Truckers demand billion dollar spend to fix ‘dilapidated’ roads

Truckers are finding shock absorbers torn from trailers and steering joints failing more often and blame the worsening state of highways.…

Roads must figure in economic recovery – election manifesto

Roads are the lifeblood of the economy and as we head into a general election with the focus on Covid-19 recovery, we need a clear view of…

Covid level moves create supply chain issues

As Auckland heads into a new Level 3 in response to community transfer of Covid-19, a lot of questions remain unanswered for the business…

Nick Leggett speaks about current issues

NZ Trucking Media has partnered with the Road Transport Forum to produce this monthly industry update from RTF CEO Nick Leggett. Feedback…

Truckies want fast lanes in and out of Auckland to keep supply chains in tact

Truck drivers are calling for a fast-track lane through Auckland's border restrictions, saying they and the city's panic-buying is putting…

Mayhem at the ports bewildering

The interpretation of a Ministry of Health order (Covid-19 Public Health Response (COVID-19 Testing) Order 2020) is causing mayhem at ports…

Golden Mile truck ban will cause economic harm

Banning truck access to Wellington’s Golden Mile could seriously harm the city’s economy, Road Transport Forum (RTF) chief executive Nick…

Government accused of ignoring dangerous Napier to Taupo highway

Truckies and local leaders are at breaking point over a dangerous highway between Napier and Taupo, where eight people have been killed in…

NZ road safety could benefit from Australian research

To strengthen road safety and reduce deaths, New Zealand needs better accident data, Road Transport Forum (RTF) chief executive Nick…

‘Waiting on the world’ for infrastructure workers

Sixty-one major infrastructure projects have been pre-approved for exemptions to bring foreign workers through our tightly quarantined…

Legal cannabis could lead to higher premiums, says truckers’ group

Legalizing recreational cannabis in New Zealand could have the unintended effect of increasing motor insurance premiums, according to a…