April 2, 2026
Fuel market challenges and what happens next
The Government's Fuel Response Package suggests transport operators should start implementing fuel-saving measures in the 'precautionary'…
March 27, 2026
Transport operators should take a bow
Dom's week of travel disruption put the growing uncertainty of our transport operators and truck drivers' daily grind into perspective.
March 20, 2026
The summer that was(n’t)
Stormy weather and road closures over the 2025/26 summer cost the freight transport industries big time, and not just monetarily.
March 13, 2026
The Middle East conflict and fuel impacts
This week, Transporting New Zealand has been closely monitoring updates on fuel prices and fuel security.
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…