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. 

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.

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…