Mid-term pass mark for transport but Govt must try harder
With the Coalition Government at the halfway mark of its first term, we give a few grades on how well its doing in terms of transport.
Road design, port pricing, and getting things right
It was the dance of progress this week. Well, it was a bit more of a two-step in some ways!
Port of Auckland price rises criticised by road freight industry and cargo owners
The announcement of major price hikes at the Port of Auckland has frustrated the road freight sector, who say consumers and exporters will…
Port of Auckland fee increases not justified
The Port of Auckland is putting up its Vehicle Booking System fees but there doesn't seem to be any productivity improvements there at all.
Budget 2025 is a mixed bag for road freight
One standout Budget measure is the Investment Boost – where businesses can deduct 20 per cent of the cost of new assets in the year that…
Budget 2025: One bit of good news for transport, but not a lot more
The Budget had some good news, but the Government has missed the chance to boost the Roads of National and Regional Significance.
Government can’t take its foot off the infrastructure pedal
The Friday Blog with Dom (23 May, 2025). Budget, ferries and advocacy updates.
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Our commitment to you, and our industry
If we can move freight smarter, and more efficiently, then our industry, and our members, can play a key role in the productivity of the…
Industry calls for congestion charge exemption
Goods vehicles should be exempt from congestion-style time-of-use road charges, Transporting NZ told MPs on Monday.