March 13, 2026
The Middle East conflict and fuel impacts
March 12, 2026
Canterbury Freight Forum updates
Congestion on SH1 between the Waimakariri Bridge and Hornby, along with upcoming regulatory and safety priorities, were key topics at…
March 12, 2026
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.
March 11, 2026
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.
March 6, 2026
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.
March 6, 2026
Sign Our Petition: Support Driver Education in Schools
Sign our petition to improve driver licensing and education.
March 6, 2026
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.
March 5, 2026
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…
March 2, 2026
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…
March 2, 2026
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…
February 27, 2026
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…
February 26, 2026
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.











