News & updates

Fernhill Bridge costing region millions
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Weight restrictions on Fernhill Bridge on SH50 in Hawke’s Bay are costing the region millions of dollars, with many freight companies having to complete a 40km return detour to make deliveries.

Rail crossing upgrades must accommodate freight growth
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Replacing eight level crossings with three road bridges will take some adjustment. Transporting New Zealand urges Auckland Council to ensure the city’s booming freight task is being accounted for in its planning.

TNZ Ports & Intermodal Update – August 2025
News | Transporting New Zealand
Further VBS advocacy, stacker and lifter good practice guide development, and health and safety updates with Maritime NZ.

Rules on road transport between farms need addressing
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Transporting New Zealand says it agrees farm vehicle rules need to be reviewed - but it can’t just be a case of 'anything goes’.

Big week for industry engagement
Friday blog, News | Transporting New Zealand
It's been a big week for industry engagement, from hosting the Petroleum Industry Transport Safety Forum to meeting with Minister for ACC and Commerce, Scott Simpson, plus a three-day North Island trip meeting members.

Ferry replacements programme approaches deadlines as Aratere retires
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Transporting New Zealand says the pressure is on for the Government to meet its Cook Strait ferry replacement milestones, as the Interislander fleet drops to two vessels.
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