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Truck drivers are being advised to refuel their vehicles outside of Auckland due to the recently introduced regional fuel tax. The 11.5 cent a litre tax started yesterday. The tax was implemented as a joint scheme between the Labour-led government and Auckland City Council to fund transportation projects in the region...
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Since 2024 NRC along with other transport industry associations have been working to get some rule changes made for commercial and heavy transport. It’s been thirty years...
This week, Transporting New Zealand has been closely monitoring updates on fuel prices and fuel security, including attending a special meeting of the Freight Advisory Co...
It will be subject to a week of night closures from Monday 16 March to Thursday 19 March, between 9pm and 5am. As with work undertaken for the Terrace Tunnel in Feb...
With decades of experience designing and building transport solutions for New Zealand conditions, The Patchell Group continues to focus on what it does best — producing r...
Those of us trying to enjoy a holiday in the upper North Island mid-Jan could be forgiven for thinking that we were experiencing Cyclone Gabrielle-level rainfall again. &...
As schools return for term one, New Zealand roads are about to re-enter their most dangerous daily window - and it’s not late at night or on long-haul routes. New f...
As I cast my mind back to late November, it was full of optimism that summer was just around the corner, and so hopefully was the opportunity to enjoy those long, warm nights that came...
The result of next year’s election is anyone’s guess. This week’s Read More
Churton Park residents wanting to use State Highway 1 at night will have to take a different route to the highway next month. Three-weeks of night closures for the ...
Business New Zealand insight While it might not be what we want to hear, I don’t think it will be a surprise to our members that Business NZ r...
Proposed tolling for Canterbury’s new Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass (B2P) strikes a balance between helping pay for much-needed infrastructure and minimi...
Interest in road funding continues It has been a big fortnight for transport funding announcements. A week on from Minister Bishop’s update about t...
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) contractors are hard at work at several state highway sites across the top of the South Island, as the massive clean-up and repair ...
November was another challenging month for the New Zealand new truck and trailer market. A total of 279 new truck registrations for the month sees the market well b...
Battery electric heavy commercial vehicle
registrations are up significantly this year with 169 units being registered in the first nine months of 2024. It’s a notable in...
The Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament, marking a major step forward in tackling congestion and im...
A busy season of road resurfacing and drainage improvements for one of Wellington’s most critical transport links is set to kick off. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotah...
In a high-stakes legal battle, the advocacy group Movement has taken action in the High Court in Wellington to halt the rollout of speed limit increases across New Zealan...
This week an article citing the most recent Centrix Credit Indicator report was published, which revealed liquidations in the transport sector were up 52% over the previo...
Gareth Kiernan, Chief Forecaster, Infometrics - Falling interest rates and limited growth in labour costs continued to keep overall transport costs in check in the Septem...
National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is backing the Greater Manawatū City and Regional Deal Proposal, saying the Deal’s five priorit...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says transport regulations should be urgently amended to allow certain trucks to carry higher payloads, as diesel prices...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is calling for Gisborne District Council to urgently repair Tiniroto Road between Gisborne and Wairoa, warning its deter...
Transporting New Zealand is backing Road Safety Week (4-10 May), coordinated by the road safety charity Brake with sponsorship from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and Be...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is backing the Government’s changes to the driver licensing scheme, saying the changes will help get more New Zealanders...
Over the last 15 years or so, High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMVs) have become more visible on New Zealand roads. They are heavier, longer, and - surprisingly for som...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the certainty provided by Minister Peter’s announcement on the Cook Strait ferry project, saying i...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand is endorsing plans to toll the new 10km motorway from SH1 Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and the new Woodend Bypas...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that the closure of SH2 Waioweka Gorge will result in significant delays and additional costs for freight customers...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that consumers and businesses can expect continued upward pressure on freight costs, as Port of Auckland e...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the Government’s Read More
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming a dramatic fall in temporary traffic management spending and excessive road cone use. This i...
National road freight organisation Transporting New Zealand says this Saturday’s official opening of the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway is great news for the ...
National Road Freight Association Transporting New Zealand says that road freight companies have a key role to play in avoiding accidents at level crossings, as TrackSAFE Foundation’s ...
Road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the announcement from the government confirming which drugs will be tested under the new ro...
With fuel prices skyrocketing due to global instability, this is a tough time for transport operators. Unfortunately, road freight has been a slim-margin game for some ti...
As I write this Taranaki’s main northbound route, State Highway 3, remains closed, with major slip damage closing the Awakino Gorge between Mokau and Piopio. Digging thro...
Transport operators must pass on the substantial fuel price increases resulting from the Iran conflict says National Road Carriers Association. “Today we have...
Road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is recommending transport operators prepare for random roadside drug testing, which is gradually being r...
I’ve been a bit unlucky recently with my travel around the country. I had two weeks of leave in the South Island and was due to return to Wellington last Sunday, bu...
TR Group Expands Hydrogen Truck Range, Accelerating Clean Transport Solutions Today, TR Group launches its hydrogen 50-tonne prime mover with a customer event at Hampton ...
This week I had the pleasure of attending the TR Group launch of its suite of hydrogen trucks including their 50max capable prime mover at Hampton Downs Racetrack. This h...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has shared dashcam footage from members showing some hair-raising near-misses, and says that impatient driving ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 1.1% in January but is up a solid 3.6% year-on-year. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.4% in the month, but this was off the back o...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 0.2% in November and is 3.3% higher than a year ago. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) eased 0.1% in the month, and is up 0.9% y/y.&...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 0.6% in April and is unchanged versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.7%, and is up 1.7% y/y. Li...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.4% in July and is 0.9% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) lifted 1.8% in the month, and is up 2.8% y...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.2% in October and is 3.2% higher than a year ago, with annual growth increasing rapidly. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 2.5% in February to be up 4.5% year-on-year, its strongest annual growth in three years. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.4% in t...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.5% in September and is 2.6% higher than a year ago – the strongest annual growth since March 2024. The more volatile Heavy Traffic In...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 2.4% in March to be up 3.6% y/y. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 0.4% in the month, and is up 2.3% y/y. Light traffic (motorbi...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) continues to bounce around a fairly flat trend, up 0.1% in March and down 0.4% y/y. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.1%, t...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 0.5% in May and is up 0.3% versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 3.0%, and is up 1.7% year on year. ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 1.3% in June and is 0.9% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) also fell 1.3% in the month, but is up 3.0...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.0% in August and is 1.5% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 1.3% in the month, but is still up ...
This week we completed our submission to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee on the Regulatory Systems (Transport) Amendment Bill. The Bill covers a number o...
The Tyrewise scheme continues to forge ahead, with over 19,000 tyre collections booked by 6,500 app users, resulting in over 1.12 million tyres collected for processing a...
The Tyrewise Grant Fund will invest in innovative projects that lead to higher volumes of New Zealand generated end-of-life tyres being processed into tyre-derived produc...
UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is launching UD Trust in New Zealand, a fixed price service plan programme consisting of scheduled service, maintenance and rep...
UD Truck Distributors NZ Ltd (UD Trucks) announces that a new Condor range of medium duty trucks will be available in New Zealand from early 2026, with the order book ope...
UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is expanding its nationwide service network with the appointment of eight Truckstops service agents across the upper and centra...
