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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.
Transporting New Zealand supports amendments to RUC legislation but not tolling legislation
Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Transporting New Zealand is cautiously supporting the Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill introduced to Parliament today, which makes changes to the Road User Charges Act 2012 to modernise the system in preparation for transitioning all vehicles to universal RUC.
Transporting New Zealand calls for review of international licence conversion processes
Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Transporting New Zealand is calling on NZTA to review its international truck licence conversion processes, as the Agency announced yesterday it has revoked 440 commercial licences after an audit in July uncovered fraudulent activity.
Transporting New Zealand warns of freight cost pressures
Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that consumers and businesses can expect continued upward pressure on freight costs, as Port of Auckland emphasised its commitment to port access charge increases at an industry update today. Road freight companies and their customers currently pay Port of Auckland a fee of $130 per container at…
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