Over the past few weeks Eastern Bay of Plenty highways have been a hive of activity with crews busy resurfacing State Highway 2 (SH2) in the Waioweka Gorge (and carrying ...

In a leap toward sustainability, Allied Petroleum has become the first in New Zealand to test Mobil Ethos+ Renewable Diesel R20 (R20) in a trial aimed at transforming the...

It's been another exceptional week for government activity making it's presence felt across road transport and the supply chain.

There is a huge amount going on, an...

The star of the show in the April 2025 issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver is the new generation Western Star X-Series.

We visit sunny ...

Interislander’s rail-enabled ferry, Aratere, will be retired to make way for the port re-development needed in Picton to prepare for the two brand-new ferries arriving in...

KiwiRail has confirmed that its ferry Aratere will retire no later than 30 August, after a quarter of a century’s service on Cook Strait, Interislander Executive General ...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand says a report from EY and ARUP for Auckland Transport on the $2.6 billion cost of traffic conge...

Auckland’s rail network will be completely closed for 16 days, from April 12th to April 27th, 2025, to facilitate critical upgrades and renewal projects in preparation fo...

Watercare has brought into service Auckland’s first permanent non-potable tanker filling station in Māngere, easing demand on the city’s drinking water supply.

The ...

A new 110km/h speed limit on State Highway 1 (SH1) for the Northern Gateway Toll Road, from north of Orewa to south of the Johnstone’s Hill Tunnels, has come into effect ...

Entries are now open for the 2025 Australasian Fleet Champions Awards, and organiser, road safety charity Brake, is pleased to announce fleet and driver safety solutions ...

The Ashburton District Council and Rangitata MP James Meager have voiced strong opposition to the proposed speed limit increase on State Highway 1 through Rakaia, schedul...

A final calculation of funds raised has yet to be announced, but an early count will assure the three main community groups – the Franklin Hospice, Leukemia Blood Cancer ...

Coda Group has recently announced a strategic transition in the Bay of Plenty region: the sale of its Mount Distribution Centre and Bay of Plenty (BOP) Transport Operatio...

A game-changer in how customers manage their freight with a new purpose-built customer portal.

Booth’s Logistics is proud to announce the public release of B CONNEC...

Reader’s Digest magazine names Bridgestone ‘Most Trusted Tyre Brand’ in both Australia and New Zealand yet again. Bridgestone Australia retains the title for the 12th str...

On Sunday, March 30th, 2025, the Tui Truck Stop Show & Shine will again roll into the Tui Brewery grounds in Mangatainoka, offering a dazzling celebration of trucks, ente...

HWR has officially announced the acquisition of Christchurch Ready-Mix Concrete (CRMC), marking a significant milestone for both companies. The deal, a share sale schedul...

Coda Group, a leading New Zealand-based logistics provider, announces today that our Auckland 3PL Transport, Auckland Freight Station (FAK), and Rolleston DC has been sol...

Over the last six months NRC along with 29 automotive sector organisations have engaged in robust discussions on the future of industry training following the Governments...

As work progresses on a hi-tech weigh station at Taupō, traffic will continue to be managed through works on the surrounding state highways and local roads.

Five si...

A landmark $3 billion privately funded development in Otago is set to create New Zealand’s largest inland port, boosting the export capacity of the country’s primary indu...

Cummins made history at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show with the first-ever Australian display of its fully integrated heavy-duty powertrain, showcasing the next evolution i...

The national road freight association has emphasised the importance of getting the Desert Road on State Highway 1 reopened as soon as possible, estimating that the closur...

DHL Group and heavy vehicle maker Scania have jointly developed an electric truck with a fuel-powered generator, making it possible to shift to battery-electric road tran...

The Government is proposing the first major changes to New Zealand’s driver licence system since 2011 The changes include removing the requirement for a practical driving...

Aucklanders using one of New Zealand’s busiest intersections can now see the new flyover being built above them which will help nearly halve congestion, making car and bu...

It’s been a week of economic positivity!

Following on from BusinessNZ’s news last week that New Zealand’s manufacturing sector had its highest value for expansion s...

Road freight industry group Transporting New Zealand is calling on the Government to reverse its decision to end an ACC levy discount for truck drivers, saying the move w...

The Eurocargo CNG has been crowned Sustainable Truck of the Year in the Distribution category due to its versatile and sustainable features. The Sustainable Truck of the ...

How policy can prevent the next tragedy. When a driver sent 45 Snapchat messages from behind the wheel of their truck before ploughing the 30-tonne truck and trailer unit...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA)’s plan to make the Dunedin SH1 one-way system easier to use, safer for everyone and more efficient takes its next step from today (...

A new 110km/h speed limit on the SH1/76 Christchurch Southern Motorway, came into effect on Sunday 13 April, marking a first for South Island, Transport Minister Chris Bi...

TRT (Tidd Ross Todd Limited) proudly facilitated the first official handover of the FAW JH6 550HP tractor unit. This delivery, from Intertruck Distributors to Waikato-bas...

Ford Trucks, the heavy commercial brand of Ford Otosan, and IVECO, the brand of Iveco Group N.V. that designs, manufactures and markets light, medium and heavy commercial...

Freightliner, a leading manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and a division of Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), has announced ordering is now available fo...

Health, safety and wellbeing are big concerns for the road freight industry, a major survey of the sector has found.

The 2025 National Road Freight Industry Survey ...

Regular Transport Minute readers will be familiar with me beating the drum on freight task productivity.

What's the issue? Government agencies responsible for trans...

New Zealand has a productivity problem. 

Not new news to anyone paying attention – this is a hot topic taking up a lot of column inches. 

And so it ...

Wellington drivers need to be ready for major maintenance works on Wellington’s urban motorway next week. Full night closures, north and southbound, are planned from Sund...

The Government has confirmed funding to deliver the Waikare Gorge realignment project, ensuring a resilient and safe connection between Hawke’s Bay and Wairoa District on...

The Government will boost economic growth by reforming health and safety laws to lessen the cost and burden of compliance on low-risk businesses, Workplace Relations and ...

Yesterday’s budget brought some good news for operators looking to purchase new vehicles and other business assets, operators in the East Coast and Hawke’s Bay, and users...

Welcome news for NRC members this week with the announcement from the Prime Minister that the government is planning to launch a hotline to report overuse of road cones.<...

Since KiwiRail announced the retirement of the Aratere last week, I’ve heard from many frustrated members. They’re concerned about reduced capacity across the Cook Strait...

If you are going to make money, first you have to turn up, and you have do it day after day. Many of the wise old heads in the business have a saying that’s a variation ...

Last year, Hall’s announced the opening of its new Longburn Transport site, which, combined with Hall’s Storage and Manawatu Inland Port, established a robust logistics h...

Without doubt one of the most enjoyable parts of running National Road Carriers is meeting our members. I’m privileged to meet all types of people up and down the country...

It’s nice when a plan comes together.

There’s recently been a number of announcements by the Government about roading projects that are just finished, underway or p...

In a significant development for New Zealand's logistics and transportation industry, Hilton Haulage has announced its acquisition of Austin Transport Services Limited. T...

Hyundai Motor Company introduced the new XCIENT Fuel Cell Class-8 heavy-duty truck at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California, showcasing...

New resilience work is about to get underway on State Highway 1 in Marlborough, south of Blenheim at Dashwood.

