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Uncertainty on funding our roads, and future leaders
Friday blog | Dom Kalasih
Our Election Platform which we launch next week calls for a stable pipeline of transport investment to support economic growth, among a range of other important appeals. The best way of securing stable funding is to collect money via user-pays mechanisms like FED and RUC to reduce the risk of relying on loans and grants which, as we’ve…
Deferring road tax increases is kicking the can down the road
Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
The Government announced today that, if re-elected, the previously planned increase of 12 cents per litre in January 2027, followed by a further 6 cents per litre increase in January 2028 and annual 4 cent increases from 2029, will not go ahead.
Smart compliance and unfair regulation
Friday blog | Dom Kalasih
The new Mackays Crossing CVSC is an impressive facility and its use of smart tech will hopefully mean fewer compliant trucks are pulled in for inspection. In other happenings this week, we’ve brought the Ministry for Regulation’s attention to how livestock transporters are unfairly penalised for effluent spills.
Mackays Crossing CVSC opens
News | Mark Stockdale
TNZ staff visited the opening of the latest Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre at Mackays Crossing north of Wellington.
Overseas comparisons: what global trucking costs and workforce pressures can tell us
Friday blog | Dom Kalasih
Dom takes a look at overseas trucking data to compare road freight cost pressures and workforce challenges. They illustrate common issues around rising operating costs, driver shortages, and ageing workforces which demonstrate the need for stronger training pathways.
Permitting reform not delivering what was promised
Friday blog | Mark Stockdale
The removal of 50MAX permits was sold as a productivity benefit, but in reality this change is not really delivering reduced administration for operators.
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