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8 January 2023
Hon Simeon Brown
Minister of Transport
[email address]
Ref. NZT-9020
Dear Minister
Thank you for your letter of 12 December 2023 regarding recent changes made to the Land Transport
Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2022 (the Rule).
I would like to acknowledge the priorities of the new Government to reduce travel times and create a
more productive and resilient land transport network to drive economic benefits.
As part of that work, the Board notes amendments to the current Rule with respect to the speed
management plans of Regional Transport Committees and Road Controlling Authorities (RCAs).. In
addition, the Board wil advise NZTA, as the RCA for the state highway network, to consider your
planned introduction of a new Rule before finalising its own speed management plans.
With respect to the work underway to reduce vehicle kilometres travelled by light vehicles, the Board
acknowledges the notice provided to end work in these programmes and wil ensure that NZTA gives
effect to this direction.
I look forward to working with you on the comprehensive land transport programme the Government
has set for New Zealand.
Yours sincerely
Cassandra Crowley
Acting Chair