News & updates

Transport operators should take a bow
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
Dom's week of travel disruption put the growing uncertainty of our transport operators and truck drivers' daily grind into perspective.

SH2 Melling transport improvements
News | Transporting New Zealand
Earlier this week, Transporting New Zealand visited works at the large SH2 Melling (Lower Hutt) upgrade project.

Transporting New Zealand calls for payload increases to mitigate diesel price hikes
Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Transporting New Zealand says transport regulations should be urgently amended to allow certain trucks to carry higher payloads, as diesel prices continue to hit record highs.

Cut fuel costs now with SAFED principles
News | Transporting New Zealand
With fuel costs rising we recommend reviewing SAFED (Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving) guidance as one part of your response.

Fuel information for road freight sector (20 March 2026)
News | Transporting New Zealand
The latest information we have on fuel prices from MBIE, and advice to operators.

The summer that was(n’t)
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
Stormy weather and road closures over the 2025/26 summer cost the freight transport industries big time, and not just monetarily.
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