Contractors will be on-site from 4 February, with wor...

The minimum stockholding obligation for diesel importers will increase from 21 to 28 days’ cover, bolstering New Zealand’s diesel reserves and resilience to supply disrup...

About 100 of the world’s high-profile investors, business leaders, and construction companies are expected to visit New Zealand in March for a global investment summit, P...

The 2025 Brisbane Truck Show is set to showcase Isuzu's all-new model line-up, with a strong emphasis on safety, driver well-being, and state-of-the-art technology. This ...

Isuzu Trucks' top performing dealerships across New Zealand have been recognised, with the winners of the coveted Grandmasters dealership awards announced. The Isuzu Truc...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is partnering with Teletrac Navman to produce a detailed snapshot of the road transport sector....

Speed and productivity

In my opinion the challenge in balancing competing demands could not have been better demonstrated by some work done at the ...

IVECO is taking part in the Tour d’Europe 2025 - an initiative involving the entire European automotive value chain, with over 20 partners - aimed at raising awareness ab...

A multi-tasking Scania R 620 working for Northland-based Earthworx Civil Construction features on the cover and fills the Giti Tyres Big Test pages in the June 2025 issue...

I’ll be the first to admit I’m not the most tech savvy person – my wife and daughter are much better than me at that stuff!

And technology hasn’t delivered everythi...

Kenworth dialled up some new number designation numbers for its display at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show which opened yesterday.

Regarded as the largest heavy commer...

Former New Zealand Transport Agency CEO, Nicole Rosie, has today been announced as the new Chief Executive of Australia’s National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). Read More

With the North Auckland Line reopening in September, Fonterra has gradually ramped up its rail volume to sixteen rail wagons per day.

“Returning to full rail volume...

Sue Tindal has been appointed Chair of KiwiRail and the New Zealand Railways Corporation, and Jeff Kendrew has been appointed Deputy Chair of KiwiRail. Their terms will c...

Kwetta, a Napier-based tech startup revolutionising large-scale electrification, announces a major milestone in its journey to drive sustainable transport. The company ha...

Monday is the last chance for members of the road transport industry to have a say on what are the key issues affecting them.

Transporting New Zealand’s landmark lo...

Polling conducted by Talbot Mills on behalf of transport unions shows support for publicly owned rail-enabled ferries is growing, with 54% of New Zealanders now backing t...

With the flurry of public holidays disappearing rapidly  in the rear view mirror, for most businesses now comes the time to reflect on the road ahead. 

Read More

The start of the year is a chance to review goals and issues we will face over the next 12 months.

And I think it is timely to think about the insights from the pro...

In an Australian first, ANCAP has examined some of Australia’s top-selling light trucks as part of a new initiative to boost safety standards and assist business operator...

The movement of freight largely happens on public roads so there are lots of risks and impacts to manage.

That means we operate in a heavily regulated environment a...

On Tuesday, January 21st, a safety incident occurred on State Highway 30 involving a self-loading log truck that became unexpectedly detached from its trailer during tran...

Lower North Island - Recent bad weather has meant changes have had to be made to the timing of several maintenance projects in Wellington and the Hutt Valley. Road resurf...

Mack Trucks has officially set a new benchmark in highway transportation with the debut of its all-new Mack Pioneer, the company’s most aerodynamic and driver-focused hig...

Minister of Transport Chris Bishop has confirmed the Manawatū Tararua Highway will be opened to traffic from June 2025, restoring an important connection for communities ...

Marlborough’s first Inland Port has officially opened, marking a significant milestone in regional trade and transport infrastructure. The new inland port, operated by Qu...

The May 2025 issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver is now on sale with the cover and Giti Tyres Big Test putting the spotlight on the New Generation Kenworth K220.

Th...

Mercedes-Benz is set to showcase a major safety upgrade for its Actros truck at the upcoming Brisbane Truck Show, held from May 15-18 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhib...

Teletrac Navman, a leading connected mobility platform and Vontier company, has announced the debut of its Multi IQ Camera, a next generation AI-powered video telematics ...

March is a big month for the road freight industry with the largest survey in a decade being held to find out what are the key issues for transport operators and all the ...

According to Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter, a new $5.6m intersection in Rolleston is uneven and needs repair work within a month of being sealed. The "uneven"...

With the sale of Hyster New Zealand to Adaptalift Group Australia on 28 February 2025, it has been announced that General Manager Mike Rule will be staying within the Sim...

The intersection of State Highway 2 (SH2) and Wainui Road in the Eastern Bay of Plenty will be made safer and more efficient for vehicles and freight with the constructio...

Meeting with Chris Bishop

Early in the week we met with Transport Minister Chris Bishop at the transport industry forum which is a quarterly meetin...

Community consultation has concluded, results have been analysed, and decisions have been made on speed limits for 49 state highway corridors, with most locations set to ...

Late April and early May will see maintenance works underway on State Highway 2 between Masterton and Carterton.

Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Transport Alliance Man...

A stretch of State Highway 57 will be closing at night next month while work progresses on the new SH57 / Tararua Road roundabout. 

Crews will be onsite from S...

Transporting New Zealand has told Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee at Parliament that goods vehicles should be exempt from time-of-use charging. 

...

Good progress continues to be made on the Northland Expressway, with the emerging preferred corridor for the Te Hana to Port Marsden Highway and the Port Marsden Highway ...

The Government will formally open Registrations of Interest for the first stage of the Northland Expressway at this week’s NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit, Transport ...

This week James Smith, NRC GM of Policy & Advocacy and I appeared at the Transport & Infrastructure Select Committee to discuss our submission on ‘Time of Use Charging’.<...

New Zealand is in the grip of a methamphetamine crisis more severe than ever before. According to The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA), results from workplace drug testing in...

NZI is set to host the next NZI Truckie Rest Zone at Paengaroa on the 21st of May, offering a vital opportunity for heavy vehicle drivers in the region to take a well-des...

The New Zealand Government has launched a comprehensive plan to replace its aging Interislander ferry fleet by 2029, combining direct procurement with an open call for in...

The New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has announced formal speed reviews for 16 sections of state highways across the country. This comes in response to com...

Transporting New Zealand is commending NZTA on heeding industry feedback with its latest proposal to not have traffic lights installed at a key intersection on Dunedin’s ...

In a significant move to support New Zealand's transition to cleaner commercial transport, the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has introduced a temporary exemption allowing Cl...

The Ohakea Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) is set to open this week, marking a significant step forward for road safety and compliance on key freight routes in th...

In the face of global economic uncertainty and unprecedented trade volatility, I know that Transporting New Zealand needs to be delivering for our members, and the wider ...

Road Policing staff from Manawatū and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Team conducted a four-day operation last week, targeting driver behaviour and Heavy Motor Vehicle comp...

People who normally drive south of Christchurch in the evening or early hours of the morning need to plan around some night-time bridge closures, says NZ Transport Agency...

As part of the State Highway 1 Papakura to Drury project, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises the two northbound lanes on SH1 between Drury Interchange and the...

The Shell V-Power Racing Team is thrilled to announce the renewal of its strategic partnership with Penske Australia & New Zealand, further strengthening the collaboratio...

Rail Minister Winston Peters has described KiwiRail’s payment of $8 million to a management consultancy firm as unacceptable. 

