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…
December 12, 2025
Let’s not let a few bad apples spoil the whole barrel
It's unfortunate that drivers have erroneously got into the system, but that's a small figure compared to the 400,000 correctly licensed…
December 5, 2025
Keeping up with our fast-moving world
Last week's highlights include participating in the IRTENZ conference and teaming up with the Bus & Coach Association on a roadside drug…
November 28, 2025
Fixing what needs to be fixed
Dom explains why Transporting New Zealand is backing practical reforms to the TSL system over voluntary accreditation pushes to lift…