Inquiry process and timeline

The Inquiry is being conducted in three phases as follows. The timeframes noted may change as circumstances require.

Phase One (July 2003 – April 2004)
  • Consultation with interested groups to establish the current situation and desirable outcomes. Consultation will include Ministers of the Crown, relevant government departments and crown entities, regional authorities, territorial local authorities, transport service providers and their representatives, and individuals and groups within the disability sectors;
  • Research into international best practice;
  • Identification of the issues for the various public land transport user groups covered by the Inquiry;
  • Identification of the issues for the various public land transport providers;
  • Identification of the issues for the public land transport regulators and funders;
  • Publication of consultation report (April 2004).
  • Consultation with relevant professional bodies.
Phase Two (April – October 2004)
  • Invite submissions from all interested groups and individuals in all regions;
  • Conduct public hearings in Dunedin, Oamaru, Auckland, Welligton, Palmerston North and Hamilton;
  • Production of draft inquiry report (By December 2004).
Phase Three
  • Publication of final inquiry report (September/October 2005)

Following publication of the final report the Commission will monitor the implementation of the Inquiry recommendations.

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