“We are not criticising McKinsey...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) contractors will undertake road rebuild and subsidence repair works at two locations on State Highway 12 at Matakohe, beginning nex...

The first planned night closures of State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill for 2025 are coming up.

The route is set to be closed to traffic for five nights, 9 pm to 4 am, fr...

The road freight industry is warning the poor state of New Zealand’s roads are having a serious impact on the safety of road users. 

And there are major concer...

The announcement of major price hikes at the Port of Auckland has frustrated the road freight sector, who say consumers and exporters will be left footing the bill.

Transporting ...

Auckland Council-owned Port of Auckland has surprised the freight industry by announcing today that port access charges for road transport operators in 2026 will be incre...

A good chunk of my week has been taken up with the Port of Auckland’s intended access fee increases in 2026 including attending the Port’s stakeholder meetings laying out...

Continuing our commitment to a sustainable future, Port of Auckland is proud to announce the arrival of a pioneering addition to our heavy machinery fleet: New Zealand’s ...

The Port of Tauranga has lodged a new application under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 to expedite its ambitious Stella Passage development. This vital infrastructure ...

Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT), Zespri and Tauranga Kiwifruit Logistics (TKL) have signed a five-year partnership to grow cargo volumes through the Port. 

...

Headlines this week are full of news of foreign investors flying into Auckland with trillions of dollars of funds burning a hole in their pocket to attend the government'...

A major milestone has been achieved this week with the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board approving the business case and signing a partner agreement with Ashburton Distric...

Minister of Transport Chris Bishop has welcomed funding to proceed with groundwork and geotechnical investigations for the next section of the State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay...

A proposed change to the Certificate of Fitness (CoF) framework for motorhomes is not supported by failure rate data and raises safety issues, two leading automotive sect...

Polling shows strong positive public sentiment towards truck drivers, with more than seven times as many people surveyed having a positive perception of road freight driv...

Rail Minister Winston Peters has announced the plan for two new rail ferries to enter service in 2029, continuing the 60-year legacy of the Interislander connecting New Z...

Last week I said I’d share more about our view on fuel supply resilience given the closing down of the refinery at Marsden Point. 

Our view is there is a good ...

Temperature-controlled transport operator Refrigafreighters (RF) is set to expand its operations with the opening of a new hub in Auckland, slated for mid-2026. Located i...

Renault is revealing the names and body styles of a future range of LCVs that will redefine this market segment. The brand will offer a full range for the sector that is ...

Improving the resilience of state highways in the top of the South Island continues, with State Highway 63 at Howard Narrows near St Arnaud the next in line for improveme...

National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has backed congestion charging legislation, but says that amendments are necessary to maximise savings for cons...

New Zealand’s road freight industry is painting a gloomy picture for business, with only a minority expecting their financial situation to improve over the coming year.Read More

The government continues to make good on its promise of improving national and regional roading, with two major projects announced this week which will be well received b...

Taupo-based startup Road Ninja is set to expand its innovative driver employment platform and app into Australia by late January 2025, marking a significant milestone for...

43 equestrians and horses pay their respect to the 43 lives lost whilst riding or driving a horse on New Zealand’s roads as part of Road Safety week 2025.

Recently ...

The Government’s crackdown on drunk drivers is delivering real results with newly released 2024 statistics showing the number of alcohol-related road deaths reducing by n...

The Police are on track to have powers to screen drivers for impairing drugs after legislation to enable roadside drug testing passed its third reading today, Transport M...

Sime Motors NZ announced it has entered into an unconditional sale and purchase agreement for the sale of its Hyster New Zealand business to Adaptalift Group. The transac...

Scania has announced a stellar year for 2024, reporting record sales and earnings while making significant strides towards decarbonization. The company's Annual and Susta...

Scania has announced the acquisition of the Industrial Division of Northvolt Systems, including production capabilities, a research and development center, and a team of ...

At Bauma 2025, Scania will introduce its new all-electric and hybrid power solutions for the construction and mining sectors, complementing its existing range of fuel-eff...

Scania Australia has hit the ground running in 2025 with an innovative new approach to attract young talent into the trucking industry—a basketball-themed promotional veh...

Scania, a key brand under the Traton Group, has achieved a significant milestone with the rollout of its first prototype vehicle from the Rugao industrial production base...

With a compact footprint, up to 7 percent fuel savings and Scania’s signature engineering intelligence, the new Super 11 engine expands the Super powertrain portfolio to ...

According to a recent article by Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter, three Southland roads are at risk of reverting to gravel as the district council struggles ...

The sealing of a 12-kilometre stretch of State Highway 43 (SH43) through the Tangarakau Gorge – one of the last remaining sections of unsealed state highway in the countr...

Five weeks of night work to resurface a section of SH1 in Ashburton is due to start from Sunday, 30 March through to around 9 May. Although the work’s biggest impacts wil...

Read More

A 1-day closure of Pekatahi Bridge is scheduled to take place next Monday 19 May, between 8.30am and 4.30pm, enabling essential deck repairs to take place.  

P...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises that night-time resurfacing works planned on State Highway 6, Havelock have had to be pushed out a day until Thursday night...

The Government will prioritise delivery of upgrades to SH76 Brougham Street in Christchurch as a Road of Regional Significance, including an overbridge between Collins an...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging drivers to plan ahead for an upcoming three-day closure of SH83 between the Otematata River Bridge and Aviemore Dam Road....

Sime Motors NZ has embarked on a meaningful campaign to raise awareness and funds for mental health. Aligned with their ethos of supporting their communities, Sime Motors...

Golden Contracting, a prominent player in New Zealand’s transport and aggregate supply sector, has reached a significant milestone with the acquisition of its first 780hp...

In our fast-paced world where productivity is often prioritized over rest, sleep has become an afterthought for many. Yet, research consistently shows that quality sleep ...

A national freight downturn in a soft domestic economy, and a series of one-off events, contributed to a fall in KiwiRail’s bottom line in the half year to 31 December 20...

Night works begin next week that will see State Highway 1 Ngauranga Gorge closed to southbound traffic between Johnsonville southbound offramp and Ngauranga Interchange.<...

Southern Thunder comes to Teretonga Park in Invercargill this weekend (15/16 March) with the NAPA Auto Parts NZ Super Trucks Championship supported by Kings House Removal...

South Wairarapa District Council is looking to plug a $5.3 million hole in its three-year roading budget with a loan, reports Emily Ireland

It followed the Governme...

“The previous government was obsessed with slowing New Zealanders down by imposing illogical and untargeted speed limit reductions on state highways and local roads.

New Zealand’s largest and most ambitious road maintenance project, the Tīrau to Waiouru Accelerated Maintenance programme, reaches a major milestone this week with the re...

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Board’s endorsement of the Tauriko West Road of National Significance investment case is great news for jobs and growth in the wes...

This week is all about the budget, and the government is clearly focused on managing the books as tightly as possible. This is the only sensible course of action when New...

TDX is proud to announce the appointment of Greg Slaughter as Chief Executive Officer, effective from 20 th August 2025. 

Greg brings over 20 years of senior l...

TDX is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with Shell Lubricants, securing its position as the appointed Shell Lubricants Distributor in New Zealand for an...

Today registrations open for the National Roa...