UD Trucks New Zealand has unveiled the new Condor to customers, industry, and guests, at a launch event at its Auckland head office in Wiri. Zane Erwee, Gener...
Drivers can expect delays during road rehabilitation work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Onewa Road and Esmonde Road. The rehabilitation has been scheduled for ap...
In a continued effort to enhance road safety for drivers of high-sided vehicles, a series of Rollover Prevention workshops is scheduled across the South Island. These han...
State Highway 16 (SH16) will close in both directions between Trigg Road and Foster Road from 7pm Saturday 8 November to 5am Monday 10 November 2025 to replace a large st...
Work to reduce the risk of future slips on State Highway 60 over Tākaka Hill will see two short night-time road closures at Goodall’s Straight in the coming weeks. ...
People using the State Highway 1 and State Highway 5 roundabout at Taupō will have noticed the Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre being built is well advanced. The ad...
In October 2024, Channel Infrastructure NZ Limited (Channel or Channel Infrastructure} announced it had entered into a conditional project development agreement with Sead...
A long-awaited upgrade to a key State Highway 1 intersection is now underway after government support for the project. Contractors on behalf of the New Zealand Tran...
Train commuters and businesses moving goods around the country will see more reliable rail services, thanks to the Government’s investment of $604.6 million for rail upgr...
Tasman District Mayor Tim King is welcoming the level of financial support from central government and its agencies to help pay the bill for roading repairs following the...
Drivers travelling on sections of State Highway 1 on Vivian Street and Kent Terrace can expect smoother journeys ahead, with resurfacing works planned next week. Th...
A national collective of driver education and road safety advocates is calling on the Government to commit to establishing a National Driver Equity Fund. The fund would b...
Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive Alan Pollard said moves to right-size New Zealand’s health and safety system were well-intentioned following a ‘quality’ con...
To help keep young New Zealanders safe, variable speed limits are coming into force outside schools on state highways in Northland and north Auckland, targeting the times...
The Maritime Union of New Zealand today welcomed the decision by Associate Transport Minister James Meager to decline NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers’ (NACC) application to op...
Volvo Trucks keeps pushing the boundaries for electric truck transport. With the launch of its new electric trucks with improved performance, flexibility and ranges up to...
Ahead of Australian Made Week, Volvo Group Australia (Volvo) today marks a pivotal moment for Australian manufacturing, announcing it will build the first-ever Australian...
A new range of horsepower ratings for Volvo’s popular Euro 6, 13-litre engine platform has been announced for the brand’s versatile FM and FMX range. With power options n...
Volvo’s gas-powered trucks are growing in volume as more markets are embracing alternative fuels that enable significant reduction of CO2 emissions. 2025 was Volvo’s best...
This season, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is investing in a significant road rebuild programme across the Waikato, alongside many resealing and resurfacing site...
The Government has laid out next steps in New Zealand’s road toward building another crossing for Waitematā Harbour. “The existing Auckland Harbour Bridge is one of...
Unseasonal weather is further evidence we need to think differently The impact of bad weather on transport was covered extensively in the me...
This week NZTA fired a major warning shot in the battle against fraudulent driver licences. The land transport regulator has moved to cancel 440 commercial driver licence...
As we approach Christmas, the usual ramp up in supply chain activity is well underway. Truck movements are up, ports are busy, the ferries are full…the seasonal bump is u...
I was one of three New Zealanders at the Heavy Vehicle Transport and Technology HVTT18 symposium at Laval University, Quebec, Canada last week. It was a grim time f...
Port Marlborough has opened its new Westshore Warehouse, marking a major milestone in the development of a new Blue Economy precinct in Picton by Port Marlborough. The pu...
An awareness video that includes information about the lights on load pilots with oversize loads has been released by the NZ Heavy Haulage Association. Mark McNeilly, Chairman of ...
I haven’t done any substantive analysis, but after reading a number of very recent stories from overseas, particularly from the US and Australia, it appears there is a gr...
A few weeks ago, in Heads Up, we ran a story about the closure of the Kinleith Mill and the staff that were available for redeployment. There is no disputing...
After a well-earned rest over the Christmas Holidays the NRC team is hitting the ground running with a Select Committee appearance next week to represent our concerns on ...
Heavy vehicle wheel alignments must be one of the most overlooked maintenance services that the transport industry faces today. With the increasing deterioration of New Z...
Heavy vehicle safety compliance is more than a box-ticking exercise—it’s the backbone of a responsible and resilient transport sector. This week, I had the pleasure of at...
Last week 1News reported an agricultural contractor bemoaning he was facing about $12,000 in fines for being overloaded. That story included some comments by Transport Minister Chris B...
The unseasonal stormy weather has closed parts of three State Highways in the upper half of the North Island due to flooding and slips, resulting in lengthy diversions in...
Maintenance on the wire rope barrier on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri is coming up soon, which will mean one-way closures and lane restriction...
WM New Zealand has marked a major milestone in sustainable waste collection with the debut of its first Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric rear loader, a next‑generation vehi...
The government has announced changes to light vehicle inspections, including a reduction in test frequency for a range of light vehicles according to their age, bringing ...
The Government is accelerating progress on its bold work programme to modernise New Zealand’s land transport rules, with public consultation beginning today on three sign...
Major roading improvements for Rolleston will drive jobs and economic growth in this growing part of Canterbury, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “The State Hi...
Heavy rain has de-stabilised the large slips, meaning it is now unsafe for our contractors to continue clearing work through SH2 Waioweka Gorge. With weather ...
As part of a broader suite of health and safety reforms, the Government has agreed to a range of changes that will significantly refocus WorkSafe from an enforcement agen...
Physical works on the Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project are now underway, with demolition of the old Vehicle Access Bridge commencing this week in Picton. The start of ...
As New Zealand's economy continues its upward recovery, employers once again face the challenges of skill shortages and the pressing need to access reliable talent from o...
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Since 2024 NRC along with other transport industry associations have been working to get some rule changes made for commercial and heavy transport. It’s been thirty years...
This week, Transporting New Zealand has been closely monitoring updates on fuel prices and fuel security, including attending a special meeting of the Freight Advisory Co...
It will be subject to a week of night closures from Monday 16 March to Thursday 19 March, between 9pm and 5am. As with work undertaken for the Terrace Tunnel in Feb...
With decades of experience designing and building transport solutions for New Zealand conditions, The Patchell Group continues to focus on what it does best — producing r...
Those of us trying to enjoy a holiday in the upper North Island mid-Jan could be forgiven for thinking that we were experiencing Cyclone Gabrielle-level rainfall again. &...
As schools return for term one, New Zealand roads are about to re-enter their most dangerous daily window - and it’s not late at night or on long-haul routes. New f...
As I cast my mind back to late November, it was full of optimism that summer was just around the corner, and so hopefully was the opportunity to enjoy those long, warm nights that came...
The result of next year’s election is anyone’s guess. This week’s Read More
Churton Park residents wanting to use State Highway 1 at night will have to take a different route to the highway next month. Three-weeks of night closures for the ...
Business New Zealand insight While it might not be what we want to hear, I don’t think it will be a surprise to our members that Business NZ r...
Proposed tolling for Canterbury’s new Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass (B2P) strikes a balance between helping pay for much-needed infrastructure and minimi...
Interest in road funding continues It has been a big fortnight for transport funding announcements. A week on from Minister Bishop’s update about t...
