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Still the storm lingers  

Friday blog | Dom Kalasih

In this blog: insights on the Middle East conflict from fuel suppliers; Luxon's challenge to NZTA; HPMV permits; and a great week of member events.

Regulatory impasse

Friday blog | Dom Kalasih

Lots of things have been on our radar this week including the Assoc. Transport Minister's decision not to mandate certain vehicle safety features, the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Act, VDAM Phase 3 and a long-awaited improvement to fuel resilience in the lower North Island.

Government opts against mandating safety technology

News | Mark Stockdale

NZTA announces that plans to mandate advanced safety features on trucks will not proceed.

Help Shape the Future of Container Handling Training

News | Transporting New Zealand

The Ports and Intermodal Sector Group are currently developing a new Good Practice Guide (GPG) for Container Handling Machines, supported by a new industry skill standard pathway. The project aims to provide operators, employers, trainers, and health and safety professionals with clear guidance on the safe operation of containerhandling equipment such as reach stackers, empty…

The sizzling final transport election debate of 2026

News | Rowan Everton

Road maintenance, public transport, EVs, RUC and the Roads of National Significance were all picked apart at a packed-out transport election debate in Wellington with National, Labour, the Greens, NZ First, ACT and TOP.

What does “good” mean?

Friday blog | Dom Kalasih

It's been a massive week with our Friday Road Freight Decarbonisation Update, a Monday session with the South Island Regional Transport Committee Chairs, a Tuesday presentation at the Police CVST conference, and a Thursday election debate featuring all major political parties.
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