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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.

Transporting New Zealand hails two-lane Pekatahi Bridge replacement
Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
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
Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
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
Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the certainty provided by Minister Peter’s announcement on the Cook Strait ferry project, saying it will allow the Government to focus on the timely delivery of the supporting port infrastructure by 2029.
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