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 12, 2026
Political crossroads: The choices that will shape New Zealand’s future
Who will be in Government after the 2026 election? And what is the probability of bipartisanship on key issues? When will the economy…
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…
January 8, 2026
Transporting New Zealand’s year in review
In 2025 we grew our membership and participation, increased media activity, and submitted on multiple central and local government…
December 19, 2025
Thanks, and happy holidays
The road freight industry never closes down. Without trucking, people wouldn’t be getting their food, drink and Christmas pressies - so…
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.
December 12, 2025
Let’s not let a few bad apples spoil the whole barrel
It's unfortunate that drivers have erroneously got into the system, but that's a small figure compared to the 400,000 correctly licensed…