Three new North Island toll roads on the way

Motorists will have to pay between a $1 and $5 .40 to drive on them. The announcement, made by Minister of Transport Simeon Brown earlier today, doubles the number already operating in New Zealand. Mr Brown also announced changes to tolling systems meaning the vehicle owner - rather than the driver - will be charged. But the government caved on a proposal to toll the new Manawatu-Tararua Highway after the proposal faced backlash from the local community. Dom Kalasih from Transporting NZ spoke to Susana Lei'ataua.