March 6, 2026
The good, the bad and the ugly
Dom talks about the future of training, of technology, the Cook Strait ferries, driver licensing and fuel supply uncertainty.
February 26, 2026
Policy stagnation and strange mergers
Mark Stockdale provides a guest blog this week on his thoughts about the new mega-Ministry, and policy stagnation at NZTA.
February 20, 2026
Back to the Future (of roads): Making smarter choices
There’s been no shortage of wasteful public spending over the past few years, so we support going back to basics on infrastructure.
February 13, 2026
What’s really driving pressure on transport businesses
Across various countries there is a groundswell of increasing concern about the pressure trucking businesses are facing, and the risks to…
February 5, 2026
Progress and discussion on key policy changes
Driver licensing changes have made headlines this week, and transport associations have joined up to oppose corridor tolling.
January 30, 2026
Same but different
Dom talks about the similarities and differences between members met on a trip to Christchurch, and between New Zealand and Africa based on…
January 23, 2026
Weathering the storm: Rethinking transport resilience
The impact of bad weather on transport was covered extensively in the media this week, with large slips cutting off Waioweka Gorge being…
January 16, 2026
Promising start to new year, but won’t be plain sailing
Business confidence is on the up, with NZIER reporting the highest optimism since 2014 as lower interest rates fuel recovery.
January 9, 2026
Happy New Year and welcome to 2026
2025's road toll was the lowest since 2013. Police have credited tougher and targeted enforcement for the continued decline, but that's…
December 19, 2025
Thanks, and happy holidays
The road freight industry never closes down. Without trucking, people wouldn’t be getting their food, drink and Christmas pressies - so…