Nick Leggett
Questions raised over adventure tourism safety
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees Galloway has encouraged people to check whether adventure companies are registered before using them. Audio
NSW's catastrophic bushfires
The NSW Premier declared a state of emergency for the next seven days, including Christmas Day due to the many bushfires raging on in Australia Audio
Appeal to stop drink driving this Christmas
The Friday before Christmas is statistically one of the worst days of the year for drink driving, and police will be out in numbers breath testing drivers. Audio
The Panel with Ruwani Perera and Nick Leggett (Part 2)
There has been a big push for making Christmas as eco-friendly as possible, with online blogs suggesting plenty of ways to reduce waste over the silly season, including getting gifts that are… Audio
The Panel with Ruwani Perera and Nick Leggett (Part 1)
The Friday before Christmas is statistically one of the worst days of the year for drink driving, and police will be out in numbers breath testing drivers. The last couple of weekends in Auckland was… Audio
I've been thinking for 20 December 2019
What the panellists Ruwani Perera and Nick Leggett have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 20 December 2019
We thought perhaps we should talk about some of the good news that has come out this year. Audio
Transport Forum says under investment in roads causing issues
Road Transport Forum CEO Nick Leggett says under investment in roads is why the extreme weather is causing so much damage and disruptions to highways. Audio
Road Transport Forum accuses AT of sowing confusion
Road Transport Forum chief executive Nick Leggett says dropping speeds is sowing confusion, and will reduce productivity and travel times throughout Auckland. Audio
Few trucks get caught speeding
More now on our earlier story on truck drivers and speeding tickets. In the four years to 2017, static speed cameras snapped nearly 600,000 vehicles going over the speed limit. But just 207 were… Audio
Will a new mayor mean more action on a second Mt Vic tunnel?
A new mayor for Wellington may also mean fast-tracking a second Mt Victoria tunnel. A multi-billion dollar transport plan has tunnel construction starting as late as 2029 but Andy Foster wants to… Audio
Big bills pending for motorists, truck operators - Government
Big bills are coming for motorists and truck operators after the Government said they will have to pick up the tab for improved road safety. Audio
Old guard being challenged by young blood in local elections
The old guard are being challenged by new blood in both Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt in the upcoming local body elections. Upper Hutt mayor Wayne Guppy is facing a challenge from 38 year-old councillor… Audio
Trucking industry helps struggling Hawke's Bay mum become a driver
In May, RNZ ran a story about families living on the breadline and their wishlist for the upcoming Budget.
A single working mother from Flaxmere, Benny Hone, wanted the government to provide more… Audio
Major boost to NZ speed cameras, speeding tickets urged
Hundreds of speed cameras attracting much larger fines could be added to the roading network under the next road safety strategy.
The Speed Reference Group is one of five advising the government on… Audio
Truckers not convinced by speed camera recommendations
The trucking industry says it's not convinced a recommendation by government advisors to massively increase speed camera numbers and hike fines will achieve much for safety.
The Speed Reference Group… Audio
Road lobby concerned over calls for lower speed limits
The Transport Agency has estimated 95 percent of the country's open roads should have their speed limit dropped from 100km/h to 60-80km/h.
NZTA has released its online risk assessment tool called… Audio
Trucking industry focuses on road crash investigations
The trucking industry is calling for police to be better resourced to investigate truck crashes as the Ministry of Transport works on its new strategy to bring down the road toll. The review includes… Audio
Four-lane highway only fix for road safety - Transport Forum
The Road Transport Forum says modern four-lane highways are the only practical solution for improving road safety on key routes. The Government has announced it will spend $1.4 billion on safety… Audio
How are the local body election losers holding up?
The runners up in the big city mayoral elections look to the future. Audio
