January 9, 2026
Road freight industry warns tolling existing roads will undermine public support
The Government has proposed that existing roads could be tolled and that heavy vehicles could be forced onto toll roads.
January 9, 2026
Happy New Year and welcome to 2026
2025's road toll was the lowest since 2013. Police have credited tougher and targeted enforcement for the continued decline, but that's…
December 19, 2025
Thanks, and happy holidays
The road freight industry never closes down. Without trucking, people wouldn’t be getting their food, drink and Christmas pressies - so…
December 18, 2025
Road freight sector sees reasons for optimism heading into 2026
Many trucking operators will be relieved to see the end of 2025, but there are emerging signs that conditions are beginning to improve in…
December 16, 2025
Transporting New Zealand cautiously welcoming new super-ministry announcement
The new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) must be adequately resourced to deliver the Government’s ambitious…
December 12, 2025
Fernhill Bridge strengthening a huge win for freight
Transporting New Zealand is welcoming an announcement from the Transport Minister confirming SH50’s Fernhill Bridge will be strengthened.
December 12, 2025
Let’s not let a few bad apples spoil the whole barrel
It's unfortunate that drivers have erroneously got into the system, but that's a small figure compared to the 400,000 correctly licensed…
December 11, 2025
Transporting New Zealand hails two-lane Pekatahi Bridge replacement
A new two-lane bridge will be built on SH2 in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, replacing the existing, decrepit one-lane Pekatahi Bridge.
December 5, 2025
Keeping up with our fast-moving world
Last week's highlights include participating in the IRTENZ conference and teaming up with the Bus & Coach Association on a roadside drug…
November 21, 2025
Roads, ships and trains
Various events, issues and announcements this week demonstrated the complexity and challenges that come with a multi-modal supply chain.……