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. 

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…