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The withdrawal of the Aratere means there will be just four ferries being operated by  the Interislander and Bluebridge companies for nearly four years, until two new vessels are scheduled to go into service in December 2029.

"I’ve always been around trucks. They’ve been in the family since I was born ..."

In recent years, New Zealand's road freight industry has experienced a serious deficit of skilled drivers. The Government responded by putting in place a temporary residence pathway to attract overseas drivers.  

National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has backed congestion charging legislation, but says that amendments are necessary to maximise savings for consumers and businesses.

The 2025 National Road Freight Industry Survey, a major survey of 194 respondents across 128 road freight businesses paints a gloomy picture for business, with only a minority expecting their financial situation to improve over the coming year.

Having more productive trucks on our network reduces emissions, boosts productivity, reduces congestion, and improves safety.