Over the past few weeks Eastern Bay of Plenty highways have been a hive of activity with crews busy resurfacing State Highway 2 (SH2) in the Waioweka Gorge (and carrying ...

In a leap toward sustainability, Allied Petroleum has become the first in New Zealand to test Mobil Ethos+ Renewable Diesel R20 (R20) in a trial aimed at transforming the...

It's been another exceptional week for government activity making it's presence felt across road transport and the supply chain.

There is a huge amount going on, an...

The star of the show in the April 2025 issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver is the new generation Western Star X-Series.

We visit sunny ...

Interislander’s rail-enabled ferry, Aratere, will be retired to make way for the port re-development needed in Picton to prepare for the two brand-new ferries arriving in...

KiwiRail has confirmed that its ferry Aratere will retire no later than 30 August, after a quarter of a century’s service on Cook Strait, Interislander Executive General ...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand says a report from EY and ARUP for Auckland Transport on the $2.6 billion cost of traffic conge...

Auckland’s rail network will be completely closed for 16 days, from April 12th to April 27th, 2025, to facilitate critical upgrades and renewal projects in preparation fo...

Watercare has brought into service Auckland’s first permanent non-potable tanker filling station in Māngere, easing demand on the city’s drinking water supply.

The ...

A new 110km/h speed limit on State Highway 1 (SH1) for the Northern Gateway Toll Road, from north of Orewa to south of the Johnstone’s Hill Tunnels, has come into effect ...

Entries are now open for the 2025 Australasian Fleet Champions Awards, and organiser, road safety charity Brake, is pleased to announce fleet and driver safety solutions ...

The Ashburton District Council and Rangitata MP James Meager have voiced strong opposition to the proposed speed limit increase on State Highway 1 through Rakaia, schedul...

A final calculation of funds raised has yet to be announced, but an early count will assure the three main community groups – the Franklin Hospice, Leukemia Blood Cancer ...

Coda Group has recently announced a strategic transition in the Bay of Plenty region: the sale of its Mount Distribution Centre and Bay of Plenty (BOP) Transport Operatio...

A game-changer in how customers manage their freight with a new purpose-built customer portal.

Booth’s Logistics is proud to announce the public release of B CONNEC...

Reader’s Digest magazine names Bridgestone ‘Most Trusted Tyre Brand’ in both Australia and New Zealand yet again. Bridgestone Australia retains the title for the 12th str...

On Sunday, March 30th, 2025, the Tui Truck Stop Show & Shine will again roll into the Tui Brewery grounds in Mangatainoka, offering a dazzling celebration of trucks, ente...

HWR has officially announced the acquisition of Christchurch Ready-Mix Concrete (CRMC), marking a significant milestone for both companies. The deal, a share sale schedul...

Coda Group, a leading New Zealand-based logistics provider, announces today that our Auckland 3PL Transport, Auckland Freight Station (FAK), and Rolleston DC has been sol...

Over the last six months NRC along with 29 automotive sector organisations have engaged in robust discussions on the future of industry training following the Governments...

As work progresses on a hi-tech weigh station at Taupō, traffic will continue to be managed through works on the surrounding state highways and local roads.

Five si...

A landmark $3 billion privately funded development in Otago is set to create New Zealand’s largest inland port, boosting the export capacity of the country’s primary indu...

Cummins made history at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show with the first-ever Australian display of its fully integrated heavy-duty powertrain, showcasing the next evolution i...

The national road freight association has emphasised the importance of getting the Desert Road on State Highway 1 reopened as soon as possible, estimating that the closur...

DHL Group and heavy vehicle maker Scania have jointly developed an electric truck with a fuel-powered generator, making it possible to shift to battery-electric road tran...

The Government is proposing the first major changes to New Zealand’s driver licence system since 2011 The changes include removing the requirement for a practical driving...

Aucklanders using one of New Zealand’s busiest intersections can now see the new flyover being built above them which will help nearly halve congestion, making car and bu...

It’s been a week of economic positivity!

Following on from BusinessNZ’s news last week that New Zealand’s manufacturing sector had its highest value for expansion s...

Road freight industry group Transporting New Zealand is calling on the Government to reverse its decision to end an ACC levy discount for truck drivers, saying the move w...

The Eurocargo CNG has been crowned Sustainable Truck of the Year in the Distribution category due to its versatile and sustainable features. The Sustainable Truck of the ...

How policy can prevent the next tragedy. When a driver sent 45 Snapchat messages from behind the wheel of their truck before ploughing the 30-tonne truck and trailer unit...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA)’s plan to make the Dunedin SH1 one-way system easier to use, safer for everyone and more efficient takes its next step from today (...

A new 110km/h speed limit on the SH1/76 Christchurch Southern Motorway, came into effect on Sunday 13 April, marking a first for South Island, Transport Minister Chris Bi...

TRT (Tidd Ross Todd Limited) proudly facilitated the first official handover of the FAW JH6 550HP tractor unit. This delivery, from Intertruck Distributors to Waikato-bas...

Ford Trucks, the heavy commercial brand of Ford Otosan, and IVECO, the brand of Iveco Group N.V. that designs, manufactures and markets light, medium and heavy commercial...

Freightliner, a leading manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and a division of Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), has announced ordering is now available fo...

Health, safety and wellbeing are big concerns for the road freight industry, a major survey of the sector has found.

The 2025 National Road Freight Industry Survey ...

Regular Transport Minute readers will be familiar with me beating the drum on freight task productivity.

What's the issue? Government agencies responsible for trans...

New Zealand has a productivity problem. 

Not new news to anyone paying attention – this is a hot topic taking up a lot of column inches. 

And so it ...

Wellington drivers need to be ready for major maintenance works on Wellington’s urban motorway next week. Full night closures, north and southbound, are planned from Sund...

The Government has confirmed funding to deliver the Waikare Gorge realignment project, ensuring a resilient and safe connection between Hawke’s Bay and Wairoa District on...

The Government will boost economic growth by reforming health and safety laws to lessen the cost and burden of compliance on low-risk businesses, Workplace Relations and ...

Yesterday’s budget brought some good news for operators looking to purchase new vehicles and other business assets, operators in the East Coast and Hawke’s Bay, and users...

Welcome news for NRC members this week with the announcement from the Prime Minister that the government is planning to launch a hotline to report overuse of road cones.<...

Since KiwiRail announced the retirement of the Aratere last week, I’ve heard from many frustrated members. They’re concerned about reduced capacity across the Cook Strait...

If you are going to make money, first you have to turn up, and you have do it day after day. Many of the wise old heads in the business have a saying that’s a variation ...

Last year, Hall’s announced the opening of its new Longburn Transport site, which, combined with Hall’s Storage and Manawatu Inland Port, established a robust logistics h...

Without doubt one of the most enjoyable parts of running National Road Carriers is meeting our members. I’m privileged to meet all types of people up and down the country...

It’s nice when a plan comes together.

There’s recently been a number of announcements by the Government about roading projects that are just finished, underway or p...

In a significant development for New Zealand's logistics and transportation industry, Hilton Haulage has announced its acquisition of Austin Transport Services Limited. T...

Hyundai Motor Company introduced the new XCIENT Fuel Cell Class-8 heavy-duty truck at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California, showcasing...

New resilience work is about to get underway on State Highway 1 in Marlborough, south of Blenheim at Dashwood.

Contractors will be on-site from 4 February, with wor...

