Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced a major shift in New Zealand’s road funding, marking the most significant change in 50 years. Starting in 2027, the government plans to replace fuel taxes with road user charges to finance the roading network. Currently, petrol users contribute 70.024 cents per litre to the National Land Transport Fund, while diesel and electric vehicle owners pay road user charges. This reform aims to adapt the funding model to changing vehicle technologies and usage patterns.
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