# Ministry of Transport

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-25**: Consumption Data Released — Official reports confirm oil consumption has hit a 5-year high.
- **2025-07-01**: RUC Implementation — Road User Charges are applied to electric vehicles, further cooling demand.
- **2024-01-01**: Policy Repeal — The incoming government officially ends the Clean Car Discount program.
- **2023-12-31**: EV Market Peak — Electric vehicles reach a record 27% of new car registrations in New Zealand.
- **2021-06-01**: Clean Car Discount Launched — NZ government introduces subsidies for EVs and fees for high-emission vehicles.

## Recent coverage (2 stories, network-wide)

### New Zealand Oil Consumption Hits 5-Year High Amid Policy Shifts
2026-03-26 03:24:09 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

New Zealand's oil consumption has surged to its highest level in five years, driven by a rebound in aviation, a heavy reliance on road freight, and a significant slowdown in electric vehicle adoption following the repeal of key government incentives.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/nz-oil-consumption-5-year-high-analysis

### NZ Infrastructure: The Strategic Case for Reopening Mothballed Rail Lines
2026-02-19 20:06:39 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

New Zealand is facing increasing pressure to reactivate its network of mothballed railway lines to bolster supply chain resilience and meet decarbonization targets. Proponents argue that restoring these dormant corridors is essential for regional economic growth and reducing the heavy burden on the national roading network.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/new-zealand-railway-infrastructure-revival-2026

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