Dear John --

Have you heard the news about how our Government is reversing Labour’s blanket speed limit reductions by 1 July 2025?

Speed limits were slashed across the country under Labour, forcing Kiwis to slow down. New Zealanders shouldn’t be forced to drive at a snail’s pace on roads that can safely accommodate higher speed limits.

Kiwis rejected Labour’s blanket speed limit reductions loud and clear, and National listened. That’s why we are reversing these speed limit reductions on local streets, arterial roads, and state highways.

Keeping young New Zealanders safe as they attend school is important, which is why we are delivering on our election commitment to implement variable speed limits outside schools during pick up and drop off times.

We’re also enabling 110km/h speed limits on expressways from the day they open and consulting on 120km/h speed limits on Roads of National Significance, where it’s safe to do so.

Our Government is taking action to deliver for New Zealanders and this is just one part of our plan to get our country and our economy back on track.

Public consultation is now open on our draft speed limit rule and I encourage you to make your voice heard by submitting feedback here to reverse Labour’s blanket speed limit reductions across the country.

Hon Simeon Brown,
Minister of Transport