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 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.
September 23, 2025
Ō2NL highway construction a boost for freight and growth
Road freight industry group Transporting New Zealand has welcomed today’s announcement that construction has begun on the Ōtaki to north of…
September 22, 2025
Common-sense prevails on Brooklyn Road safety scheme
Transporting New Zealand welcomes Wellington City Council’s decision to scrap all eight raised pedestrian crossings, the proposed speed…
September 17, 2025
Transporting New Zealand welcomes competition law shake-up
Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the Government’s competition law shakeup, saying that reform is needed to address limited competition…