Justin Tighe-Umbers: National Road Carriers CEO says we need to spend on what's essential, then fix transport funding model

Published: May 30, 2023, 7:46 p.m.

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Disappointment at the idea of hiking fuel taxes.

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Treasury warns rising costs in the transport sector and a large loan granted to Waka Kotahi may mean an increase in Fuel Excise Duty and Road User Charges is needed.

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It says they may need to go up from July 1 next year.

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National Road Carriers Chief Executive Justin Tighe-Umbers told Mike Hosking first we need to spend on what\'s essential - and then fix the funding model.

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