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) contractors are hard at work at several state highway sites across the top of the South Island, as the massive clean-up and repair ...
November was another challenging month for the New Zealand new truck and trailer market. A total of 279 new truck registrations for the month sees the market well b...
Battery electric heavy commercial vehicle
registrations are up significantly this year with 169 units being registered in the first nine months of 2024. It’s a notable in...
The Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament, marking a major step forward in tackling congestion and im...
A busy season of road resurfacing and drainage improvements for one of Wellington’s most critical transport links is set to kick off. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotah...
In a high-stakes legal battle, the advocacy group Movement has taken action in the High Court in Wellington to halt the rollout of speed limit increases across New Zealan...
This week an article citing the most recent Centrix Credit Indicator report was published, which revealed liquidations in the transport sector were up 52% over the previo...
Gareth Kiernan, Chief Forecaster, Infometrics - Falling interest rates and limited growth in labour costs continued to keep overall transport costs in check in the Septem...
National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is backing the Greater Manawatū City and Regional Deal Proposal, saying the Deal’s five priorit...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says transport regulations should be urgently amended to allow certain trucks to carry higher payloads, as diesel prices...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is calling for Gisborne District Council to urgently repair Tiniroto Road between Gisborne and Wairoa, warning its deter...
Transporting New Zealand is backing Road Safety Week (4-10 May), coordinated by the road safety charity Brake with sponsorship from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and Be...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is backing the Government’s changes to the driver licensing scheme, saying the changes will help get more New Zealanders...
Over the last 15 years or so, High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMVs) have become more visible on New Zealand roads. They are heavier, longer, and - surprisingly for som...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the certainty provided by Minister Peter’s announcement on the Cook Strait ferry project, saying i...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand is endorsing plans to toll the new 10km motorway from SH1 Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and the new Woodend Bypas...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that the closure of SH2 Waioweka Gorge will result in significant delays and additional costs for freight customers...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that consumers and businesses can expect continued upward pressure on freight costs, as Port of Auckland e...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the Government’s Read More
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming a dramatic fall in temporary traffic management spending and excessive road cone use. This i...
National road freight organisation Transporting New Zealand says this Saturday’s official opening of the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway is great news for the ...
National Road Freight Association Transporting New Zealand says that road freight companies have a key role to play in avoiding accidents at level crossings, as TrackSAFE Foundation’s ...
Road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the announcement from the government confirming which drugs will be tested under the new ro...
With fuel prices skyrocketing due to global instability, this is a tough time for transport operators. Unfortunately, road freight has been a slim-margin game for some ti...
As I write this Taranaki’s main northbound route, State Highway 3, remains closed, with major slip damage closing the Awakino Gorge between Mokau and Piopio. Digging thro...
Transport operators must pass on the substantial fuel price increases resulting from the Iran conflict says National Road Carriers Association. “Today we have...
Road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is recommending transport operators prepare for random roadside drug testing, which is gradually being r...
I’ve been a bit unlucky recently with my travel around the country. I had two weeks of leave in the South Island and was due to return to Wellington last Sunday, bu...
TR Group Expands Hydrogen Truck Range, Accelerating Clean Transport Solutions Today, TR Group launches its hydrogen 50-tonne prime mover with a customer event at Hampton ...
This week I had the pleasure of attending the TR Group launch of its suite of hydrogen trucks including their 50max capable prime mover at Hampton Downs Racetrack. This h...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has shared dashcam footage from members showing some hair-raising near-misses, and says that impatient driving ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 1.1% in January but is up a solid 3.6% year-on-year. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.4% in the month, but this was off the back o...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 0.2% in November and is 3.3% higher than a year ago. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) eased 0.1% in the month, and is up 0.9% y/y.&...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 0.6% in April and is unchanged versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.7%, and is up 1.7% y/y. Li...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.4% in July and is 0.9% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) lifted 1.8% in the month, and is up 2.8% y...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.2% in October and is 3.2% higher than a year ago, with annual growth increasing rapidly. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 2.5% in February to be up 4.5% year-on-year, its strongest annual growth in three years. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.4% in t...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.5% in September and is 2.6% higher than a year ago – the strongest annual growth since March 2024. The more volatile Heavy Traffic In...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 2.4% in March to be up 3.6% y/y. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 0.4% in the month, and is up 2.3% y/y. Light traffic (motorbi...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) continues to bounce around a fairly flat trend, up 0.1% in March and down 0.4% y/y. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.1%, t...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 0.5% in May and is up 0.3% versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 3.0%, and is up 1.7% year on year. ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 1.3% in June and is 0.9% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) also fell 1.3% in the month, but is up 3.0...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.0% in August and is 1.5% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 1.3% in the month, but is still up ...
This week we completed our submission to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee on the Regulatory Systems (Transport) Amendment Bill. The Bill covers a number o...
The Tyrewise scheme continues to forge ahead, with over 19,000 tyre collections booked by 6,500 app users, resulting in over 1.12 million tyres collected for processing a...
The Tyrewise Grant Fund will invest in innovative projects that lead to higher volumes of New Zealand generated end-of-life tyres being processed into tyre-derived produc...
UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is launching UD Trust in New Zealand, a fixed price service plan programme consisting of scheduled service, maintenance and rep...
UD Truck Distributors NZ Ltd (UD Trucks) announces that a new Condor range of medium duty trucks will be available in New Zealand from early 2026, with the order book ope...
UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is expanding its nationwide service network with the appointment of eight Truckstops service agents across the upper and centra...
UD Trucks New Zealand has unveiled the new Condor to customers, industry, and guests, at a launch event at its Auckland head office in Wiri. Zane Erwee, Gener...
Drivers can expect delays during road rehabilitation work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Onewa Road and Esmonde Road. The rehabilitation has been scheduled for ap...
In a continued effort to enhance road safety for drivers of high-sided vehicles, a series of Rollover Prevention workshops is scheduled across the South Island. These han...
State Highway 16 (SH16) will close in both directions between Trigg Road and Foster Road from 7pm Saturday 8 November to 5am Monday 10 November 2025 to replace a large st...
Work to reduce the risk of future slips on State Highway 60 over Tākaka Hill will see two short night-time road closures at Goodall’s Straight in the coming weeks. ...
People using the State Highway 1 and State Highway 5 roundabout at Taupō will have noticed the Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre being built is well advanced. The ad...
In October 2024, Channel Infrastructure NZ Limited (Channel or Channel Infrastructure} announced it had entered into a conditional project development agreement with Sead...
A long-awaited upgrade to a key State Highway 1 intersection is now underway after government support for the project. Contractors on behalf of the New Zealand Tran...
Train commuters and businesses moving goods around the country will see more reliable rail services, thanks to the Government’s investment of $604.6 million for rail upgr...
Tasman District Mayor Tim King is welcoming the level of financial support from central government and its agencies to help pay the bill for roading repairs following the...
Drivers travelling on sections of State Highway 1 on Vivian Street and Kent Terrace can expect smoother journeys ahead, with resurfacing works planned next week. Th...
A national collective of driver education and road safety advocates is calling on the Government to commit to establishing a National Driver Equity Fund. The fund would b...
Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive Alan Pollard said moves to right-size New Zealand’s health and safety system were well-intentioned following a ‘quality’ con...
