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What demand-management or fuel-saving measures, if any, has the Government proposed for the 96 per cent of New Zealand's vehicle fleet that is not heavy vehicles?

Answered Question 17973 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What demand-management or fuel-saving measures, if any, has the Government proposed for the 96 per cent of New Zealand's vehicle fleet that is not heavy vehicles?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

The Government has stood up initiatives such as the fuel savings recommendations available on https://www.eeca.govt.nz/fuel/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23694058209&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9NeCtpSjlAMVX5NmAh1dwjDgEAMYASAAEgJQufD_BwE. Further information on the actions under New Zealand’s Fuel Response Plan 2026 can be found at https://www.beehive.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2026-03/Fuel%20Response%20Plan%20factsheets.pdf.