The minimum stockholding obligation for diesel importers will increase from 21 to 28 days’ cover, bolstering New Zealand’s diesel reserves and resilience to supply disrup...

About 100 of the world’s high-profile investors, business leaders, and construction companies are expected to visit New Zealand in March for a global investment summit, P...

The 2025 Brisbane Truck Show is set to showcase Isuzu's all-new model line-up, with a strong emphasis on safety, driver well-being, and state-of-the-art technology. This ...

Isuzu Trucks' top performing dealerships across New Zealand have been recognised, with the winners of the coveted Grandmasters dealership awards announced. The Isuzu Truc...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is partnering with Teletrac Navman to produce a detailed snapshot of the road transport sector....

Speed and productivity

In my opinion the challenge in balancing competing demands could not have been better demonstrated by some work done at the ...

IVECO is taking part in the Tour d’Europe 2025 - an initiative involving the entire European automotive value chain, with over 20 partners - aimed at raising awareness ab...

A multi-tasking Scania R 620 working for Northland-based Earthworx Civil Construction features on the cover and fills the Giti Tyres Big Test pages in the June 2025 issue...

I’ll be the first to admit I’m not the most tech savvy person – my wife and daughter are much better than me at that stuff!

And technology hasn’t delivered everythi...

Kenworth dialled up some new number designation numbers for its display at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show which opened yesterday.

Regarded as the largest heavy commer...

Former New Zealand Transport Agency CEO, Nicole Rosie, has today been announced as the new Chief Executive of Australia’s National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). Read More

With the North Auckland Line reopening in September, Fonterra has gradually ramped up its rail volume to sixteen rail wagons per day.

“Returning to full rail volume...

Sue Tindal has been appointed Chair of KiwiRail and the New Zealand Railways Corporation, and Jeff Kendrew has been appointed Deputy Chair of KiwiRail. Their terms will c...

Kwetta, a Napier-based tech startup revolutionising large-scale electrification, announces a major milestone in its journey to drive sustainable transport. The company ha...

Monday is the last chance for members of the road transport industry to have a say on what are the key issues affecting them.

Transporting New Zealand’s landmark lo...

Polling conducted by Talbot Mills on behalf of transport unions shows support for publicly owned rail-enabled ferries is growing, with 54% of New Zealanders now backing t...

With the flurry of public holidays disappearing rapidly  in the rear view mirror, for most businesses now comes the time to reflect on the road ahead. 

Read More

The start of the year is a chance to review goals and issues we will face over the next 12 months.

And I think it is timely to think about the insights from the pro...

In an Australian first, ANCAP has examined some of Australia’s top-selling light trucks as part of a new initiative to boost safety standards and assist business operator...

The movement of freight largely happens on public roads so there are lots of risks and impacts to manage.

That means we operate in a heavily regulated environment a...

On Tuesday, January 21st, a safety incident occurred on State Highway 30 involving a self-loading log truck that became unexpectedly detached from its trailer during tran...

Lower North Island - Recent bad weather has meant changes have had to be made to the timing of several maintenance projects in Wellington and the Hutt Valley. Road resurf...

Mack Trucks has officially set a new benchmark in highway transportation with the debut of its all-new Mack Pioneer, the company’s most aerodynamic and driver-focused hig...

Minister of Transport Chris Bishop has confirmed the Manawatū Tararua Highway will be opened to traffic from June 2025, restoring an important connection for communities ...

Marlborough’s first Inland Port has officially opened, marking a significant milestone in regional trade and transport infrastructure. The new inland port, operated by Qu...

The May 2025 issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver is now on sale with the cover and Giti Tyres Big Test putting the spotlight on the New Generation Kenworth K220.

Th...

Mercedes-Benz is set to showcase a major safety upgrade for its Actros truck at the upcoming Brisbane Truck Show, held from May 15-18 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhib...

Teletrac Navman, a leading connected mobility platform and Vontier company, has announced the debut of its Multi IQ Camera, a next generation AI-powered video telematics ...

March is a big month for the road freight industry with the largest survey in a decade being held to find out what are the key issues for transport operators and all the ...

According to Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter, a new $5.6m intersection in Rolleston is uneven and needs repair work within a month of being sealed. The "uneven"...

With the sale of Hyster New Zealand to Adaptalift Group Australia on 28 February 2025, it has been announced that General Manager Mike Rule will be staying within the Sim...

The intersection of State Highway 2 (SH2) and Wainui Road in the Eastern Bay of Plenty will be made safer and more efficient for vehicles and freight with the constructio...

Meeting with Chris Bishop

Early in the week we met with Transport Minister Chris Bishop at the transport industry forum which is a quarterly meetin...

Community consultation has concluded, results have been analysed, and decisions have been made on speed limits for 49 state highway corridors, with most locations set to ...

Late April and early May will see maintenance works underway on State Highway 2 between Masterton and Carterton.

Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Transport Alliance Man...

A stretch of State Highway 57 will be closing at night next month while work progresses on the new SH57 / Tararua Road roundabout. 

Crews will be onsite from S...

Transporting New Zealand has told Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee at Parliament that goods vehicles should be exempt from time-of-use charging. 

...

Good progress continues to be made on the Northland Expressway, with the emerging preferred corridor for the Te Hana to Port Marsden Highway and the Port Marsden Highway ...

The Government will formally open Registrations of Interest for the first stage of the Northland Expressway at this week’s NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit, Transport ...

This week James Smith, NRC GM of Policy & Advocacy and I appeared at the Transport & Infrastructure Select Committee to discuss our submission on ‘Time of Use Charging’.<...

New Zealand is in the grip of a methamphetamine crisis more severe than ever before. According to The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA), results from workplace drug testing in...

NZI is set to host the next NZI Truckie Rest Zone at Paengaroa on the 21st of May, offering a vital opportunity for heavy vehicle drivers in the region to take a well-des...

The New Zealand Government has launched a comprehensive plan to replace its aging Interislander ferry fleet by 2029, combining direct procurement with an open call for in...

The New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has announced formal speed reviews for 16 sections of state highways across the country. This comes in response to com...

Transporting New Zealand is commending NZTA on heeding industry feedback with its latest proposal to not have traffic lights installed at a key intersection on Dunedin’s ...

In a significant move to support New Zealand's transition to cleaner commercial transport, the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has introduced a temporary exemption allowing Cl...

The Ohakea Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) is set to open this week, marking a significant step forward for road safety and compliance on key freight routes in th...

In the face of global economic uncertainty and unprecedented trade volatility, I know that Transporting New Zealand needs to be delivering for our members, and the wider ...

Road Policing staff from Manawatū and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Team conducted a four-day operation last week, targeting driver behaviour and Heavy Motor Vehicle comp...

People who normally drive south of Christchurch in the evening or early hours of the morning need to plan around some night-time bridge closures, says NZ Transport Agency...

As part of the State Highway 1 Papakura to Drury project, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises the two northbound lanes on SH1 between Drury Interchange and the...

The Shell V-Power Racing Team is thrilled to announce the renewal of its strategic partnership with Penske Australia & New Zealand, further strengthening the collaboratio...

Rail Minister Winston Peters has described KiwiRail’s payment of $8 million to a management consultancy firm as unacceptable. 

