James Meager
James Meager is the National Party MP for Rangitata, who has voiced strong opposition to the planned speed limit increase in Rakaia. His support for the local community's concerns regarding road safety highlights his commitment to representing their interests in Parliament, particularly in relation to the recent debates over speed limit changes.
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James Meager, the minister responsible for aviation, released a plan.
New Civil Aviation Authority boss on prosecuting change and building a fairer system
New Zealand· 2026-01-15
Associate Minister of Transport James Meager was asked for comment on de Wattignar’s suitability for his role.
Cop turned aviation boss Chris de Wattignar quits following scathing IPCA McSkimming reportNew Zealand· 2025-11-21
James Meager is referred to as a rising star outside Cabinet.
Reshuffle needed at highest levels of Government – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-11-20
Associate Minister of Transport James Meager expressed gladness about the partnership.
Air New Zealand and Air Chathams team up with new interlining deal to offer single ticketing serviceNew Zealand· 2025-10-14
James Meager received a performance rating of 2.73/5 for his role in Youth.
Nicola Willis singles out Sir John Key in Mood of the Boardroom speechNew Zealand· 2025-09-24
James Meager is the Associate Minister of Transport whose office was approached for comment regarding the Airways situation.
Airways NZ admits ‘vendor’ in August outage does not exist, asked if CEO James Young will resignNew Zealand· 2025-09-23
Luxon also mentioned the Aviation Action Plan, which his colleague James Meager released on Tuesday.
Cyber attack hits Heathrow, Berlin, Brussels airportsNew Zealand· 2025-09-20
Associate Transport and South Island Minister James Meager called the connection a win for regional connectivity.
Hamilton-Christchurch jet flights hailed as economic boost for regionsNew Zealand· 2025-09-18
James Meager, the Associate Minister of Transport, acknowledged progress made in addressing airport queues.
Aviation summit: New Civil Aviation Authority chief Kane Patena asked how he’ll handle ‘old heads’New Zealand· 2025-09-16
James Meager commented on the Airways dividend and its context within SOEs.
Airways NZ boss reveals more about cause of August air traffic control outage, responds to anger over fee increasesNew Zealand· 2025-09-16
Meager, as associate minister of transport, has assumed responsibility for aviation.
New Civil Aviation Authority boss to address aviation industry summit after tensionsNew Zealand· 2025-09-15
James Meager is the Associate Minister of Transport responsible for aviation, emphasizing the importance of the aviation workforce.
Aviation engineering shortage: Why more young Kiwis aren’t signing upNew Zealand· 2025-08-29
Associate Transport Minister James Meager said unexpected issues in the country’s air traffic control system were 'always a concern.'
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Government will ‘get to the bottom’ of Airways outageNew Zealand· 2025-08-18
James Meager is a Minister outside of Cabinet, holding portfolios for Youth, Hunting and Fishing, and the newly-created role of Minister for the South Island.
Minister James Meager on select committees, South Island, and youth migration - The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-07-20
Upston is working with Minister James Meager on transportation issues related to tourism.
Tourism: Luxon, Upston hope extra money gets more attention from China, Australia and the USNew Zealand· 2025-06-09
James Meager is a National MP facing protests in Timaru.
Act minister, National MPs to face protests over pay equity changesNew Zealand· 2025-05-08
The South Island portfolio was created by Luxon and given to new MP James Meager earlier this year.
David Seymour proposes abolishing some portfolios and cutting minister numbersNew Zealand· 2025-05-01
Meager has been recognized for his potential and has maintained a strong presence in his roles.
Cabinet Report Card: rating the ministers in half-term review - Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-04-29
James Meager is the minister tasked with replacing the Southern Tiare.
Shane Jones woos and warns Chatham Islands with ‘surprise’ abattoir and kūmara binNew Zealand· 2025-04-17
National’s speakers, Goldsmith, James Meager and Carl Bates all did well.
With a whimper rather than a bang, Treaty Principles Bill is buried – for now: Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-04-10
Tripe sent a letter to Air NZ chief executive Greg Foran and Associate Transport Minister James Meager, who oversees aviation issues.
On The Up: Air Chathams and Air NZ mull interline deal for improved regional connectivityNew Zealand· 2025-04-08
Committee chair James Meager, a National Party minister, said Stephenson’s motion was the most appropriate solution.
Act intervention ensures public record for Treaty Principles Bill submissions after Labour criticismNew Zealand· 2025-04-03
James Meager is the Rangitata MP and Minister for Hunting and Fishing who spoke about the government's support for the farming sector.
South Island Agricultural Field Days draws thousands to KirweeNew Zealand· 2025-03-26
Associate Transport Minister James Meager said there were no plans to survey the ship at this stage.
WWII RMS Niagara shipwreck oil spill risk ignored despite $200m cleanup threatNew Zealand· 2025-03-20
James Meager, the committee chairman and a newly minted National Party minister, reflected on the hearings.
Treaty Principles Bill submissions wrap up with Tāme Iti; Act leader David Seymour, select committee chairman James Meager reflectNew Zealand· 2025-02-28
Meager is a first-term MP who has been promoted to become a minister.
Claire Trevett: Christopher Luxon doesn’t give third chances – why Andrew Bayly didn’t stand a chance of staying on as ministerNew Zealand· 2025-02-24
James Meager is the Minister for the South Island, a portfolio invented specifically for the occasion.
Paradise Lost: How short-term thinking, top-down governance and weak economic policies squandered NZ’s potentialNew Zealand· 2025-02-23
James Meager is advocating for Radio Hauraki to have a frequency in Timaru.
Media Insider: Kiwi TV producer Charlotte Purdy’s battle for UK nurse Lucy Letby; Guyon Espiner’s Q+A return; Media reform paper considers RNZ funding regime; Sky tests new satelliteNew Zealand· 2025-02-13
James Meager, the National Party MP for Rangitata, has opposed the change to the speed limit in Rakaia.
NZ Transport Agency reviews Rakaia speed limit after community backlashNew Zealand· 2025-02-13
