September 8, 2020
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.…
August 26, 2020
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…
August 18, 2020
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…
August 14, 2020
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…
August 13, 2020
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…
August 8, 2020
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…
August 4, 2020
Submission Golden Mile Engagement Report
August 4, 2020
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…
August 4, 2020
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…
July 22, 2020
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…
July 7, 2020
‘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…
July 4, 2020
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…