To help keep young New Zealanders safe, variable speed limits are coming into force outside schools on state highways in Northland and north Auckland, targeting the times...
The Maritime Union of New Zealand today welcomed the decision by Associate Transport Minister James Meager to decline NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers’ (NACC) application to op...
Volvo Trucks keeps pushing the boundaries for electric truck transport. With the launch of its new electric trucks with improved performance, flexibility and ranges up to...
Ahead of Australian Made Week, Volvo Group Australia (Volvo) today marks a pivotal moment for Australian manufacturing, announcing it will build the first-ever Australian...
A new range of horsepower ratings for Volvo’s popular Euro 6, 13-litre engine platform has been announced for the brand’s versatile FM and FMX range. With power options n...
Volvo’s gas-powered trucks are growing in volume as more markets are embracing alternative fuels that enable significant reduction of CO2 emissions. 2025 was Volvo’s best...
This season, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is investing in a significant road rebuild programme across the Waikato, alongside many resealing and resurfacing site...
The Government has laid out next steps in New Zealand’s road toward building another crossing for Waitematā Harbour. “The existing Auckland Harbour Bridge is one of...
Unseasonal weather is further evidence we need to think differently The impact of bad weather on transport was covered extensively in the me...
This week NZTA fired a major warning shot in the battle against fraudulent driver licences. The land transport regulator has moved to cancel 440 commercial driver licence...
As we approach Christmas, the usual ramp up in supply chain activity is well underway. Truck movements are up, ports are busy, the ferries are full…the seasonal bump is u...
I was one of three New Zealanders at the Heavy Vehicle Transport and Technology HVTT18 symposium at Laval University, Quebec, Canada last week. It was a grim time f...
Port Marlborough has opened its new Westshore Warehouse, marking a major milestone in the development of a new Blue Economy precinct in Picton by Port Marlborough. The pu...
An awareness video that includes information about the lights on load pilots with oversize loads has been released by the NZ Heavy Haulage Association. Mark McNeilly, Chairman of ...
I haven’t done any substantive analysis, but after reading a number of very recent stories from overseas, particularly from the US and Australia, it appears there is a gr...
A few weeks ago, in Heads Up, we ran a story about the closure of the Kinleith Mill and the staff that were available for redeployment. There is no disputing...
After a well-earned rest over the Christmas Holidays the NRC team is hitting the ground running with a Select Committee appearance next week to represent our concerns on ...
Heavy vehicle wheel alignments must be one of the most overlooked maintenance services that the transport industry faces today. With the increasing deterioration of New Z...
Heavy vehicle safety compliance is more than a box-ticking exercise—it’s the backbone of a responsible and resilient transport sector. This week, I had the pleasure of at...
Last week 1News reported an agricultural contractor bemoaning he was facing about $12,000 in fines for being overloaded. That story included some comments by Transport Minister Chris B...
The unseasonal stormy weather has closed parts of three State Highways in the upper half of the North Island due to flooding and slips, resulting in lengthy diversions in...
Maintenance on the wire rope barrier on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri is coming up soon, which will mean one-way closures and lane restriction...
WM New Zealand has marked a major milestone in sustainable waste collection with the debut of its first Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric rear loader, a next‑generation vehi...
The government has announced changes to light vehicle inspections, including a reduction in test frequency for a range of light vehicles according to their age, bringing ...
The Government is accelerating progress on its bold work programme to modernise New Zealand’s land transport rules, with public consultation beginning today on three sign...
Major roading improvements for Rolleston will drive jobs and economic growth in this growing part of Canterbury, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “The State Hi...
Heavy rain has de-stabilised the large slips, meaning it is now unsafe for our contractors to continue clearing work through SH2 Waioweka Gorge. With weather ...
As part of a broader suite of health and safety reforms, the Government has agreed to a range of changes that will significantly refocus WorkSafe from an enforcement agen...
Physical works on the Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project are now underway, with demolition of the old Vehicle Access Bridge commencing this week in Picton. The start of ...
As New Zealand's economy continues its upward recovery, employers once again face the challenges of skill shortages and the pressing need to access reliable talent from o...
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Since 2024 NRC along with other transport industry associations have been working to get some rule changes made for commercial and heavy transport. It’s been thirty years...
This week, Transporting New Zealand has been closely monitoring updates on fuel prices and fuel security, including attending a special meeting of the Freight Advisory Co...
It will be subject to a week of night closures from Monday 16 March to Thursday 19 March, between 9pm and 5am. As with work undertaken for the Terrace Tunnel in Feb...
With decades of experience designing and building transport solutions for New Zealand conditions, The Patchell Group continues to focus on what it does best — producing r...
Those of us trying to enjoy a holiday in the upper North Island mid-Jan could be forgiven for thinking that we were experiencing Cyclone Gabrielle-level rainfall again. &...
As schools return for term one, New Zealand roads are about to re-enter their most dangerous daily window - and it’s not late at night or on long-haul routes. New f...
As I cast my mind back to late November, it was full of optimism that summer was just around the corner, and so hopefully was the opportunity to enjoy those long, warm nights that came...
The result of next year’s election is anyone’s guess. This week’s Read More
Churton Park residents wanting to use State Highway 1 at night will have to take a different route to the highway next month. Three-weeks of night closures for the ...
Business New Zealand insight While it might not be what we want to hear, I don’t think it will be a surprise to our members that Business NZ r...
Proposed tolling for Canterbury’s new Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass (B2P) strikes a balance between helping pay for much-needed infrastructure and minimi...
Interest in road funding continues It has been a big fortnight for transport funding announcements. A week on from Minister Bishop’s update about t...
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) contractors are hard at work at several state highway sites across the top of the South Island, as the massive clean-up and repair ...
November was another challenging month for the New Zealand new truck and trailer market. A total of 279 new truck registrations for the month sees the market well b...
Battery electric heavy commercial vehicle
registrations are up significantly this year with 169 units being registered in the first nine months of 2024. It’s a notable in...
The Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament, marking a major step forward in tackling congestion and im...
A busy season of road resurfacing and drainage improvements for one of Wellington’s most critical transport links is set to kick off. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotah...
In a high-stakes legal battle, the advocacy group Movement has taken action in the High Court in Wellington to halt the rollout of speed limit increases across New Zealan...
This week an article citing the most recent Centrix Credit Indicator report was published, which revealed liquidations in the transport sector were up 52% over the previo...
Gareth Kiernan, Chief Forecaster, Infometrics - Falling interest rates and limited growth in labour costs continued to keep overall transport costs in check in the Septem...
National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is backing the Greater Manawatū City and Regional Deal Proposal, saying the Deal’s five priorit...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says transport regulations should be urgently amended to allow certain trucks to carry higher payloads, as diesel prices...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is calling for Gisborne District Council to urgently repair Tiniroto Road between Gisborne and Wairoa, warning its deter...
Transporting New Zealand is backing Road Safety Week (4-10 May), coordinated by the road safety charity Brake with sponsorship from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and Be...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is backing the Government’s changes to the driver licensing scheme, saying the changes will help get more New Zealanders...
