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What consultation, if any, has been undertaken with local councils on the impact of heavier vehicles on local road networks arising from the proposed heavy vehicle rule changes?

Answered Question 17984 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

Question

  • What consultation, if any, has been undertaken with local councils on the impact of heavier vehicles on local road networks arising from the proposed heavy vehicle rule changes?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I am advised that targeted consultation has been undertaken with a subset of Road Controlling Authorities on a range of options being considered.