“We are not criticising McKinsey...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) contractors will undertake road rebuild and subsidence repair works at two locations on State Highway 12 at Matakohe, beginning nex...

The first planned night closures of State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill for 2025 are coming up.

The route is set to be closed to traffic for five nights, 9 pm to 4 am, fr...

The road freight industry is warning the poor state of New Zealand’s roads are having a serious impact on the safety of road users. 

And there are major concer...

The announcement of major price hikes at the Port of Auckland has frustrated the road freight sector, who say consumers and exporters will be left footing the bill.

Transporting ...

Auckland Council-owned Port of Auckland has surprised the freight industry by announcing today that port access charges for road transport operators in 2026 will be incre...

A good chunk of my week has been taken up with the Port of Auckland’s intended access fee increases in 2026 including attending the Port’s stakeholder meetings laying out...

Continuing our commitment to a sustainable future, Port of Auckland is proud to announce the arrival of a pioneering addition to our heavy machinery fleet: New Zealand’s ...

The Port of Tauranga has lodged a new application under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 to expedite its ambitious Stella Passage development. This vital infrastructure ...

Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT), Zespri and Tauranga Kiwifruit Logistics (TKL) have signed a five-year partnership to grow cargo volumes through the Port. 

...

Headlines this week are full of news of foreign investors flying into Auckland with trillions of dollars of funds burning a hole in their pocket to attend the government'...

A major milestone has been achieved this week with the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board approving the business case and signing a partner agreement with Ashburton Distric...

Minister of Transport Chris Bishop has welcomed funding to proceed with groundwork and geotechnical investigations for the next section of the State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay...

A proposed change to the Certificate of Fitness (CoF) framework for motorhomes is not supported by failure rate data and raises safety issues, two leading automotive sect...

Polling shows strong positive public sentiment towards truck drivers, with more than seven times as many people surveyed having a positive perception of road freight driv...

Rail Minister Winston Peters has announced the plan for two new rail ferries to enter service in 2029, continuing the 60-year legacy of the Interislander connecting New Z...

Last week I said I’d share more about our view on fuel supply resilience given the closing down of the refinery at Marsden Point. 

Our view is there is a good ...

Temperature-controlled transport operator Refrigafreighters (RF) is set to expand its operations with the opening of a new hub in Auckland, slated for mid-2026. Located i...

Renault is revealing the names and body styles of a future range of LCVs that will redefine this market segment. The brand will offer a full range for the sector that is ...

Improving the resilience of state highways in the top of the South Island continues, with State Highway 63 at Howard Narrows near St Arnaud the next in line for improveme...

National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has backed congestion charging legislation, but says that amendments are necessary to maximise savings for cons...

New Zealand’s road freight industry is painting a gloomy picture for business, with only a minority expecting their financial situation to improve over the coming year.Read More

The government continues to make good on its promise of improving national and regional roading, with two major projects announced this week which will be well received b...

Taupo-based startup Road Ninja is set to expand its innovative driver employment platform and app into Australia by late January 2025, marking a significant milestone for...

43 equestrians and horses pay their respect to the 43 lives lost whilst riding or driving a horse on New Zealand’s roads as part of Road Safety week 2025.

Recently ...

The Government’s crackdown on drunk drivers is delivering real results with newly released 2024 statistics showing the number of alcohol-related road deaths reducing by n...

The Police are on track to have powers to screen drivers for impairing drugs after legislation to enable roadside drug testing passed its third reading today, Transport M...

Sime Motors NZ announced it has entered into an unconditional sale and purchase agreement for the sale of its Hyster New Zealand business to Adaptalift Group. The transac...

Scania has announced a stellar year for 2024, reporting record sales and earnings while making significant strides towards decarbonization. The company's Annual and Susta...

Scania has announced the acquisition of the Industrial Division of Northvolt Systems, including production capabilities, a research and development center, and a team of ...

At Bauma 2025, Scania will introduce its new all-electric and hybrid power solutions for the construction and mining sectors, complementing its existing range of fuel-eff...

Scania Australia has hit the ground running in 2025 with an innovative new approach to attract young talent into the trucking industry—a basketball-themed promotional veh...

Scania, a key brand under the Traton Group, has achieved a significant milestone with the rollout of its first prototype vehicle from the Rugao industrial production base...

With a compact footprint, up to 7 percent fuel savings and Scania’s signature engineering intelligence, the new Super 11 engine expands the Super powertrain portfolio to ...

According to a recent article by Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter, three Southland roads are at risk of reverting to gravel as the district council struggles ...

The sealing of a 12-kilometre stretch of State Highway 43 (SH43) through the Tangarakau Gorge – one of the last remaining sections of unsealed state highway in the countr...

Five weeks of night work to resurface a section of SH1 in Ashburton is due to start from Sunday, 30 March through to around 9 May. Although the work’s biggest impacts wil...

Read More

A 1-day closure of Pekatahi Bridge is scheduled to take place next Monday 19 May, between 8.30am and 4.30pm, enabling essential deck repairs to take place.  

P...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises that night-time resurfacing works planned on State Highway 6, Havelock have had to be pushed out a day until Thursday night...

The Government will prioritise delivery of upgrades to SH76 Brougham Street in Christchurch as a Road of Regional Significance, including an overbridge between Collins an...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging drivers to plan ahead for an upcoming three-day closure of SH83 between the Otematata River Bridge and Aviemore Dam Road....

Sime Motors NZ has embarked on a meaningful campaign to raise awareness and funds for mental health. Aligned with their ethos of supporting their communities, Sime Motors...

Golden Contracting, a prominent player in New Zealand’s transport and aggregate supply sector, has reached a significant milestone with the acquisition of its first 780hp...

In our fast-paced world where productivity is often prioritized over rest, sleep has become an afterthought for many. Yet, research consistently shows that quality sleep ...

A national freight downturn in a soft domestic economy, and a series of one-off events, contributed to a fall in KiwiRail’s bottom line in the half year to 31 December 20...

Night works begin next week that will see State Highway 1 Ngauranga Gorge closed to southbound traffic between Johnsonville southbound offramp and Ngauranga Interchange.<...

Southern Thunder comes to Teretonga Park in Invercargill this weekend (15/16 March) with the NAPA Auto Parts NZ Super Trucks Championship supported by Kings House Removal...

South Wairarapa District Council is looking to plug a $5.3 million hole in its three-year roading budget with a loan, reports Emily Ireland

It followed the Governme...

“The previous government was obsessed with slowing New Zealanders down by imposing illogical and untargeted speed limit reductions on state highways and local roads.

New Zealand’s largest and most ambitious road maintenance project, the Tīrau to Waiouru Accelerated Maintenance programme, reaches a major milestone this week with the re...

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Board’s endorsement of the Tauriko West Road of National Significance investment case is great news for jobs and growth in the wes...

This week is all about the budget, and the government is clearly focused on managing the books as tightly as possible. This is the only sensible course of action when New...

TDX is proud to announce the appointment of Greg Slaughter as Chief Executive Officer, effective from 20 th August 2025. 

Greg brings over 20 years of senior l...

TDX is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with Shell Lubricants, securing its position as the appointed Shell Lubricants Distributor in New Zealand for an...

Today registrations open for the National Roa...

Over the past few weeks Eastern Bay of Plenty highways have been a hive of activity with crews busy resurfacing State Highway 2 (SH2) in the Waioweka Gorge (and carrying ...

