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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 2, Issue 8 (December 1, 1927)

Expansion of Original Functions

Expansion of Original Functions.

First, then, it may be said that the New Zealand Railway Department has interests now beyond its original functions. It is interested, actively and indirectly, in road transport, conveying both passengers and goods; and in steamer traffic also. In fact it would better be described to-day as the “Department of Transportation.” Accordingly it is not out of place in this article to refer to or consider, all transport matters.

In recognising the widespread interests of the Department, may I be permitted just a word of warning. The tendency toward nationalisation is causing-has caused-serious unrest in commercial circles. There is a growing feeling that the excursions and incursions into the business field, made by an enterprising government, are too many and varied, and are (in many cases) economically unsound and commercially unjust.