut to SuperGold card scheme which gives pensioners free off peak bus train and ferry rides. Audio
Transport Minister issues warning over super city pledges
The Minister of Transport has poured cold water on some ambitious campaign pledges being made by candidates for the Auckland super city mayoralty. Steven Joyce says that some candidates need to think… Audio
Mobile Phone Termination Rates
The Government says it will regulate the termination rates for mobile phones. Audio
Govt plans to regulate cellphone termination rates
The Government says it will regulate the termination rates for mobile phones. Audio
Minister wants university funding based on job skill provision
The Tertiary Education Minister, Steven Joyce, wants the funding of universities and polytechs linked to the job prospects of graduates. Audio
TUANZ urges regulation over mobile roaming
The Telecommunications Users Association is urging the Australian and New Zealand governments to regulate mobile phone roaming prices, which it says are extortionate. Audio
Minister comments discusses student allowance blowout
New figures show a cost blowout in tertiary student allowances, which rose 30 per cent last year to more than half a billion dollars. Audio
Government says 4G spectrum is not Maori Taonga
The government is adamant it does not need to give the Maori Council one hundred percent of the soon to be available 4G radio spectrum. Audio