Government Policy Statement - Overview

Introduction

This section sets out information about the Minister of Transport’s Government Policy Statement on Land Transport (GPS A Government Policy Statement on Land Transport Funding issued under section 86 of the LTMA ).

It provides direction on the type of activities that can be included in programmes and describes how revenue from the National Land Transport Fund (NLTF The fund established under section 10 of the LTMA ) is invested on behalf of the government.

The GPS A Government Policy Statement on Land Transport Funding issued under section 86 of the LTMA and the link to the Transport Agency investment assessment framework

The GPS A Government Policy Statement on Land Transport Funding issued under section 86 of the LTMA sets out the government’s results and priorities for the land transport sector and is a document defined by the Land Transport Management Act 2003 (LTMA) . The GPS A Government Policy Statement on Land Transport Funding issued under section 86 of the LTMA describes:

• what the government expects to be achieved from its investment in land transport through the NLTF The fund established under section 10 of the LTMA
• how the government will achieve this through investment in certain areas known as activity classes (for example, state highway maintenance, road policing, and walking and cycling)
• how much revenue will be provided, and
• how the revenue will be raised.

In this way the GPS A Government Policy Statement on Land Transport Funding issued under section 86 of the LTMA influences decisions on how funding from the NLTF The fund established under section 10 of the LTMA is invested by the Transport Agency. It also provides broad direction to local government and the Transport Agency on the type of activities that should be included in Regional Land Transport Plans Plans describe the tactics to give effect to a strategy. They are specific in content, action oriented and outputs focussed, resulting in a tangible set of activities to be delivered within a clear timeframe. and the National Land Transport Programme Interrelated and complementary combination of activities that, when delivered in a coordinated manner, produce synergies – can span more than one work category and more than one activity class, e.g. a programme could include a road improvement and public transport improvement activities. (NLTP A National Land Transport Programme Interrelated and complementary combination of activities that, when delivered in a coordinated manner, produce synergies – can span more than one work category and more than one activity class, e.g. a programme could include a road improvement and public transport improvement activities. adopted by the NZTA under section 19 of the LTMA, as from time to time amended or varied ).

• the GPS A Government Policy Statement on Land Transport Funding issued under section 86 of the LTMA must be issued by the Minister of Transport at least once every six years, covering a 10-year period. It must contain detailed information on funding ranges for three years, less detailed information on funding ranges for the second three years and forecast information for the last four years.
• the GPS A Government Policy Statement on Land Transport Funding issued under section 86 of the LTMA must be reviewed by the Minister of Transport in advance of the expiry of a National Land Transport Programme Interrelated and complementary combination of activities that, when delivered in a coordinated manner, produce synergies – can span more than one work category and more than one activity class, e.g. a programme could include a road improvement and public transport improvement activities. .
• the Minister must engage with key stakeholders and consult with the Transport Agency before finalising the GPS A Government Policy Statement on Land Transport Funding issued under section 86 of the LTMA , as the Agency is the main organisation responsible for its implementation.
• the Transport Agency must give effect to the GPS A Government Policy Statement on Land Transport Funding issued under section 86 of the LTMA through its planning and funding functions under the LTMA The Land Transport Management Act 2003, as amended from time to time. . This involves reviewing the Investment Assessment Framework (IAF The NZTA framework which identifies the investment priorities and expectations for project assessment. The IAF interprets the strategic priorities and impacts of the government identified in the current Government Policy Statement on Land Transport Funding. ) to align with the GPS A Government Policy Statement on Land Transport Funding issued under section 86 of the LTMA , and ensure that funds from the NLTF The fund established under section 10 of the LTMA are invested in value for money Selecting the right things to do, implementing them in the right way, at the right time and for the right price. activities that collectively achieve the results set out in the GPS A Government Policy Statement on Land Transport Funding issued under section 86 of the LTMA . 
• the Minister of Transport can amend the GPS A Government Policy Statement on Land Transport Funding issued under section 86 of the LTMA at any time.