Weathering the storm: Rethinking transport resilience

The impact of bad weather on transport was covered extensively in the media this week, with large slips cutting off Waioweka Gorge being…

CO2 penalties for light vehicles slashed

From the start of this year, the penalties incurred by newly imported light vehicles under the CCS have been substantially cut.

Transporting New Zealand warns of costs and delays after closure of SH2 Waioweka Gorge

NZTA have advised that State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge will likely remain closed for several weeks, following extensive damage…

Promising start to new year, but won’t be plain sailing

Business confidence is on the up, with NZIER reporting the highest optimism since 2014 as lower interest rates fuel recovery. 

Transport industry supports reducing some WoF and CoF A frequencies

Late last year NZTA consulted on further changes to Warrant of Fitness (WoF) frequencies for light vehicles, along with revising the…

KAM Transport: A Sustainable Road Freight Success Story

Despite road freight emissions being "hard-to-abate," many operators are proving that progress is possible. One of our members leading the…

Political crossroads: The choices that will shape New Zealand’s future

Who will be in Government after the 2026 election? And what is the probability of bipartisanship on key issues? When will the economy…

Road freight industry warns tolling existing roads will undermine public support

The Government has proposed that existing roads could be tolled and that heavy vehicles could be forced onto toll roads.

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…