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Decisions need to be backed by data
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
A recent opinion poll asked people about whether ferries should be rail enabled, and who should run them. People should always be allowed their opinion, but how useful are these results, and is public consultation really that useful on technical matters?

NZTA looking at electric truck driving exemptions
News | Transporting New Zealand
NZTA is looking at a possible exemption for Class 1 drivers being allowed to drive over-weight e-vehicles.

More safety is the best plan for 2025
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
The only good news about last year's road toll is that it was the lowest in a long time. That doesn't mean the country can't do better and there are some key areas where we can.

A happy New Year to everyone!
News | Transporting New Zealand
Despite much of the country deciding to have a mid-summer winter break, we hope you have had some time off. And if you haven’t, good on you for keeping things moving! Transporting New Zealand is up and running on all cylinders, and we look forward to a safe, successful and a satisfying 2025. We'll be…

Celebrating being an industry that gets things done
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
Despite the challenges that affect the transport of road freight in a hard economy, our members have continued to keep NZ moving.

Some of the highs and lows of 2024
News | Transporting New Zealand
A personal view of the year by Membership Manager Odette Geyer: In my first year at Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand in 2024, I encountered a mix of exciting opportunities and challenges that gave me valuable insight into the transport industry. Highs: Infrastructure investment and growth potential: I was fortunate to see the vital…
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