Over the last 15 years or so, High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMVs) have become more visible on New Zealand roads. They are heavier, longer, and - surprisingly for som...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the certainty provided by Minister Peter’s announcement on the Cook Strait ferry project, saying i...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand is endorsing plans to toll the new 10km motorway from SH1 Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and the new Woodend Bypas...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that the closure of SH2 Waioweka Gorge will result in significant delays and additional costs for freight customers...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that consumers and businesses can expect continued upward pressure on freight costs, as Port of Auckland e...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the Government’s Read More
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming a dramatic fall in temporary traffic management spending and excessive road cone use. This i...
National road freight organisation Transporting New Zealand says this Saturday’s official opening of the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway is great news for the ...
National Road Freight Association Transporting New Zealand says that road freight companies have a key role to play in avoiding accidents at level crossings, as TrackSAFE Foundation’s ...
Road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the announcement from the government confirming which drugs will be tested under the new ro...
With fuel prices skyrocketing due to global instability, this is a tough time for transport operators. Unfortunately, road freight has been a slim-margin game for some ti...
As I write this Taranaki’s main northbound route, State Highway 3, remains closed, with major slip damage closing the Awakino Gorge between Mokau and Piopio. Digging thro...
Transport operators must pass on the substantial fuel price increases resulting from the Iran conflict says National Road Carriers Association. “Today we have...
Road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is recommending transport operators prepare for random roadside drug testing, which is gradually being r...
I’ve been a bit unlucky recently with my travel around the country. I had two weeks of leave in the South Island and was due to return to Wellington last Sunday, bu...
TR Group Expands Hydrogen Truck Range, Accelerating Clean Transport Solutions Today, TR Group launches its hydrogen 50-tonne prime mover with a customer event at Hampton ...
This week I had the pleasure of attending the TR Group launch of its suite of hydrogen trucks including their 50max capable prime mover at Hampton Downs Racetrack. This h...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has shared dashcam footage from members showing some hair-raising near-misses, and says that impatient driving ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 1.1% in January but is up a solid 3.6% year-on-year. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.4% in the month, but this was off the back o...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 0.2% in November and is 3.3% higher than a year ago. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) eased 0.1% in the month, and is up 0.9% y/y.&...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 0.6% in April and is unchanged versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.7%, and is up 1.7% y/y. Li...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.4% in July and is 0.9% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) lifted 1.8% in the month, and is up 2.8% y...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.2% in October and is 3.2% higher than a year ago, with annual growth increasing rapidly. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 2.5% in February to be up 4.5% year-on-year, its strongest annual growth in three years. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.4% in t...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.5% in September and is 2.6% higher than a year ago – the strongest annual growth since March 2024. The more volatile Heavy Traffic In...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 2.4% in March to be up 3.6% y/y. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 0.4% in the month, and is up 2.3% y/y. Light traffic (motorbi...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) continues to bounce around a fairly flat trend, up 0.1% in March and down 0.4% y/y. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.1%, t...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 0.5% in May and is up 0.3% versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 3.0%, and is up 1.7% year on year. ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 1.3% in June and is 0.9% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) also fell 1.3% in the month, but is up 3.0...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.0% in August and is 1.5% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 1.3% in the month, but is still up ...
This week we completed our submission to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee on the Regulatory Systems (Transport) Amendment Bill. The Bill covers a number o...
The Tyrewise scheme continues to forge ahead, with over 19,000 tyre collections booked by 6,500 app users, resulting in over 1.12 million tyres collected for processing a...
The Tyrewise Grant Fund will invest in innovative projects that lead to higher volumes of New Zealand generated end-of-life tyres being processed into tyre-derived produc...
UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is launching UD Trust in New Zealand, a fixed price service plan programme consisting of scheduled service, maintenance and rep...
UD Truck Distributors NZ Ltd (UD Trucks) announces that a new Condor range of medium duty trucks will be available in New Zealand from early 2026, with the order book ope...
UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is expanding its nationwide service network with the appointment of eight Truckstops service agents across the upper and centra...
UD Trucks New Zealand has unveiled the new Condor to customers, industry, and guests, at a launch event at its Auckland head office in Wiri. Zane Erwee, Gener...
Drivers can expect delays during road rehabilitation work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Onewa Road and Esmonde Road. The rehabilitation has been scheduled for ap...
In a continued effort to enhance road safety for drivers of high-sided vehicles, a series of Rollover Prevention workshops is scheduled across the South Island. These han...
State Highway 16 (SH16) will close in both directions between Trigg Road and Foster Road from 7pm Saturday 8 November to 5am Monday 10 November 2025 to replace a large st...
Work to reduce the risk of future slips on State Highway 60 over Tākaka Hill will see two short night-time road closures at Goodall’s Straight in the coming weeks. ...
People using the State Highway 1 and State Highway 5 roundabout at Taupō will have noticed the Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre being built is well advanced. The ad...
In October 2024, Channel Infrastructure NZ Limited (Channel or Channel Infrastructure} announced it had entered into a conditional project development agreement with Sead...
A long-awaited upgrade to a key State Highway 1 intersection is now underway after government support for the project. Contractors on behalf of the New Zealand Tran...
Train commuters and businesses moving goods around the country will see more reliable rail services, thanks to the Government’s investment of $604.6 million for rail upgr...
Tasman District Mayor Tim King is welcoming the level of financial support from central government and its agencies to help pay the bill for roading repairs following the...
Drivers travelling on sections of State Highway 1 on Vivian Street and Kent Terrace can expect smoother journeys ahead, with resurfacing works planned next week. Th...
A national collective of driver education and road safety advocates is calling on the Government to commit to establishing a National Driver Equity Fund. The fund would b...
Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive Alan Pollard said moves to right-size New Zealand’s health and safety system were well-intentioned following a ‘quality’ con...
To help keep young New Zealanders safe, variable speed limits are coming into force outside schools on state highways in Northland and north Auckland, targeting the times...
The Maritime Union of New Zealand today welcomed the decision by Associate Transport Minister James Meager to decline NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers’ (NACC) application to op...
Volvo Trucks keeps pushing the boundaries for electric truck transport. With the launch of its new electric trucks with improved performance, flexibility and ranges up to...
Ahead of Australian Made Week, Volvo Group Australia (Volvo) today marks a pivotal moment for Australian manufacturing, announcing it will build the first-ever Australian...
A new range of horsepower ratings for Volvo’s popular Euro 6, 13-litre engine platform has been announced for the brand’s versatile FM and FMX range. With power options n...
Volvo’s gas-powered trucks are growing in volume as more markets are embracing alternative fuels that enable significant reduction of CO2 emissions. 2025 was Volvo’s best...
This season, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is investing in a significant road rebuild programme across the Waikato, alongside many resealing and resurfacing site...
The Government has laid out next steps in New Zealand’s road toward building another crossing for Waitematā Harbour. “The existing Auckland Harbour Bridge is one of...
Unseasonal weather is further evidence we need to think differently The impact of bad weather on transport was covered extensively in the me...
This week NZTA fired a major warning shot in the battle against fraudulent driver licences. The land transport regulator has moved to cancel 440 commercial driver licence...
As we approach Christmas, the usual ramp up in supply chain activity is well underway. Truck movements are up, ports are busy, the ferries are full…the seasonal bump is u...
I was one of three New Zealanders at the Heavy Vehicle Transport and Technology HVTT18 symposium at Laval University, Quebec, Canada last week. It was a grim time f...
Port Marlborough has opened its new Westshore Warehouse, marking a major milestone in the development of a new Blue Economy precinct in Picton by Port Marlborough. The pu...
