What really matters to New Zealanders
On the budget, Industry Awards, Brooklyn Road, Te Ara Tupua cycleway, and the relationship between the cost of living, infrastructure &…
Transporting New Zealand welcomes infrastructure and energy-focused Budget
Additional transport and infrastructure spending announced in today’s Budget will support economic growth and jobs at a time of significant…
How to accurately price for a job
The Transporting NZ Cost Model has been updated to include third party charges like tolls and port fees.
FENZ levy changes could reduce heavy vehicle insurance costs
From 1 July 2026, changes to Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) levies are expected to significantly reduce levy costs for many heavy…
Freight sector seeks certainty on infrastructure pipeline ahead of Budget
The road freight sector will be looking for continued commitment to infrastructure investment and transport resilience in Thursday’s…
Changes to vehicle rules a missed opportunity
Changes to vehicle rules announced by the government last week should've gone further to support the uptake of zero-emissions trucks.
Mixed bag, but good to see progress
A common concern raised by our members is the uneven playing field across the industry due to the number of what I’ll describe as rogue or…
Transporting NZ calls for more urgency on fuel saving reforms
We're calling on the Government not to wait until Phase 2 and Phase 4 of the Fuel Response Plan to provide additional relief to transport…
EECA and TR Driver Training partner up with subsidised fuel saving training
TR Driver Training and EECA are jointly bringing the knowledge to drive fuel costs down by offering subsidised in-cab coaching for heavy…
Transporting New Zealand launches Road Transport Policy Templates
Transporting New Zealand has launched two road transport policy templates, as part of an ongoing series of practical transport tools for…
How freight costs shifted through 2024–25
What does TNZ's Grant Thornton Cost Index tell us about freight costs between 2024-2025?
Learnings from health and safety cases
Several recent cases demonstrate the dangers of poor communication and inadequate risk assessments in safety-critical workplaces.