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What changed between 24 March and 27 April 2026 that warranted action on the proposed heavy vehicle regulatory changes now but not when the industry first raised them?

Answered Question 17992 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

Question

  • What changed between 24 March and 27 April 2026 that warranted action on the proposed heavy vehicle regulatory changes now but not when the industry first raised them?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

Reviewing regulations to enable reduced fuel use is something that has been included in the Fuel Response Plan 2026 since it was first published on 27 March 2026.