August 8, 2020
Mayhem at the ports bewildering
The interpretation of a Ministry of Health order (Covid-19 Public Health Response (COVID-19 Testing) Order 2020) is causing mayhem at ports…
August 4, 2020
Golden Mile truck ban will cause economic harm
Banning truck access to Wellington’s Golden Mile could seriously harm the city’s economy, Road Transport Forum (RTF) chief executive Nick…
July 22, 2020
NZ road safety could benefit from Australian research
To strengthen road safety and reduce deaths, New Zealand needs better accident data, Road Transport Forum (RTF) chief executive Nick…
July 1, 2020
Tax increase hits at the worst time
As most New Zealand businesses struggle with the economic hits from Covid-19 that now look likely to last years, it is the worst time to…
June 30, 2020
Northport expansion unaffordable in a global pandemic
It is good to see more evidence showing the folly of moving freight from Ports of Auckland to Northport, in Northland, Road Transport Forum…
June 24, 2020
End of the line for Auckland’s light rail
The Government’s withdrawal of its twin track Auckland Light Rail project is to be congratulated, Road Transport Forum (RTF) chief…
May 21, 2020
TNZ asks for higher threshold in Fair Trading Act
A contract threshold of $500,000 should be included in the Fair-Trading Act Amendment Bill, Road Transport Forum (RTF) chief executive Nick…
May 12, 2020
Road building a priority for economic recovery
In an economy battered by Covid-19, the Government should prioritise infrastructure spending on roads, Road Transport Forum (RTF) chief…
May 3, 2020
Urgent clarity needed on Transmission Gully
The completion date for construction of the Transmission Gully motorway north of Wellington needs urgent clarity from the Government, Road…