In a leap toward sustainability, Allied Petroleum has become the first in New Zealand to test Mobil Ethos+ Renewable Diesel R20 (R20) in a trial aimed at transforming the...

It's been another exceptional week for government activity making it's presence felt across road transport and the supply chain.

There is a huge amount going on, an...

The star of the show in the April 2025 issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver is the new generation Western Star X-Series.

We visit sunny ...

Interislander’s rail-enabled ferry, Aratere, will be retired to make way for the port re-development needed in Picton to prepare for the two brand-new ferries arriving in...

KiwiRail has confirmed that its ferry Aratere will retire no later than 30 August, after a quarter of a century’s service on Cook Strait, Interislander Executive General ...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand says a report from EY and ARUP for Auckland Transport on the $2.6 billion cost of traffic conge...

Auckland’s rail network will be completely closed for 16 days, from April 12th to April 27th, 2025, to facilitate critical upgrades and renewal projects in preparation fo...

Watercare has brought into service Auckland’s first permanent non-potable tanker filling station in Māngere, easing demand on the city’s drinking water supply.

The ...

A new 110km/h speed limit on State Highway 1 (SH1) for the Northern Gateway Toll Road, from north of Orewa to south of the Johnstone’s Hill Tunnels, has come into effect ...

Entries are now open for the 2025 Australasian Fleet Champions Awards, and organiser, road safety charity Brake, is pleased to announce fleet and driver safety solutions ...

The Ashburton District Council and Rangitata MP James Meager have voiced strong opposition to the proposed speed limit increase on State Highway 1 through Rakaia, schedul...

A final calculation of funds raised has yet to be announced, but an early count will assure the three main community groups – the Franklin Hospice, Leukemia Blood Cancer ...

Coda Group has recently announced a strategic transition in the Bay of Plenty region: the sale of its Mount Distribution Centre and Bay of Plenty (BOP) Transport Operatio...

A game-changer in how customers manage their freight with a new purpose-built customer portal.

Booth’s Logistics is proud to announce the public release of B CONNEC...

Reader’s Digest magazine names Bridgestone ‘Most Trusted Tyre Brand’ in both Australia and New Zealand yet again. Bridgestone Australia retains the title for the 12th str...

On Sunday, March 30th, 2025, the Tui Truck Stop Show & Shine will again roll into the Tui Brewery grounds in Mangatainoka, offering a dazzling celebration of trucks, ente...

HWR has officially announced the acquisition of Christchurch Ready-Mix Concrete (CRMC), marking a significant milestone for both companies. The deal, a share sale schedul...

Coda Group, a leading New Zealand-based logistics provider, announces today that our Auckland 3PL Transport, Auckland Freight Station (FAK), and Rolleston DC has been sol...

Over the last six months NRC along with 29 automotive sector organisations have engaged in robust discussions on the future of industry training following the Governments...

As work progresses on a hi-tech weigh station at Taupō, traffic will continue to be managed through works on the surrounding state highways and local roads.

Five si...

A landmark $3 billion privately funded development in Otago is set to create New Zealand’s largest inland port, boosting the export capacity of the country’s primary indu...

Cummins made history at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show with the first-ever Australian display of its fully integrated heavy-duty powertrain, showcasing the next evolution i...

The national road freight association has emphasised the importance of getting the Desert Road on State Highway 1 reopened as soon as possible, estimating that the closur...

DHL Group and heavy vehicle maker Scania have jointly developed an electric truck with a fuel-powered generator, making it possible to shift to battery-electric road tran...

The Government is proposing the first major changes to New Zealand’s driver licence system since 2011 The changes include removing the requirement for a practical driving...

Aucklanders using one of New Zealand’s busiest intersections can now see the new flyover being built above them which will help nearly halve congestion, making car and bu...

It’s been a week of economic positivity!

Following on from BusinessNZ’s news last week that New Zealand’s manufacturing sector had its highest value for expansion s...

Road freight industry group Transporting New Zealand is calling on the Government to reverse its decision to end an ACC levy discount for truck drivers, saying the move w...

The Eurocargo CNG has been crowned Sustainable Truck of the Year in the Distribution category due to its versatile and sustainable features. The Sustainable Truck of the ...

How policy can prevent the next tragedy. When a driver sent 45 Snapchat messages from behind the wheel of their truck before ploughing the 30-tonne truck and trailer unit...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA)’s plan to make the Dunedin SH1 one-way system easier to use, safer for everyone and more efficient takes its next step from today (...

A new 110km/h speed limit on the SH1/76 Christchurch Southern Motorway, came into effect on Sunday 13 April, marking a first for South Island, Transport Minister Chris Bi...

TRT (Tidd Ross Todd Limited) proudly facilitated the first official handover of the FAW JH6 550HP tractor unit. This delivery, from Intertruck Distributors to Waikato-bas...

Ford Trucks, the heavy commercial brand of Ford Otosan, and IVECO, the brand of Iveco Group N.V. that designs, manufactures and markets light, medium and heavy commercial...

Freightliner, a leading manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and a division of Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), has announced ordering is now available fo...

Health, safety and wellbeing are big concerns for the road freight industry, a major survey of the sector has found.

The 2025 National Road Freight Industry Survey ...

Regular Transport Minute readers will be familiar with me beating the drum on freight task productivity.

What's the issue? Government agencies responsible for trans...

New Zealand has a productivity problem. 

Not new news to anyone paying attention – this is a hot topic taking up a lot of column inches. 

And so it ...

Wellington drivers need to be ready for major maintenance works on Wellington’s urban motorway next week. Full night closures, north and southbound, are planned from Sund...

The Government has confirmed funding to deliver the Waikare Gorge realignment project, ensuring a resilient and safe connection between Hawke’s Bay and Wairoa District on...

The Government will boost economic growth by reforming health and safety laws to lessen the cost and burden of compliance on low-risk businesses, Workplace Relations and ...

Yesterday’s budget brought some good news for operators looking to purchase new vehicles and other business assets, operators in the East Coast and Hawke’s Bay, and users...

Welcome news for NRC members this week with the announcement from the Prime Minister that the government is planning to launch a hotline to report overuse of road cones.<...

Since KiwiRail announced the retirement of the Aratere last week, I’ve heard from many frustrated members. They’re concerned about reduced capacity across the Cook Strait...

If you are going to make money, first you have to turn up, and you have do it day after day. Many of the wise old heads in the business have a saying that’s a variation ...

Last year, Hall’s announced the opening of its new Longburn Transport site, which, combined with Hall’s Storage and Manawatu Inland Port, established a robust logistics h...

Without doubt one of the most enjoyable parts of running National Road Carriers is meeting our members. I’m privileged to meet all types of people up and down the country...

It’s nice when a plan comes together.

There’s recently been a number of announcements by the Government about roading projects that are just finished, underway or p...

In a significant development for New Zealand's logistics and transportation industry, Hilton Haulage has announced its acquisition of Austin Transport Services Limited. T...

Hyundai Motor Company introduced the new XCIENT Fuel Cell Class-8 heavy-duty truck at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California, showcasing...

New resilience work is about to get underway on State Highway 1 in Marlborough, south of Blenheim at Dashwood.

Contractors will be on-site from 4 February, with wor...

