Regional Fuel Tax
Growers slam 'very clunky' process for claiming fuel tax rebates
Some growers say they are being left out of pocket by Auckland's regional fuel tax because there is no simple way to claim back for on-farm vehicles and machinery.
Goff: Revenue gap of $4.3b if fuel tax dumped
Auckland's mayor is defending the regional fuel tax after new mayoralty candidate John Tamihere said Aucklanders have been unfairly taxed for petrol.
PM says fuel tax decision should be no surprise
The Prime Minister says she's always been clear she did not want a regional fuel tax anywhere other than Auckland, a view she's also made clear to relevant ministers. Audio
Auckland Council collects $13.2m in first month of new fuel tax
More than $13 million raised in the first month of Auckland's new Regional Fuel Tax has been put towards rural road safety upgrades and new safety cameras. Reporter Anneke Smith asked Aucklanders what… Audio
Fuel tax puts some off driving
Some Aucklanders have been putting the brakes on driving since the 11.5 cent regional fuel tax boosted petrol prices. Audio
Petrol prices in Auckland to rise by 15 cents a litre by September
Aucklanders will be paying 15 cents more a litre at the pump by the end of September as they're hit with a double whammy of taxes after the government confirmed the fuel excise will increase by 3.5… Video, Audio
Regional fuel tax becomes law
The government's regional fuel tax changes have become law this evening, ahead of its planned introduction in Auckland on Sunday, when Aucklanders will pay another 11.5 cents at the pump. Audio
Making them work for it - the art of the filibuster
In Parliament, the governing side of the House has the numbers to carry the day, but the opposition isn’t without influence. The opposition can, if it wishes to, make a government really work for it.
…Concerns non-Aucklanders could pay for city’s fuel tax
A string of lobby groups has warned a parliamentary select committee there's no way of being sure that oil companies won't spread Auckland's regional fuel tax across the rest of the country. Video, Audio
Majority of Aucklanders favour regional fuel tax - survey
An opinion survey has found majority support in Auckland for a regional fuel tax.
James Tinnion-Morgan: improving Auckland's public transport
Transport planner James Tinnion-Morgan has moved to NZ to add his expertise to the mix to get Auckland's public transport network up to scratch. He's drawing on 30 years experience working all over… Audio
A regional fuel tax for Auckland
Early signals new Government will make big changes to Auckland's transport systems, including a regional fuel tax to fund light rail to the airport. Audio
Govt rules out regional fuel tax for Auckland
The government has ruled out a regional fuel tax for Auckland, leaving the city's mayor looking for new ways to fund transport projects.