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Trucking operators support Government’s targeted actions on road safety
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s release of targeted actions to improve road safety, focussing on road policing and enforcement and safer roading infrastructure. Minister Simeon Brown today announced four key actions to improve safety outcomes: Increased alcohol breath testing and introducing roadside drug testing Reviewing penalties…

Freight companies battling on despite tougher economy
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
When the going gets rough, trucking firms get smarter.

Changes, celebrations and consultations
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
There was plenty of inspiration and education on show at our Napier conference.

New faces, top awards for freight sector
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Transporting New Zealand has some new faces on its board after its annual general meeting in Napier. And it used the event to present a number of awards to the sector’s top performers and innovators.

When we work together, we get stuff done!
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
Thanks to some grass roots action and timely advocacy, a vital bridge in Hawke’s Bay has gone to the top of the NZTA to-do list.

Transporting New Zealand opposes tolling on Manawatū Tararua Highway
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has opposed NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi’s plan to toll the 11.5km Manawatū Tararua Highway, saying the proposal doesn’t stack up and comes far too late in the project. Te Ahu a Turanga - Manawatū Tararua Highway is a new road being built over the…
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