June 6, 2025
Manawatū-Tararua Highway opening is great news for all road users
The new 11.5km highway is a major milestone for the freight sector and regional communities.
June 4, 2025
Mid-term pass mark for transport but Govt must try harder
With the Coalition Government at the halfway mark of its first term, we give a few grades on how well its doing in terms of transport.
May 26, 2025
Budget 2025: One bit of good news for transport, but not a lot more
The Budget had some good news, but the Government has missed the chance to boost the Roads of National and Regional Significance.
May 12, 2025
Freight sector concerned about key driver issues
What would make truckies happier are purpose-designed rest stops and a good work-life balance.
May 9, 2025
It’s good to be a truckie on the Coast
The latest Census shows the West Coast has the best-paid truck drivers in the country, followed by Southland and Waikato.
May 1, 2025
Road freight association backs Time of Use Charging Bill, but flags cost concerns
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has backed congestion charging legislation, but says that amendments are…
May 1, 2025
National survey finds sector gloomy about economy
The 2025 National Road Freight Industry Survey, a major survey of 194 respondents across 128 road freight businesses paints a gloomy…
April 16, 2025
Ending ACC discount for safe truck drivers is a backwards move
Transporting New Zealand is calling on the Government to reverse its decision to end an ACC levy discount for truck drivers.
April 15, 2025
Driver licence changes will benefit road transport industry
Transporting New Zealand is welcoming proposed changes to driver licensing rules.