Consultation

Why consult?

Rules

The Minister of Transport has a statutory responsibility under the Land Transport Act 1998 when making a rule to notify the intention to make the rule and to consult with interested groups on the proposed rule. In practice, Land Transport New Zealand undertakes consultation on behalf of the Minister.

Land Transport NZ is committed to ensuring that the rule-making process is transparent, that rules are sound and robust and that the consultation process takes account of the views of, and the impact on, industry and other groups and individuals affected by a proposed rule. Accordingly, Land Transport NZ goes beyond the minimum statutory requirements by maintaining a database of interested groups and individuals and undertaking extensive consultation on each rule, with affected industry and other groups and individuals, government departments and agencies and the public. Submissions received on draft rules are summarised and analysed and the rule redrafted to take into account the submissions received. If necessary, further consultation with key groups is undertaken before a proposed rule is submitted to government.

Policy consultation and communication

Land Transport NZ consults and communicates with relevant organisations and individuals whenever substantive policy development, enhancement or review is undertaken. The details of this consultation and communication process are outlined in Appendix 3 of Land Transport NZ’s Planning, programming and funding manual.

Current consultations

• Draft West Coast regional walking and cycling strategy. The West Coast Regional Transport Committee invites public feedback on the Draft walking and cycling strategy. Submissions close on 19 December 2008.

Closed consultations

You can read documents from the NZTA's recent consultations, or from Land Transport NZ consultations prior to 1 August 2008.

Last updated: 6 November 2008