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…

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…

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.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

Transporting New Zealand backs the introduction of average speed cameras

Transporting New Zealand is welcoming news from NZTA that it will begin operating its first average speed camera in December, with another…