Happy New Year and welcome to 2026

2025's road toll was the lowest since 2013. Police have credited tougher and targeted enforcement for the continued decline, but that's…

Transporting New Zealand’s year in review

In 2025 we grew our membership and participation, increased media activity, and submitted on multiple central and local government…

Thanks, and happy holidays

The road freight industry never closes down. Without trucking, people wouldn’t be getting their food, drink and Christmas pressies - so…

A seasonal variety of successes in 2025

This year TNZ members have overcome adversity, they’ve innovated, celebrated anniversaries, won awards, and more - all while continuing to…

Random roadside drug testing

View or download a flyer which explains the new random roadside drug tests

Road freight sector sees reasons for optimism heading into 2026

Many trucking operators will be relieved to see the end of 2025, but there are emerging signs that conditions are beginning to improve in…

Random drug testing coming to a roadside near you

Read our detailed article explaining how the new random roadside drug tests work

Transport in 2025 – Year in review

2025 was a tough year in transport, including challenging operating conditions for many firms. We've taken a look at some of the stats…

Auckland Member’s Meeting – NZTA and CVST Update

Transporting New Zealand Membership Team Manager John Collins and Upper North Island Advisor Keith McGuire hosted a regulatory catch-up at…

Transporting New Zealand cautiously welcoming new super-ministry announcement

The new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) must be adequately resourced to deliver the Government’s ambitious…

Fernhill Bridge strengthening a huge win for freight

Transporting New Zealand is welcoming an announcement from the Transport Minister confirming SH50’s Fernhill Bridge will be strengthened.

Let’s not let a few bad apples spoil the whole barrel

It's unfortunate that drivers have erroneously got into the system, but that's a small figure compared to the 400,000 correctly licensed…