January 21, 2026
Transporting New Zealand warns of costs and delays after closure of SH2 Waioweka Gorge
NZTA have advised that State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge will likely remain closed for several weeks, following extensive damage…
January 9, 2026
Road freight industry warns tolling existing roads will undermine public support
The Government has proposed that existing roads could be tolled and that heavy vehicles could be forced onto toll roads.
December 18, 2025
Road freight sector sees reasons for optimism heading into 2026
Many trucking operators will be relieved to see the end of 2025, but there are emerging signs that conditions are beginning to improve in…
December 16, 2025
Transporting New Zealand cautiously welcoming new super-ministry announcement
The new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) must be adequately resourced to deliver the Government’s ambitious…
December 12, 2025
Fernhill Bridge strengthening a huge win for freight
Transporting New Zealand is welcoming an announcement from the Transport Minister confirming SH50’s Fernhill Bridge will be strengthened.
December 11, 2025
Transporting New Zealand hails two-lane Pekatahi Bridge replacement
A new two-lane bridge will be built on SH2 in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, replacing the existing, decrepit one-lane Pekatahi Bridge.
December 3, 2025
Transport operators should prepare for random roadside drug testing
Transporting NZ is recommending transport operators prepare for random roadside drug testing, which is being rolled out in December.
November 19, 2025
Transporting New Zealand says timely delivery of port infrastructure essential for Cook Strait connection
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the certainty provided by Minister Peter’s announcement on the Cook…
November 13, 2025
Transporting New Zealand supports amendments to RUC legislation but not tolling legislation
Transporting New Zealand is cautiously supporting the Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill introduced to Parliament today, which makes…
November 11, 2025
Transporting New Zealand calls for review of international licence conversion processes
Transporting New Zealand is calling on NZTA to review its international truck licence conversion processes, as the Agency announced…