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Transporting New Zealand praises driver licensing changes
Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is backing the Government’s changes to the driver licensing scheme, saying the changes will help get more New Zealanders travelling safely on the road.

Transporting New Zealand warns of costs and delays after closure of SH2 Waioweka Gorge
Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
NZTA have advised that State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge will likely remain closed for several weeks, following extensive damage from severe rainfall and multiple large slips.

Road freight industry warns tolling existing roads will undermine public support
Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
The Government has proposed that existing roads could be tolled and that heavy vehicles could be forced onto toll roads.

Road freight sector sees reasons for optimism heading into 2026
Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Many trucking operators will be relieved to see the end of 2025, but there are emerging signs that conditions are beginning to improve in 2026.

Transporting New Zealand cautiously welcoming new super-ministry announcement
Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
The new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) must be adequately resourced to deliver the Government’s ambitious transport and infrastructure reform agenda.

Fernhill Bridge strengthening a huge win for freight
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Transporting New Zealand is welcoming an announcement from the Transport Minister confirming SH50’s Fernhill Bridge will be strengthened.
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