New road user charges system expected to increase revenue

Thursday 7 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 7 Aug 2025, 2:28pm

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The Government plans to abolish petrol tax and introduce road user charges for all vehicles by 2027. Transport Minister Chris Bishop acknowledged the change will increase revenue, while experts suggest the new system could result in higher costs for many drivers.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffThu 7 Aug 2025, 12:32pm

   Think you might come out ahead when petrol tax goes? That looks unlikely (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via The PostThu 7 Aug 2025, 2:28pm

   ‘Just like getting a Netflix bill’: How the new road user charge system will work (opens in new tab)