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.

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.

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…

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…

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.

Tasman speed reductions redundant and costly

Tasman District Council’s decision to proceed with widespread speed limit reductions across the district simply don’t stack up.

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…