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National survey finds sector gloomy about economy
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
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.

Why 50MAX should be the new standard
News | Transporting New Zealand
Having more productive trucks on our network reduces emissions, boosts productivity, reduces congestion, and improves safety.

Ending ACC discount for safe truck drivers is a backwards move
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Transporting New Zealand is calling on the Government to reverse its decision to end an ACC levy discount for truck drivers.

Driver licence changes will benefit road transport industry
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Transporting New Zealand is welcoming proposed changes to driver licensing rules.

Taking Mental Health to Where It’s Needed
News | Transporting New Zealand
Wherever people are, that’s where Robbie goes, taking mental health right to the heart of New Zealand’s rural and trucking communities.

Transporting New Zealand welcomes roadside drug testing legislation passing third reading
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed roadside drug testing legislation passing its third reading today. Transporting New Zealand Policy and Advocacy Lead Billy Clemens says the final legislation has been a long time coming, after legislation from the previous government couldn’t be implemented by Police due to the lack…
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