The cost of living will be eased for many New Zealanders, says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, as July 1 changes kick in.

“Abolishing the Auckland regional fuel tax will make motorists 11.5 cents per litre better off, and in difficult financial times, that is a big saving,” says Mr Luxon. 

“We are determined to reduce the cost of living pressures for hardworking New Zealanders and this, as well as other July 1 changes, will go some way to easing that pressure on them.

"Despite abolishing the Auckland regional fuel tax, this government is delivering a record investment in transport, including in Auckland.

“Nearly $4 billion has been set aside to fix and prevent potholes on the state highway and local road network over the next three years – including $478 million set aside for local road pothole prevention in Auckland, a 74 per cent increase over the previous three-year period. 

“And funding for public transport services nationally is also set to rise by 41 per cent compared to the previous three years.”