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Road user charges

Brian Easton questions whether it's worth taking recent tax proposals from political parties seriously as the run-up to a general election is always a political ‘silly season’
Brian Easton questions whether it's worth taking recent tax proposals from political parties seriously as the run-up to a general election is always a political ‘silly season’
Fuel tax hike and RUC increase off the table for 2027, but where's the money coming from?
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Fuel tax hike and RUC increase off the table for 2027, but where's the money coming from?
Budget 2026/27 - Summary of tax collections
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Budget 2026/27 - Summary of tax collections
Government plans to introduce annual CPI adjustments to tolling, Transport Minister says all road users should contribute in proportion to the use of the country’s roads
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Government plans to introduce annual CPI adjustments to tolling, Transport Minister says all road users should contribute in proportion to the use of the country’s roads
Road-user charges can pay for more than just road maintenance – NZ could lead the way
by Guest
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Road-user charges can pay for more than just road maintenance – NZ could lead the way
We wanna RUC, the govt says, but how complicated will the new vehicle tax be, and will the environment be considered?
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We wanna RUC, the govt says, but how complicated will the new vehicle tax be, and will the environment be considered?
All drivers will pay for NZ’s roading network through electronic road user charges rather than petrol tax, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says
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All drivers will pay for NZ’s roading network through electronic road user charges rather than petrol tax, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says
Budget 2025/26 - Summary of tax collections
Budget 2025/26 - Summary of tax collections
Brian Easton says congestion pricing is easier said than done
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Brian Easton says congestion pricing is easier said than done
Plans for huge investment in roads of national significance risks politicising infrastructure and obstructing the much needed pipeline of projects
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Plans for huge investment in roads of national significance risks politicising infrastructure and obstructing the much needed pipeline of projects
EVDB's James Foster on what's required for the next big move in electric vehicle uptake
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EVDB's James Foster on what's required for the next big move in electric vehicle uptake
Budget 2024/25 - Summary of tax collections
Budget 2024/25 - Summary of tax collections
Labour unveils huge plans for an expanded transport network in the draft Government Policy Statement on Transport
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Labour unveils huge plans for an expanded transport network in the draft Government Policy Statement on Transport
Budget 2023/24 - Summary of all tax collections
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Budget 2023/24 - Summary of all tax collections
Govt extends 25c/litre fuel tax cut for yet another three months, saying it wants to focus first on ‘bread and butter’ ‘cost of living’ issues
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Govt extends 25c/litre fuel tax cut for yet another three months, saying it wants to focus first on ‘bread and butter’ ‘cost of living’ issues