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Universal Road User Charges needed to future-proof transport funding
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the announcement from Transport Minister Simeon Brown that legislation moving all light vehicles off fuel excise and into the Road User Charges system will be progressed next year, with the switch being implemented as soon as 2027. Interim Chief Executive Dom Kalasih says…
Road freight sector facing barriers in efforts to decarbonise
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Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand says that an industry survey commissioned by Ministry of Transport shows that road freight businesses are committed to emissions reduction, but support from government and freight customers will be essential overcoming regulatory and cost barriers. The survey reported that 89% of road freight operator respondents have already started emissions…
Transporting New Zealand supports moves to free up traffic at key times
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
National road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand fully supports the introduction of legislation to allow congestion charging, as proposed by Transport Minister Simeon Brown today. Interim CEO Dom Kalasih says congestion charging, or “time of use schemes” have proven highly useful in reducing traffic snarl-ups in many cities when used properly,…
Coalition of transport groups calls for re-think on Thorndon Quay raised pedestrian crossings plan
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has joined with Fire and Emergency New Zealand, the Automobile Association, the New Zealand Heavy Haulage Association and the Bus & Coach Association in calling for Wellington City Council to reconsider plans for five raised crossings to be incorporated at signalised crossings along a 1.7km…
Cost pressures on trucking firms continue to rise
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Cost pressures continue to bite for the road freight industry, with repairs and maintenance, depreciation and interest, insurance, and wages all rising over the March quarter, according to Transporting New Zealand’s Cost Index, released today. The Transport Cost Index, prepared for Transporting New Zealand by Grant Thornton, shows road freight costs have risen by 6.03…
Ferry grounding demonstrates importance of a resilient Cook Strait connection
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Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Interim CEO Dom Kalasih says the grounding of the Cook Strait ferry Aratere on Friday night demonstrates the urgent need for KiwiRail and the Government to replace the aging Interislander fleet, and ensure adequate maintenance of its existing vessels. “It’s fortunate that this incident didn't result in any injuries.…
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