Steven Joyce
$250m for KiwiRail in this year's Budget.
The Government is to spend an extra 250 million dollars on KiwiRail in the next financial year. Audio
Steven Joyce talks about student enrolments
Listening to that was the Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce - he's with us. Audio
Kiwirail urged to bid for Auckland train building contract
The Government is being urged to ensure half a billion dollars worth of new Auckland commuter trains are built in New Zealand, not overseas. Audio
Government's big changes for polytechnic councils
The Government has begun its overhaul of the governing bodies of the nation's 20 polytechnics by making 78 appointments to councils. Audio
New permit system for trucks
The Government has announced trucks as heavy as 53 tonnes will soon be allowed on certain roads. Audio
Overhaul of tertiary education funding announced
Universities and polytechs have been put on notice with the government announcing that in two years time up to ten percent of their funding will be based on how well their students are doing. Audio
Wireless mic users say digital transition may squeeze them out
The Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Steven Joyce explains whether the Ministry has underestimated the number and variety of users on the licence bands. Audio
Government mulls total ban on alcohol for younger drivers
A total ban on alcohol for drivers under the age of 20 should be in place by the end of this year. Audio
NZ Government not going to subsidise green cars
The New Zealand Government says it won't subsidise drivers who want to buy electric or hybrid-plug-in cars. Audio
Telecom assure public of reliability of emergency service calls
The Government says it may regulate the telecommunications industry to ensure 111 calls are prioritised when networks become unstable. Audio
Tertiary Education minister discusses new initiatives
Joining us is the newly appointed minister in charge of Tertiary Education, Steven Joyce. Audio
Government considers proposal to beef up taxi security
The Minister of Transport Steven Joyce says the government needs to look at taxi safety again. Audio
Shortfall in driver licensing and testing costs
The cost of obtaining a driver's licence could rise by nearly $50 as the Government moves to close what it says is a $20,000,000 shortfall in the account. Audio
Fast track for Waterview link riles opponents
Opponents of Auckland's Waterview motorway connection say the way the Government is pushing the project through is undemocratic. Audio
Transport Minister outlines new road safety measures
Third party car insurance is unlikely to be made mandatory, following a report showing insurance levels are already very high. Audio
Gold coin toll might be price for use of Transmission Gully
Motorists are likely to pay a toll to help fund the newly approved Transmission Gully highway. Audio
Minister says Transmission Gully will benefit coast
We spoke to the Minister of Transport Steven Joyce. Audio
Transport Minister talks about harbour crossing
Transport Minister Steven Joyce was asked if there was now a sense of urgency in getting a decision made. Audio
Commuters to pay more for new electric trains
Commuters looking forward to new electric trains in Auckland can expect more frequent services but they'll have to pay more. Audio