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.

What will the Iran conflict mean for fuel prices and supply?

There is concern we could be in for a spike in fuel prices or even shortages following the US/Israeli air strike on Iran.

Sign Our Petition: Support Driver Education in Schools

Sign our petition to improve driver licensing and education.

The good, the bad and the ugly

Dom talks about the future of training, of technology, the Cook Strait ferries, driver licensing and fuel supply uncertainty.

Transport groups unite in call for driver licensing support

A coalition of transport groups is calling for increased access to driver education and training to help address the growing number of New…

Top of the South Freight Forum

There was plenty to talk about at the Top of The South Freight Forum held by NZTA in Blenheim last week. Membership Team Manager, John…

Road freight sector watching oil prices as Middle East conflict continues

The road freight industry will be monitoring the risk of fuel supply issues and rising oil prices closely, as conflict in the Middle East…

Ferry update answers road freight sector’s burning questions

An industry update organised by Transporting New Zealand outlined how the new ferries and landside infrastructure will be delivered in…

Policy stagnation and strange mergers

Mark Stockdale provides a guest blog this week on his thoughts about the new mega-Ministry, and policy stagnation at NZTA.