News & updates

Dom talks about the similarities and differences between members met on a trip to Christchurch, and between New Zealand and Africa based on HVTT insights.

The impact of bad weather on transport was covered extensively in the media this week, with large slips cutting off Waioweka Gorge being one example.

Business confidence is on the up, with NZIER reporting the highest optimism since 2014 as lower interest rates fuel recovery. 

2025's road toll was the lowest since 2013. Police have credited tougher and targeted enforcement for the continued decline, but that's only part of it.

The road freight industry never closes down. Without trucking, people wouldn’t be getting their food, drink and Christmas pressies - so thanks to those working while others take a break. 

It's unfortunate that drivers have erroneously got into the system, but that's a small figure compared to the 400,000 correctly licensed heavy vehicle drivers.