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Freight sector concerned about key driver issues
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
What would make truckies happier are purpose-designed rest stops and a good work-life balance.
It’s good to be a truckie on the Coast
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
The latest Census shows the West Coast has the best-paid truck drivers in the country, followed by Southland and Waikato.
Government’s ferry delays start to bite
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
Losing the Aratere means many people are concerned about reduced freight capacity across the Cook Strait, and rising freight costs.
National Road Freight Industry Survey 2025
News | Transporting New Zealand
Read on to discover what road freight businesses feel about the state of the sector in New Zealand. Conducted by Rangahau Aotearoa - Research New Zealand. The 2025 National Road Freight Industry Survey was made possible through the generous support of the E J Brenan Memorial Trust. Download PDF
A good decision on industry training
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds' announcement that MITO is to be an industry-owned, industry-lead organisation is good news.
Retirement of Aratere highlights need for new ferries
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
The withdrawal of the Aratere means there will be just four ferries being operated by the Interislander and Bluebridge companies for nearly four years, until two new vessels are scheduled to go into service in December 2029.
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