An awareness video that includes information about the lights on load pilots with oversize loads has been released by the NZ Heavy Haulage Association. Mark McNeilly, Chairman of ...
I haven’t done any substantive analysis, but after reading a number of very recent stories from overseas, particularly from the US and Australia, it appears there is a gr...
A few weeks ago, in Heads Up, we ran a story about the closure of the Kinleith Mill and the staff that were available for redeployment. There is no disputing...
After a well-earned rest over the Christmas Holidays the NRC team is hitting the ground running with a Select Committee appearance next week to represent our concerns on ...
Heavy vehicle wheel alignments must be one of the most overlooked maintenance services that the transport industry faces today. With the increasing deterioration of New Z...
Heavy vehicle safety compliance is more than a box-ticking exercise—it’s the backbone of a responsible and resilient transport sector. This week, I had the pleasure of at...
Last week 1News reported an agricultural contractor bemoaning he was facing about $12,000 in fines for being overloaded. That story included some comments by Transport Minister Chris B...
The unseasonal stormy weather has closed parts of three State Highways in the upper half of the North Island due to flooding and slips, resulting in lengthy diversions in...
Maintenance on the wire rope barrier on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri is coming up soon, which will mean one-way closures and lane restriction...
WM New Zealand has marked a major milestone in sustainable waste collection with the debut of its first Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric rear loader, a next‑generation vehi...
The government has announced changes to light vehicle inspections, including a reduction in test frequency for a range of light vehicles according to their age, bringing ...
The Government is accelerating progress on its bold work programme to modernise New Zealand’s land transport rules, with public consultation beginning today on three sign...
Major roading improvements for Rolleston will drive jobs and economic growth in this growing part of Canterbury, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “The State Hi...
Heavy rain has de-stabilised the large slips, meaning it is now unsafe for our contractors to continue clearing work through SH2 Waioweka Gorge. With weather ...
As part of a broader suite of health and safety reforms, the Government has agreed to a range of changes that will significantly refocus WorkSafe from an enforcement agen...
Physical works on the Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project are now underway, with demolition of the old Vehicle Access Bridge commencing this week in Picton. The start of ...
As New Zealand's economy continues its upward recovery, employers once again face the challenges of skill shortages and the pressing need to access reliable talent from o...
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Since 2024 NRC along with other transport industry associations have been working to get some rule changes made for commercial and heavy transport. It’s been thirty years...
This week, Transporting New Zealand has been closely monitoring updates on fuel prices and fuel security, including attending a special meeting of the Freight Advisory Co...
It will be subject to a week of night closures from Monday 16 March to Thursday 19 March, between 9pm and 5am. As with work undertaken for the Terrace Tunnel in Feb...
With decades of experience designing and building transport solutions for New Zealand conditions, The Patchell Group continues to focus on what it does best — producing r...
Those of us trying to enjoy a holiday in the upper North Island mid-Jan could be forgiven for thinking that we were experiencing Cyclone Gabrielle-level rainfall again. &...
As schools return for term one, New Zealand roads are about to re-enter their most dangerous daily window - and it’s not late at night or on long-haul routes. New f...
As I cast my mind back to late November, it was full of optimism that summer was just around the corner, and so hopefully was the opportunity to enjoy those long, warm nights that came...
The result of next year’s election is anyone’s guess. This week’s Read More
Churton Park residents wanting to use State Highway 1 at night will have to take a different route to the highway next month. Three-weeks of night closures for the ...
Business New Zealand insight While it might not be what we want to hear, I don’t think it will be a surprise to our members that Business NZ r...
Proposed tolling for Canterbury’s new Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass (B2P) strikes a balance between helping pay for much-needed infrastructure and minimi...
Interest in road funding continues It has been a big fortnight for transport funding announcements. A week on from Minister Bishop’s update about t...
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) contractors are hard at work at several state highway sites across the top of the South Island, as the massive clean-up and repair ...
November was another challenging month for the New Zealand new truck and trailer market. A total of 279 new truck registrations for the month sees the market well b...
Battery electric heavy commercial vehicle
registrations are up significantly this year with 169 units being registered in the first nine months of 2024. It’s a notable in...
The Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament, marking a major step forward in tackling congestion and im...
A busy season of road resurfacing and drainage improvements for one of Wellington’s most critical transport links is set to kick off. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotah...
In a high-stakes legal battle, the advocacy group Movement has taken action in the High Court in Wellington to halt the rollout of speed limit increases across New Zealan...
This week an article citing the most recent Centrix Credit Indicator report was published, which revealed liquidations in the transport sector were up 52% over the previo...
Gareth Kiernan, Chief Forecaster, Infometrics - Falling interest rates and limited growth in labour costs continued to keep overall transport costs in check in the Septem...
National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is backing the Greater Manawatū City and Regional Deal Proposal, saying the Deal’s five priorit...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says transport regulations should be urgently amended to allow certain trucks to carry higher payloads, as diesel prices...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is calling for Gisborne District Council to urgently repair Tiniroto Road between Gisborne and Wairoa, warning its deter...
Transporting New Zealand is backing Road Safety Week (4-10 May), coordinated by the road safety charity Brake with sponsorship from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and Be...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is backing the Government’s changes to the driver licensing scheme, saying the changes will help get more New Zealanders...
Over the last 15 years or so, High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMVs) have become more visible on New Zealand roads. They are heavier, longer, and - surprisingly for som...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the certainty provided by Minister Peter’s announcement on the Cook Strait ferry project, saying i...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand is endorsing plans to toll the new 10km motorway from SH1 Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and the new Woodend Bypas...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that the closure of SH2 Waioweka Gorge will result in significant delays and additional costs for freight customers...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that consumers and businesses can expect continued upward pressure on freight costs, as Port of Auckland e...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the Government’s Read More
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming a dramatic fall in temporary traffic management spending and excessive road cone use. This i...
National road freight organisation Transporting New Zealand says this Saturday’s official opening of the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway is great news for the ...
National Road Freight Association Transporting New Zealand says that road freight companies have a key role to play in avoiding accidents at level crossings, as TrackSAFE Foundation’s ...
Road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the announcement from the government confirming which drugs will be tested under the new ro...
With fuel prices skyrocketing due to global instability, this is a tough time for transport operators. Unfortunately, road freight has been a slim-margin game for some ti...
As I write this Taranaki’s main northbound route, State Highway 3, remains closed, with major slip damage closing the Awakino Gorge between Mokau and Piopio. Digging thro...
Transport operators must pass on the substantial fuel price increases resulting from the Iran conflict says National Road Carriers Association. “Today we have...
Road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is recommending transport operators prepare for random roadside drug testing, which is gradually being r...
I’ve been a bit unlucky recently with my travel around the country. I had two weeks of leave in the South Island and was due to return to Wellington last Sunday, bu...
TR Group Expands Hydrogen Truck Range, Accelerating Clean Transport Solutions Today, TR Group launches its hydrogen 50-tonne prime mover with a customer event at Hampton ...
