Former National Party leader Simon Bridges has been appointed as the new chairman of the New Zealand Transport Agency, the Government has announced.
Bridges, the party's former transport minister, will serve as the board's chairman for a three-year term, Transport Minister Simeon Brown said today in a media release.
Brown said Bridges "brings extensive experience and knowledge in transport policy and governance to the role".
"He will have a strong focus on delivery and outcomes and ensure that NZTA is working to implement the Government Policy Statement on land transport, which will provide the infrastructure New Zealanders need.
"Transport is a critical part of the Government’s plan for economic growth and productivity, and I look forward to working closely with Simon over the coming years to deliver the Government’s transport objectives."
Bridges has served as the CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber since 2022 following his retirement from Parliament.
He will take over the role from Waka Kotahi's acting chairwoman Cassandra Crowley.
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