May 1, 2026
Proposed congestion charges for trucks will hit freight customers and consumers
A Ministry of Transport proposal to set congestion charges for trucks at four times the rate of cars will increase costs for businesses and…
April 28, 2026
Freight access protected during critical Tiniroto Road repairs
Improved access arrangements for urgent Tiniroto Road repairs are a positive step after initial closure plans threatened major disruption…
April 28, 2026
Freight productivity measures will support jobs and economic growth
The road freight sector and wider economy will benefit from the Government removing barriers to improve freight productivity and minimise…
April 15, 2026
Transporting New Zealand calls for urgent repairs on Tiniroto Road, Gisborne
The deteriorating condition of Tiniroto Road in Gisborne is creating serious safety risks and costs for freight operators and other road…
March 25, 2026
Transporting New Zealand calls for payload increases to mitigate diesel price hikes
Transporting New Zealand says transport regulations should be urgently amended to allow certain trucks to carry higher payloads, as diesel…
March 5, 2026
Transport groups unite in call for driver licensing support
A coalition of transport groups is calling for increased access to driver education and training to help address the growing number of New…
March 2, 2026
Road freight sector watching oil prices as Middle East conflict continues
The road freight industry will be monitoring the risk of fuel supply issues and rising oil prices closely, as conflict in the Middle East…
February 27, 2026
Ferry update answers road freight sector’s burning questions
An industry update organised by Transporting New Zealand outlined how the new ferries and landside infrastructure will be delivered in…
February 17, 2026
Long-term Infrastructure Plan welcomed by road freight sector
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the release of the Infrastructure Commission’s National Infrastructure……
February 3, 2026
Transporting New Zealand praises driver licensing changes
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is backing the Government’s changes to the driver licensing scheme, saying the changes…