This week I had the pleasure of attending the TR Group launch of its suite of hydrogen trucks including their 50max capable prime mover at Hampton Downs Racetrack. This h...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has shared dashcam footage from members showing some hair-raising near-misses, and says that impatient driving ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 1.1% in January but is up a solid 3.6% year-on-year. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.4% in the month, but this was off the back o...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 0.2% in November and is 3.3% higher than a year ago. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) eased 0.1% in the month, and is up 0.9% y/y.&...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 0.6% in April and is unchanged versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.7%, and is up 1.7% y/y. Li...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.4% in July and is 0.9% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) lifted 1.8% in the month, and is up 2.8% y...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.2% in October and is 3.2% higher than a year ago, with annual growth increasing rapidly. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 2.5% in February to be up 4.5% year-on-year, its strongest annual growth in three years. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.4% in t...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.5% in September and is 2.6% higher than a year ago – the strongest annual growth since March 2024. The more volatile Heavy Traffic In...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 2.4% in March to be up 3.6% y/y. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 0.4% in the month, and is up 2.3% y/y. Light traffic (motorbi...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) continues to bounce around a fairly flat trend, up 0.1% in March and down 0.4% y/y. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.1%, t...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 0.5% in May and is up 0.3% versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 3.0%, and is up 1.7% year on year. ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 1.3% in June and is 0.9% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) also fell 1.3% in the month, but is up 3.0...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.0% in August and is 1.5% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 1.3% in the month, but is still up ...
This week we completed our submission to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee on the Regulatory Systems (Transport) Amendment Bill. The Bill covers a number o...
The Tyrewise scheme continues to forge ahead, with over 19,000 tyre collections booked by 6,500 app users, resulting in over 1.12 million tyres collected for processing a...
The Tyrewise Grant Fund will invest in innovative projects that lead to higher volumes of New Zealand generated end-of-life tyres being processed into tyre-derived produc...
UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is launching UD Trust in New Zealand, a fixed price service plan programme consisting of scheduled service, maintenance and rep...
UD Truck Distributors NZ Ltd (UD Trucks) announces that a new Condor range of medium duty trucks will be available in New Zealand from early 2026, with the order book ope...
UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is expanding its nationwide service network with the appointment of eight Truckstops service agents across the upper and centra...
UD Trucks New Zealand has unveiled the new Condor to customers, industry, and guests, at a launch event at its Auckland head office in Wiri. Zane Erwee, Gener...
Drivers can expect delays during road rehabilitation work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Onewa Road and Esmonde Road. The rehabilitation has been scheduled for ap...
In a continued effort to enhance road safety for drivers of high-sided vehicles, a series of Rollover Prevention workshops is scheduled across the South Island. These han...
State Highway 16 (SH16) will close in both directions between Trigg Road and Foster Road from 7pm Saturday 8 November to 5am Monday 10 November 2025 to replace a large st...
Work to reduce the risk of future slips on State Highway 60 over Tākaka Hill will see two short night-time road closures at Goodall’s Straight in the coming weeks. ...
People using the State Highway 1 and State Highway 5 roundabout at Taupō will have noticed the Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre being built is well advanced. The ad...
In October 2024, Channel Infrastructure NZ Limited (Channel or Channel Infrastructure} announced it had entered into a conditional project development agreement with Sead...
A long-awaited upgrade to a key State Highway 1 intersection is now underway after government support for the project. Contractors on behalf of the New Zealand Tran...
Train commuters and businesses moving goods around the country will see more reliable rail services, thanks to the Government’s investment of $604.6 million for rail upgr...
Tasman District Mayor Tim King is welcoming the level of financial support from central government and its agencies to help pay the bill for roading repairs following the...
Drivers travelling on sections of State Highway 1 on Vivian Street and Kent Terrace can expect smoother journeys ahead, with resurfacing works planned next week. Th...
A national collective of driver education and road safety advocates is calling on the Government to commit to establishing a National Driver Equity Fund. The fund would b...
Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive Alan Pollard said moves to right-size New Zealand’s health and safety system were well-intentioned following a ‘quality’ con...
To help keep young New Zealanders safe, variable speed limits are coming into force outside schools on state highways in Northland and north Auckland, targeting the times...
The Maritime Union of New Zealand today welcomed the decision by Associate Transport Minister James Meager to decline NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers’ (NACC) application to op...
Volvo Trucks keeps pushing the boundaries for electric truck transport. With the launch of its new electric trucks with improved performance, flexibility and ranges up to...
Ahead of Australian Made Week, Volvo Group Australia (Volvo) today marks a pivotal moment for Australian manufacturing, announcing it will build the first-ever Australian...
A new range of horsepower ratings for Volvo’s popular Euro 6, 13-litre engine platform has been announced for the brand’s versatile FM and FMX range. With power options n...
Volvo’s gas-powered trucks are growing in volume as more markets are embracing alternative fuels that enable significant reduction of CO2 emissions. 2025 was Volvo’s best...
This season, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is investing in a significant road rebuild programme across the Waikato, alongside many resealing and resurfacing site...
The Government has laid out next steps in New Zealand’s road toward building another crossing for Waitematā Harbour. “The existing Auckland Harbour Bridge is one of...
Unseasonal weather is further evidence we need to think differently The impact of bad weather on transport was covered extensively in the me...
This week NZTA fired a major warning shot in the battle against fraudulent driver licences. The land transport regulator has moved to cancel 440 commercial driver licence...
As we approach Christmas, the usual ramp up in supply chain activity is well underway. Truck movements are up, ports are busy, the ferries are full…the seasonal bump is u...
I was one of three New Zealanders at the Heavy Vehicle Transport and Technology HVTT18 symposium at Laval University, Quebec, Canada last week. It was a grim time f...
Port Marlborough has opened its new Westshore Warehouse, marking a major milestone in the development of a new Blue Economy precinct in Picton by Port Marlborough. The pu...
An awareness video that includes information about the lights on load pilots with oversize loads has been released by the NZ Heavy Haulage Association. Mark McNeilly, Chairman of ...
I haven’t done any substantive analysis, but after reading a number of very recent stories from overseas, particularly from the US and Australia, it appears there is a gr...
A few weeks ago, in Heads Up, we ran a story about the closure of the Kinleith Mill and the staff that were available for redeployment. There is no disputing...
After a well-earned rest over the Christmas Holidays the NRC team is hitting the ground running with a Select Committee appearance next week to represent our concerns on ...
Heavy vehicle wheel alignments must be one of the most overlooked maintenance services that the transport industry faces today. With the increasing deterioration of New Z...
Heavy vehicle safety compliance is more than a box-ticking exercise—it’s the backbone of a responsible and resilient transport sector. This week, I had the pleasure of at...
Last week 1News reported an agricultural contractor bemoaning he was facing about $12,000 in fines for being overloaded. That story included some comments by Transport Minister Chris B...
The unseasonal stormy weather has closed parts of three State Highways in the upper half of the North Island due to flooding and slips, resulting in lengthy diversions in...
Maintenance on the wire rope barrier on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri is coming up soon, which will mean one-way closures and lane restriction...
WM New Zealand has marked a major milestone in sustainable waste collection with the debut of its first Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric rear loader, a next‑generation vehi...
The government has announced changes to light vehicle inspections, including a reduction in test frequency for a range of light vehicles according to their age, bringing ...
The Government is accelerating progress on its bold work programme to modernise New Zealand’s land transport rules, with public consultation beginning today on three sign...
Major roading improvements for Rolleston will drive jobs and economic growth in this growing part of Canterbury, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “The State Hi...
