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Truckies say proposed changes to tolling roads are unworkable

Too many tolls will undermine industry and public support for the practice, says Transporting NZ.

WATCH: Transporting NZ head of policy and advocacy Billy Clemens speaks with Brent Edwards.

Brent Edwards Mon, 02 Feb 2026

The coalition Government is facing growing opposition to its plans to extend the use of road tolls.

Transporting New Zealand, the Automobile Association, and the Taxpayers’ Union all oppose aspects of the Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill, saying it goes too far by proposing tolls on

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Brent Edwards Mon, 02 Feb 2026
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