The minimum stockholding obligation for diesel importers will increase from 21 to 28 days’ cover, bolstering New Zealand’s diesel reserves and resilience to supply disrup...

About 100 of the world’s high-profile investors, business leaders, and construction companies are expected to visit New Zealand in March for a global investment summit, P...

The 2025 Brisbane Truck Show is set to showcase Isuzu's all-new model line-up, with a strong emphasis on safety, driver well-being, and state-of-the-art technology. This ...

Isuzu Trucks' top performing dealerships across New Zealand have been recognised, with the winners of the coveted Grandmasters dealership awards announced. The Isuzu Truc...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is partnering with Teletrac Navman to produce a detailed snapshot of the road transport sector....

Speed and productivity

In my opinion the challenge in balancing competing demands could not have been better demonstrated by some work done at the ...

IVECO is taking part in the Tour d’Europe 2025 - an initiative involving the entire European automotive value chain, with over 20 partners - aimed at raising awareness ab...

A multi-tasking Scania R 620 working for Northland-based Earthworx Civil Construction features on the cover and fills the Giti Tyres Big Test pages in the June 2025 issue...

I’ll be the first to admit I’m not the most tech savvy person – my wife and daughter are much better than me at that stuff!

And technology hasn’t delivered everythi...

Kenworth dialled up some new number designation numbers for its display at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show which opened yesterday.

Regarded as the largest heavy commer...

Former New Zealand Transport Agency CEO, Nicole Rosie, has today been announced as the new Chief Executive of Australia’s National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). Read More

With the North Auckland Line reopening in September, Fonterra has gradually ramped up its rail volume to sixteen rail wagons per day.

“Returning to full rail volume...

Sue Tindal has been appointed Chair of KiwiRail and the New Zealand Railways Corporation, and Jeff Kendrew has been appointed Deputy Chair of KiwiRail. Their terms will c...

Kwetta, a Napier-based tech startup revolutionising large-scale electrification, announces a major milestone in its journey to drive sustainable transport. The company ha...

Monday is the last chance for members of the road transport industry to have a say on what are the key issues affecting them.

Transporting New Zealand’s landmark lo...

Polling conducted by Talbot Mills on behalf of transport unions shows support for publicly owned rail-enabled ferries is growing, with 54% of New Zealanders now backing t...

With the flurry of public holidays disappearing rapidly  in the rear view mirror, for most businesses now comes the time to reflect on the road ahead. 

Read More

The start of the year is a chance to review goals and issues we will face over the next 12 months.

And I think it is timely to think about the insights from the pro...

In an Australian first, ANCAP has examined some of Australia’s top-selling light trucks as part of a new initiative to boost safety standards and assist business operator...

The movement of freight largely happens on public roads so there are lots of risks and impacts to manage.

That means we operate in a heavily regulated environment a...

On Tuesday, January 21st, a safety incident occurred on State Highway 30 involving a self-loading log truck that became unexpectedly detached from its trailer during tran...

Lower North Island - Recent bad weather has meant changes have had to be made to the timing of several maintenance projects in Wellington and the Hutt Valley. Road resurf...

Mack Trucks has officially set a new benchmark in highway transportation with the debut of its all-new Mack Pioneer, the company’s most aerodynamic and driver-focused hig...

Minister of Transport Chris Bishop has confirmed the Manawatū Tararua Highway will be opened to traffic from June 2025, restoring an important connection for communities ...

Marlborough’s first Inland Port has officially opened, marking a significant milestone in regional trade and transport infrastructure. The new inland port, operated by Qu...

The May 2025 issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver is now on sale with the cover and Giti Tyres Big Test putting the spotlight on the New Generation Kenworth K220.

Th...

Mercedes-Benz is set to showcase a major safety upgrade for its Actros truck at the upcoming Brisbane Truck Show, held from May 15-18 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhib...

Teletrac Navman, a leading connected mobility platform and Vontier company, has announced the debut of its Multi IQ Camera, a next generation AI-powered video telematics ...

March is a big month for the road freight industry with the largest survey in a decade being held to find out what are the key issues for transport operators and all the ...

According to Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter, a new $5.6m intersection in Rolleston is uneven and needs repair work within a month of being sealed. The "uneven"...

With the sale of Hyster New Zealand to Adaptalift Group Australia on 28 February 2025, it has been announced that General Manager Mike Rule will be staying within the Sim...

The intersection of State Highway 2 (SH2) and Wainui Road in the Eastern Bay of Plenty will be made safer and more efficient for vehicles and freight with the constructio...

Meeting with Chris Bishop

Early in the week we met with Transport Minister Chris Bishop at the transport industry forum which is a quarterly meetin...

Community consultation has concluded, results have been analysed, and decisions have been made on speed limits for 49 state highway corridors, with most locations set to ...

Late April and early May will see maintenance works underway on State Highway 2 between Masterton and Carterton.

Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Transport Alliance Man...

A stretch of State Highway 57 will be closing at night next month while work progresses on the new SH57 / Tararua Road roundabout. 

Crews will be onsite from S...

Transporting New Zealand has told Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee at Parliament that goods vehicles should be exempt from time-of-use charging. 

...

Good progress continues to be made on the Northland Expressway, with the emerging preferred corridor for the Te Hana to Port Marsden Highway and the Port Marsden Highway ...

The Government will formally open Registrations of Interest for the first stage of the Northland Expressway at this week’s NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit, Transport ...

This week James Smith, NRC GM of Policy & Advocacy and I appeared at the Transport & Infrastructure Select Committee to discuss our submission on ‘Time of Use Charging’.<...

New Zealand is in the grip of a methamphetamine crisis more severe than ever before. According to The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA), results from workplace drug testing in...

NZI is set to host the next NZI Truckie Rest Zone at Paengaroa on the 21st of May, offering a vital opportunity for heavy vehicle drivers in the region to take a well-des...

The New Zealand Government has launched a comprehensive plan to replace its aging Interislander ferry fleet by 2029, combining direct procurement with an open call for in...

The New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has announced formal speed reviews for 16 sections of state highways across the country. This comes in response to com...

Transporting New Zealand is commending NZTA on heeding industry feedback with its latest proposal to not have traffic lights installed at a key intersection on Dunedin’s ...

In a significant move to support New Zealand's transition to cleaner commercial transport, the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has introduced a temporary exemption allowing Cl...

The Ohakea Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) is set to open this week, marking a significant step forward for road safety and compliance on key freight routes in th...

In the face of global economic uncertainty and unprecedented trade volatility, I know that Transporting New Zealand needs to be delivering for our members, and the wider ...

Road Policing staff from Manawatū and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Team conducted a four-day operation last week, targeting driver behaviour and Heavy Motor Vehicle comp...

People who normally drive south of Christchurch in the evening or early hours of the morning need to plan around some night-time bridge closures, says NZ Transport Agency...

As part of the State Highway 1 Papakura to Drury project, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises the two northbound lanes on SH1 between Drury Interchange and the...

The Shell V-Power Racing Team is thrilled to announce the renewal of its strategic partnership with Penske Australia & New Zealand, further strengthening the collaboratio...

Rail Minister Winston Peters has described KiwiRail’s payment of $8 million to a management consultancy firm as unacceptable. 

“We are not criticising McKinsey...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) contractors will undertake road rebuild and subsidence repair works at two locations on State Highway 12 at Matakohe, beginning nex...