October 3, 2025
TSL reform and new Freight Plan
TSL changes and a new Freight Plan are good news for the sector, but Transporting New Zealand is pushing the Government for more ambitious…
September 26, 2025
Global insights from the HVTT
Over the last 25 years or so, I’ve been involved in the International Forum for Heavy Vehicle Transport and Technology (HVTT), presenting…
September 19, 2025
The threat to the infrastructure pipeline
Political polling released this week suggests that next year’s election could come down to the wire. What does this mean for transport and…
September 12, 2025
A smarter approach to regulation
WorkSafe’s latest ACOP demonstrates a changed approach, and it would be great to see more of this.
September 5, 2025
Business conditions could get even tougher. We can do more to help ourselves
With universal RUC, tolling and regulatory reform all on the horizon, our three industry associations can either strengthen the voice of…
August 29, 2025
Wide range of issues demonstrates transport complexity
This week, New Zealand and international media covered a variety of transport related issues, from overloaded tractors to the carbon…
August 22, 2025
Big week for industry engagement
It's been a big week for industry engagement, from hosting the Petroleum Industry Transport Safety Forum to meeting with Minister for ACC…
August 15, 2025
Tolls, hard hats and high-viz
This week, public interest in road funding has continued as NZTA announced that it may toll Canterbury's new Belfast to Pegasus Motorway…
August 8, 2025
Roads, and paying for them
Changes to the RUC system are gradually being announced, and people aren't happy. Do people really understand the purpose of RUCs? Plus,…
August 1, 2025
Risk, red tape and results
The Govt's inconsistent approach to risk management made headlines this week, but it wasn't all bad news.