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…

Global insights from the HVTT

Over the last 25 years or so, I’ve been involved in the International Forum for Heavy Vehicle Transport and Technology (HVTT), presenting…

The threat to the infrastructure pipeline

Political polling released this week suggests that next year’s election could come down to the wire. What does this mean for transport and…

A smarter approach to regulation

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

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…

Road freight body welcomes steady decline in workplace injuries

Transporting New Zealand is welcoming a decline in road freight transport workplace injuries, saying it shows industry commitment to health…