18014 (2026). Hon Julie Anne Genter to the Minister of Transport
Written Question
Published date: 15 May 2026
18014 (2026). Hon Julie Anne Genter to the Minister of Transport: Has there been any Post Implementation Review or other Benefit Realisation Review following the implementation of Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule changes in either 2010, 2013-2014 or 2016 that allowed heavier trucks to be used with permits ("High Productivity Motor Vehicles" in 2010 and 50MAX in 2013-2014, further chnages in 2016), if so, what is(are) the title(s) and date(s) of these reports?
Hon Chris Bishop: I am advised that the following reviews have been produced:
• Monitoring, evaluation and review of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule May 2010 – April 2011, 6 September 2011 (https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/Commercial-Driving/docs/Monitoring-evaluation-and-review-of-the-Vehicle-Dimensions-and-Mass-Rule-Part-A.pdf)
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Review of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule Implementation May 2011 to April 2013, 6 May 2014 (https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/Commercial-Driving/docs/HPMV-Technical-REPORT-6-May-2014.pdf)