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The latest data on fuel stocks shows New Zealand continues to hold healthy levels of petrol, diesel and jet fuel, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say. 

“As at midnight on Sunday 15 March, combined petrol, diesel and jet fuel stocks equated to about 49 days of cover nationwide, including fuel held onshore in storage terminals and fuel already on ships bound for New Zealand,” Nicola Willis says.

“It’s important to remember that fuel supply is inherently dynamic. Stock l...

New Zealand will release oil tickets to fulfil its commitment to the International Energy Agency’s collective action in response to the oil supply issues created by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. 

New Zealand’s contribution under the action, announced last week by the International Energy Agency (IEA), is 1.577 million barrels of crude oil or the equivalent. 

“New Zealand holds oil tickets, which are options to purchase different types of oil or refined fuel. We will release some of the tickets we...

Work on a key bridge link is complete, but those travelling on State Highway 73 between Christchurch and the West Coast should be aware of other work underway that may extend their journeys over the coming days.

This morning resurfacing was successfully completed on Kellys Creek Bridge, between Otira and Jacksons, following an overnight closure. 

Other important work underway on SH73 includes rock scaling between Arthur’s Pass and Lake Pearson to keep the highway safe, and this means temporary holds of traff...

On Easter Monday (6 April 2026) between midnight and 5am, heavy vehicles will not be able to travel north on State Highway 1 (SH1) after the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Electronic signage will instruct heavies to take State Highway 16 (SH16) and State Highway 18 (SH18) Western Ring Route, while we remove a sign gantry on the north end of the bridge by Stafford Road.

Preparing the gantry for removal will begin on Easter Sunday (5 April) at 10pm, and to reduce disruption there will lane restrictions until midnight. Fr...

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay raised the impact of the Middle East conflict on supply chains with fellow members of the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership last night.

“This meeting was an opportunity for New Zealand to discuss the risks of global supply disruption and raise issues like fuel supply chain challenges, with other small and medium trade-dependent countries,” Mr McClay says.

“Measures like export restrictions and stockpiling on a large-scale basis can unnecessarily worsen the ...

This week the Iran conflict has made its presence felt on our shores, significantly impacting road freight and the broader supply chain in our country, and coming at a particularly difficult time for transport operators, many of whom had just started to see a return to growth after two years of decline.

The Government is closely monitoring fuel prices and supply conditions as events unfold, with Cabinet activating key oversight groups.

Given the significance of these developments, this week’s Justin’s Transport M...