Road lobby uses tobacco industry tactics to obstruct transport policies

RNZNZ HeraldOtago Daily TimesSunday 23 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A University of Otago study published in the Journal of Transport and Health claims New Zealand's road lobby employs tactics similar to the tobacco industry. The research analysed submissions made to five government consultations between 2020 and 2022 regarding transport policies such as walking and cycling.

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First reported by RNZ, Sun 23 Feb 2025, 11:02pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 9 hours
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