Minister: Steven Joyce

Focus on young drivers

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:48:56 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

Transport Minister Steven Joyce says introducing measures designed to reduce the number of fatal and serious vehicle crashes involving young drivers is a priority for the government. In a speech to th...

Speech to Motor Trade Association Annual Conference

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:48:00 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

Good afternoon and thank you for the opportunity to make this opening address. I would like to acknowledge Motor Trade Association CEO Stephen Matthews, President David O'Kane and all MTA members here...

Investment delivers for Waikato rail

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:40:30 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

The Waikato rail network is set to be the first to benefit from new track maintenance equipment coming into service, Transport Minister Steven Joyce has announced. Mr Joyce was in Hamilton to mark the...

Construction on first Road of National Significance begins

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:08:24 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

Construction on the first of seven initial Roads of National Significance is underway, with physical works beginning today on the Victoria Park project in Auckland - more than a year earlier than orig...

Public consultation on telecommunications relay and video relay services

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:52:47 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today released a discussion document on the future of the telecommunications services for the deaf, hearing impaired and speech impaired...

Korea, Australia and NZ discuss digital futures

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:27:58 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today opened the 2009 Korea Australia New Zealand (KANZ) Broadband Summit: Digital Futures in Auckland. The summit is an annual forum fo...

Speech to KANZ Broadband Summit

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:26:44 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

Hwan yong harmny da. Welcome. I'd like to acknowledge KCC Standing Commissioner Hyung Tae-Gun and Senator Stephen Conroy. Welcome all delegates but especially Australian and Korean delega...

Australian airlines to contribute to domestic aviation safety

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:08:40 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

The government has moved to correct an anomaly in civil aviation law which has meant that Australian-licensed airlines operating in the New Zealand domestic market have not paid the passenger safety l...

Work starts early on Hawke's Bay Expressway southern extension

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:00:09 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

The second major Hawke's Bay roading project to start this month got underway today as construction began earlier than anticipated on the Hawke's Bay Expressway's southern extension. Transport ...

Crown Fibre Holdings Board appointments

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:59:44 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today confirmed the formation of Crown Fibre Holdings Limited, and appointed its inaugural Board. Crown Fibre Holdings has been establis...

Land Transport Management Act to be reviewed

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:33:32 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has asked for a review of the Land Transport Management Act (LTMA) to ensure compliance costs are minimised and planning processes simplified. "The LTMA is the framewor...

New rule to ensure safer winter tyre use

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:37:39 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has signed a new rule setting safety standards for winter tyres. "The mixing of winter or snow tyres with other tyre types has contributed to several fatal crashes. "...

Govt extends time for submissions on broadband complementary measures

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:17:35 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

The government has extended the time available for interested parties to make submissions on the ultra-fast broadband complementary measures discussion document. The document outlines measures being c...

Drive safe this Labour Day weekend

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:33:11 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

Transport Minister Steven Joyce is urging motorists to take care on the roads this Labour Day weekend. "This is the first long weekend in a few months and, with more Kiwis choosing to holiday in New Z...

Govt extends frequency payment terms for radio broadcasters

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:11:32 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today announced optional changes to the payment plan for radio broadcasters to renew their spectrum licences."The recent economic downtu...

Govt starts seeking ultra-fast broadband partners

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:55:10 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today released the "Invitation to Participate" in the partner selection process for the government's $1.5 billion ultra-fast broadband i...

Drugged driving law now includes benzodiazepines

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:26:45 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

Parliament has tonight voted to widen the scope of new drugged driving legislation to include benzodiazepines - a class of prescription drugs that can lead to severe impairment in driving ability. Ben...

Illegal street racing Bill passes third reading

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:23:27 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

The Land Transport (Enforcement Powers) Amendment Bill that tackles illegal street racing passed its Third Reading in Parliament tonight. Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the new legislation will ...

Changes to Christmas mail delivery

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:17:44 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today announced that he has agreed to New Zealand Post's proposal to change mail delivery over the 2009/10 Christmas period. "I have agr...

Facilitating the Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:27:55 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today released a discussion document on complementary measures the government is considering to facilitate the deployment of broadband i...

Drugged driving law brought forward, benzodiazepines added

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:12:12 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

The government has brought forward the start date of legislation aimed at tackling drugged driving to 1 November, a month earlier than previously planned. Transport Minister Steven Joyce says drugged ...

Speech at SH1 Newmarket to Greenlane Auxiliary Lane Project Start of Construction

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:59:05 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

The Hon John Banks, Mayor of Auckland; Wayne McDonald, NZTA Regional Director Auckland and Northland; Steve Killeen, Northern General Manager Downer EDI Works, members of the construction team, other ...

New Metro Rail Operating Plan Released

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:35:01 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

The Government has today released the new ownership and operating model for metro commuter rail services in Auckland and Wellington. Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the plan provides a strong bas...

$30m roading project starts 9 months early

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:08:43 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

Work towards the realignment of the Matahorua Gorge between Napier and Gisborne has commenced today - nine months earlier than originally scheduled - thanks to an additional $142.5 million in funding ...

Proposed change to Christmas mail delivery

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:03:42 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce says the government is considering a proposal to change mail delivery over the 2009/10 Christmas period, subject to feedback from the pu...

Fuel tax changes tomorrow

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:56:26 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

Transport Minister Steven Joyce says increases in fuel excise duty (FED) and Road User Charges (RUC) which come into force tomorrow will bring benefits to all New Zealanders through better roading and...

Road safety consultation closes Friday

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:28:16 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

Transport Minister Steven Joyce is urging road users to have their say on what actions should be taken to make New Zealand's roads safer.The government is currently consulting with road users as part ...

Government releases coverage and funding plan for rural telecommunications

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:04:25 +1300

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

The government has today released its coverage and funding plans for rural telecommunications. Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today released two proposals for public c...

Minister welcomes further progress on Western Ring Route

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:36:19 +1200

Steven Joyce | Transport

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has today welcomed further progress towards the completion of Auckland's Western Ring Route - which was earlier this year identified as a Road of National Significance....

Ultra-fast broadband investment proposal finalised

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:07:31 +1200

Steven Joyce | Communications and Information Technology

Communications and Information Technology Minister Hon Steven Joyce today released the details of the government's $1.5 billion ultra-fast broadband investment initiative. "Access to ultra-fast ...