Transport operators should take a bow
Dom's week of travel disruption put the growing uncertainty of our transport operators and truck drivers' daily grind into perspective.
SH2 Melling transport improvements
Earlier this week, Transporting New Zealand visited works at the large SH2 Melling (Lower Hutt) upgrade project.
Transporting New Zealand calls for payload increases to mitigate diesel price hikes
Transporting New Zealand says transport regulations should be urgently amended to allow certain trucks to carry higher payloads, as diesel…
Cut fuel costs now with SAFED principles
With fuel costs rising we recommend reviewing SAFED (Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving) guidance as one part of your response.
Fuel information for road freight sector (20 March 2026)
The latest information we have on fuel prices from MBIE, and advice to operators.
The summer that was(n’t)
Stormy weather and road closures over the 2025/26 summer cost the freight transport industries big time, and not just monetarily.
Energy security – was closing Marsden Point a mistake?
Would keeping NZ's only refinery open have helped protect NZ from possible fuel shortages? Mark Stockdale investigates.
Ferry Update presentations available to watch now
Learn more about the Cook Strait Ferry Replacement programme.
The Middle East conflict and fuel impacts
This week, Transporting New Zealand has been closely monitoring updates on fuel prices and fuel security.
Canterbury Freight Forum updates
Congestion on SH1 between the Waimakariri Bridge and Hornby, along with upcoming regulatory and safety priorities, were key topics at…
Inoperative truck side indicators partly blamed for fatal crash
A Police Serious Crash Unit report into the death of a cyclist has been partly blamed on inoperative main side indicators on a truck.
Fuel information for road freight sector (11 March 2026)
The latest information we have on fuel prices from MBIE, MFAT and New Zealand’s fuel importers.