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Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed roadside drug testing legislation passing its third reading today. Transporting New Zealand Policy and Advocacy Lead Billy Clemens says the final legislation has been a long time coming, after legislation from the previous government couldn’t be implemented by Police due to the lack…

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is backing the Greater Manawatū City and Regional Deal Proposal, saying the Deal’s five priority projects would support the region’s role as a vital centre for freight and distribution, and support strong economic growth. The Manawatū region is the lower North Island’s key transportation hub,…

Manufacturing expansion and GDP growth spark some long-awaited economic optimism.

Overview This sector group represents members involved in General Freight-  Everything else no one else wants to take, on any vehicle suitable, from vans to box body trucks, flat decks to curtain siders Operating locally , Regionally and Nationally. Group Priorities Driver Shortage – Immigration pathway, Driver licence Class & End Review, NZTA / MOT…

Overview This sector group represents members involved in the transport using multiple modes of transportation, particularly sea and air ports. The Ports & Intermodal Sector Group works alongside and supports other sector organisations, including the New Zealand Intermodal Safety Group and the South Island Port User Working Group. Group Priorities Improving port turn-around times and…

Polling shows strong positive public sentiment towards truck drivers, with more than seven times as many people surveyed having a positive perception of road freight drivers compared to those taking a negative view (52 per cent to 7 per cent). The survey respondents noted truck drivers’ professionalism and skill, essential service and economic contribution, and…