Media releases

News within "National Office" in October 2013

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New rules for child restraints from tomorrow

31 October 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is reminding parents and caregivers that new rules for the use of child restraint in vehicles come into force tomorrow (1 November).

NZ Transport Agency welcomes TAIC report on train derailment

24 October 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is welcoming today's publication of a preliminary Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) report on the derailment of a Wellington commuter train in May this year, and will work closely with KiwiRail to ensure that all of the Commission's recommendations are fully addressed to improve rail safety and reduce the likelihood of similar incidents occurring in the future.

Less than two weeks until child restraint laws change

18 October 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is urging parents and caregivers to make sure they are prepared for new child restraint laws which come into force in just two weeks.

Transport Agency welcomes TAIC report into near collision on Midland rail line

17 October 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is welcoming today's publication of a Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) report on a 2011 near collision rail incident, and will work closely with KiwiRail to ensure that all of the Commission's recommendations are fully addressed to improve rail safety and reduce the likelihood of similar incidents occurring in the future.

Nissan Pathfinder cuts a track to 5-star safety status

16 October 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Nissan’s 2013 Pathfinder is the latest SUV to receive a 5-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP).

Police to target motorists speeding past school buses

11 October 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Motorists in the Ashburton district are being warned that police will be ticketing drivers who flaunt the 20km/h legal speed limit - in both directions - when passing a school bus that is stopped for children to get on or off.

Less than a month until new child restraint rules apply

7 October 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is reminding drivers that changes to child restraint laws come in to force on November 1, and the agency is urging parents and caregivers to plan ahead to ensure that they can comply with the new rules and keep their small passengers safe.

Are you smarter than a teen driver?

2 October 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

If you're driving at night with your vehicle headlights on high beam, when must you dip them?

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News within "National Office" in October 2013

New rules for child restraints from tomorrow

NZ Transport Agency welcomes TAIC report on train derailment

Less than two weeks until child restraint laws change

Transport Agency welcomes TAIC report into near collision on Midland rail line

Nissan Pathfinder cuts a track to 5-star safety status

Police to target motorists speeding past school buses

Less than a month until new child restraint rules apply

Are you smarter than a teen driver?

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New rules for child restraints from tomorrow

NZ Transport Agency welcomes TAIC report on train derailment

Less than two weeks until child restraint laws change

Transport Agency welcomes TAIC report into near collision on Midland rail line

Nissan Pathfinder cuts a track to 5-star safety status

Police to target motorists speeding past school buses

Less than a month until new child restraint rules apply

Are you smarter than a teen driver?

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