February 26, 2026
Policy stagnation and strange mergers
Mark Stockdale provides a guest blog this week on his thoughts about the new mega-Ministry, and policy stagnation at NZTA.
February 13, 2026
What’s really driving pressure on transport businesses
Across various countries there is a groundswell of increasing concern about the pressure trucking businesses are facing, and the risks to…
January 30, 2026
Same but different
Dom talks about the similarities and differences between members met on a trip to Christchurch, and between New Zealand and Africa based on…
January 23, 2026
Weathering the storm: Rethinking transport resilience
The impact of bad weather on transport was covered extensively in the media this week, with large slips cutting off Waioweka Gorge being…
January 16, 2026
Promising start to new year, but won’t be plain sailing
Business confidence is on the up, with NZIER reporting the highest optimism since 2014 as lower interest rates fuel recovery.
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…