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Deferring road tax increases is kicking the can down the road
Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
The Government announced today that, if re-elected, the previously planned increase of 12 cents per litre in January 2027, followed by a further 6 cents per litre increase in January 2028 and annual 4 cent increases from 2029, will not go ahead.
Transport industry award winners honoured at Parliament
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Seven exceptional contributions to Aotearoa’s road freight sector were honoured at Transporting Zealand’s industry awards ceremony in the capital on Friday night, attended by over 200.
Transporting NZ calls for more urgency on fuel saving reforms
Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
We're calling on the Government not to wait until Phase 2 and Phase 4 of the Fuel Response Plan to provide additional relief to transport operators and their customers.
Proposed congestion charges for trucks will hit freight customers and consumers
Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
A Ministry of Transport proposal to set congestion charges for trucks at four times the rate of cars will increase costs for businesses and consumers, while being out of step with comparable overseas schemes.
Transporting New Zealand calls for payload increases to mitigate diesel price hikes
Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Transporting New Zealand says transport regulations should be urgently amended to allow certain trucks to carry higher payloads, as diesel prices continue to hit record highs.
Transport groups unite in call for driver licensing support
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
A coalition of transport groups is calling for increased access to driver education and training to help address the growing number of New Zealanders without a full driver’s licence.
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