17. Functions of Authority---(1) In furtherance of its principal
 objective, the Authority shall also have the following functions:
   (a) To establish safety standards relating to entry into the land
         transport system:
   (b) To monitor adherence to safety standards within the land transport
         system:
   (c) To ensure regular reviews of the land transport system to promote
         the improvement and development of its safety:
   (d) To investigate and review land transport accidents and incidents
         in its capacity as the responsible safety authority, subject to
         any limitations set out in the Transport Accident Investigation
         Commission Act 1990:
   (e) To maintain and preserve records and documents relating to
         activities within the land transport system, and in particular
         to maintain the Land Transport Register:
   (f) To provide to the Minister such information and advice as the
         Minister may from time to time require:
   (g) To promote safety in the land transport system by providing safety
         information and advice, and fostering safety information
         education programmes:
   (h) To carry out its functions in relation to the safety
         (administration) programme under the Transit New Zealand Act
         1989.

   (2) The Authority shall carry out such other land transport functions,
 and such land transport duties, as the Minister may from time to time
 prescribe by notice in the Gazette.