Risk, red tape and results

The Govt's inconsistent approach to risk management made headlines this week, but it wasn't all bad news.

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…

Transporting New Zealand releases “How-To” HPMV Permitting Videos

In response to member feedback, Transporting New Zealand has produced a series of three “How-To” videos, presented by Membership Manager…

Tight times to continue and lots still happening on the roads

Dom covers tough economic times, a recent advocacy win, proposed speed limit reductions and one month of the Manawatū-Tararua Highway.

Supply chain partners face significant fines if they contribute to speeding, fatigue or overloading by truck drivers

Transporting New Zealand is calling on all parties across the supply chain to play their part in preventing speeding, breach of work time…

Bright minds and other wins

Good news about ACC claims, diversity in the industry and improving productivity at the Ports.

Port of Auckland fee increases not justified

The Port of Auckland is putting up its Vehicle Booking System fees but there doesn't seem to be any productivity improvements there at all.

Bright future seen for Mid-Canterbury freight hub

The multimillion dollar Fairfield Freight Hub in Ashburton is wholly owned by Transporting New Zealand member Wareing Group Ltd.

Where will the money come from?

And how is it being spent? We don't have any confidence that those in charge of ensuring the money spent on roading projects are getting it…