A smarter approach to regulation

WorkSafe’s latest ACOP demonstrates a changed approach, and it would be great to see more of this.

Promising future for low emission freight certificates

Transporting New Zealand is welcoming progress on Low Emission Freight Certificates, a practical emissions reduction tool for trucking…

Transporting New Zealand supports plans to toll the Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass (B2P)

Transporting New Zealand is endorsing plans to toll the new 10km motorway from SH1 Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and the new Woodend Bypass…

Tasman speed reductions redundant and costly

Tasman District Council’s decision to proceed with widespread speed limit reductions across the district simply don’t stack up.

Business conditions could get even tougher. We can do more to help ourselves

With universal RUC, tolling and regulatory reform all on the horizon, our three industry associations can either strengthen the voice of…

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…

Fernhill Bridge costing region millions

Weight restrictions on Fernhill Bridge on SH50 in Hawke’s Bay are costing the region millions of dollars, with many freight companies…

Rail crossing upgrades must accommodate freight growth

Replacing eight level crossings with three road bridges will take some adjustment. Transporting New Zealand urges Auckland Council to…

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’.