August 29, 2025
Wide range of issues demonstrates transport complexity
This week, New Zealand and international media covered a variety of transport related issues, from overloaded tractors to the carbon…
August 22, 2025
Rules on road transport between farms need addressing
Transporting New Zealand says it agrees farm vehicle rules need to be reviewed - but it can’t just be a case of 'anything goes’.
August 22, 2025
Big week for industry engagement
It's been a big week for industry engagement, from hosting the Petroleum Industry Transport Safety Forum to meeting with Minister for ACC…
August 21, 2025
Ferry replacements programme approaches deadlines as Aratere retires
Transporting New Zealand says the pressure is on for the Government to meet its Cook Strait ferry replacement milestones, as the…
August 15, 2025
Tolls, hard hats and high-viz
This week, public interest in road funding has continued as NZTA announced that it may toll Canterbury's new Belfast to Pegasus Motorway…
August 11, 2025
Transporting New Zealand welcomes Rail Safety Week – calls on all drivers to lift their game
Transporting New Zealand says that road freight companies have a key role to play in avoiding accidents at level crossings, as TrackSAFE…
August 8, 2025
Roads, and paying for them
Changes to the RUC system are gradually being announced, and people aren't happy. Do people really understand the purpose of RUCs? Plus,…
August 6, 2025
Road freight association supports Government steps towards universal road user charges
Transporting New Zealand has welcomed Transport Minister Chris Bishop’s announcement about modernising the Road User Charges (RUC) system,…
August 1, 2025
Risk, red tape and results
The Govt's inconsistent approach to risk management made headlines this week, but it wasn't all bad news.
July 30, 2025
Transporting New Zealand welcomes Government crackdown on redundant traffic management and road cone spend
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming a dramatic fall in temporary traffic management spending and…