Heavy rain has de-stabilised the large slips, meaning it is now unsafe for our contractors to continue clearing work through SH2 Waioweka Gorge. With weather ...
As part of a broader suite of health and safety reforms, the Government has agreed to a range of changes that will significantly refocus WorkSafe from an enforcement agen...
Physical works on the Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project are now underway, with demolition of the old Vehicle Access Bridge commencing this week in Picton. The start of ...
As New Zealand's economy continues its upward recovery, employers once again face the challenges of skill shortages and the pressing need to access reliable talent from o...
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Since 2024 NRC along with other transport industry associations have been working to get some rule changes made for commercial and heavy transport. It’s been thirty years...
This week, Transporting New Zealand has been closely monitoring updates on fuel prices and fuel security, including attending a special meeting of the Freight Advisory Co...
It will be subject to a week of night closures from Monday 16 March to Thursday 19 March, between 9pm and 5am. As with work undertaken for the Terrace Tunnel in Feb...
With decades of experience designing and building transport solutions for New Zealand conditions, The Patchell Group continues to focus on what it does best — producing r...
Those of us trying to enjoy a holiday in the upper North Island mid-Jan could be forgiven for thinking that we were experiencing Cyclone Gabrielle-level rainfall again. &...
As schools return for term one, New Zealand roads are about to re-enter their most dangerous daily window - and it’s not late at night or on long-haul routes. New f...
As I cast my mind back to late November, it was full of optimism that summer was just around the corner, and so hopefully was the opportunity to enjoy those long, warm nights that came...
The result of next year’s election is anyone’s guess. This week’s Read More
Churton Park residents wanting to use State Highway 1 at night will have to take a different route to the highway next month. Three-weeks of night closures for the ...
Business New Zealand insight While it might not be what we want to hear, I don’t think it will be a surprise to our members that Business NZ r...
Proposed tolling for Canterbury’s new Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass (B2P) strikes a balance between helping pay for much-needed infrastructure and minimi...
Interest in road funding continues It has been a big fortnight for transport funding announcements. A week on from Minister Bishop’s update about t...
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) contractors are hard at work at several state highway sites across the top of the South Island, as the massive clean-up and repair ...
November was another challenging month for the New Zealand new truck and trailer market. A total of 279 new truck registrations for the month sees the market well b...
Battery electric heavy commercial vehicle
registrations are up significantly this year with 169 units being registered in the first nine months of 2024. It’s a notable in...
The Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament, marking a major step forward in tackling congestion and im...
A busy season of road resurfacing and drainage improvements for one of Wellington’s most critical transport links is set to kick off. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotah...
In a high-stakes legal battle, the advocacy group Movement has taken action in the High Court in Wellington to halt the rollout of speed limit increases across New Zealan...
This week an article citing the most recent Centrix Credit Indicator report was published, which revealed liquidations in the transport sector were up 52% over the previo...
Gareth Kiernan, Chief Forecaster, Infometrics - Falling interest rates and limited growth in labour costs continued to keep overall transport costs in check in the Septem...
National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is backing the Greater Manawatū City and Regional Deal Proposal, saying the Deal’s five priorit...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says transport regulations should be urgently amended to allow certain trucks to carry higher payloads, as diesel prices...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is calling for Gisborne District Council to urgently repair Tiniroto Road between Gisborne and Wairoa, warning its deter...
Transporting New Zealand is backing Road Safety Week (4-10 May), coordinated by the road safety charity Brake with sponsorship from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and Be...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is backing the Government’s changes to the driver licensing scheme, saying the changes will help get more New Zealanders...
Over the last 15 years or so, High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMVs) have become more visible on New Zealand roads. They are heavier, longer, and - surprisingly for som...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the certainty provided by Minister Peter’s announcement on the Cook Strait ferry project, saying i...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand is endorsing plans to toll the new 10km motorway from SH1 Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and the new Woodend Bypas...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that the closure of SH2 Waioweka Gorge will result in significant delays and additional costs for freight customers...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that consumers and businesses can expect continued upward pressure on freight costs, as Port of Auckland e...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the Government’s Read More
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming a dramatic fall in temporary traffic management spending and excessive road cone use. This i...
National road freight organisation Transporting New Zealand says this Saturday’s official opening of the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway is great news for the ...
National Road Freight Association Transporting New Zealand says that road freight companies have a key role to play in avoiding accidents at level crossings, as TrackSAFE Foundation’s ...
Road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the announcement from the government confirming which drugs will be tested under the new ro...
With fuel prices skyrocketing due to global instability, this is a tough time for transport operators. Unfortunately, road freight has been a slim-margin game for some ti...
As I write this Taranaki’s main northbound route, State Highway 3, remains closed, with major slip damage closing the Awakino Gorge between Mokau and Piopio. Digging thro...
Transport operators must pass on the substantial fuel price increases resulting from the Iran conflict says National Road Carriers Association. “Today we have...
Road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is recommending transport operators prepare for random roadside drug testing, which is gradually being r...
I’ve been a bit unlucky recently with my travel around the country. I had two weeks of leave in the South Island and was due to return to Wellington last Sunday, bu...
TR Group Expands Hydrogen Truck Range, Accelerating Clean Transport Solutions Today, TR Group launches its hydrogen 50-tonne prime mover with a customer event at Hampton ...
This week I had the pleasure of attending the TR Group launch of its suite of hydrogen trucks including their 50max capable prime mover at Hampton Downs Racetrack. This h...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has shared dashcam footage from members showing some hair-raising near-misses, and says that impatient driving ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 1.1% in January but is up a solid 3.6% year-on-year. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.4% in the month, but this was off the back o...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 0.2% in November and is 3.3% higher than a year ago. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) eased 0.1% in the month, and is up 0.9% y/y.&...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 0.6% in April and is unchanged versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.7%, and is up 1.7% y/y. Li...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.4% in July and is 0.9% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) lifted 1.8% in the month, and is up 2.8% y...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.2% in October and is 3.2% higher than a year ago, with annual growth increasing rapidly. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 2.5% in February to be up 4.5% year-on-year, its strongest annual growth in three years. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.4% in t...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.5% in September and is 2.6% higher than a year ago – the strongest annual growth since March 2024. The more volatile Heavy Traffic In...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 2.4% in March to be up 3.6% y/y. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 0.4% in the month, and is up 2.3% y/y. Light traffic (motorbi...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) continues to bounce around a fairly flat trend, up 0.1% in March and down 0.4% y/y. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.1%, t...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 0.5% in May and is up 0.3% versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 3.0%, and is up 1.7% year on year. ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 1.3% in June and is 0.9% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) also fell 1.3% in the month, but is up 3.0...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.0% in August and is 1.5% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 1.3% in the month, but is still up ...
This week we completed our submission to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee on the Regulatory Systems (Transport) Amendment Bill. The Bill covers a number o...
The Tyrewise scheme continues to forge ahead, with over 19,000 tyre collections booked by 6,500 app users, resulting in over 1.12 million tyres collected for processing a...
The Tyrewise Grant Fund will invest in innovative projects that lead to higher volumes of New Zealand generated end-of-life tyres being processed into tyre-derived produc...
UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is launching UD Trust in New Zealand, a fixed price service plan programme consisting of scheduled service, maintenance and rep...
UD Truck Distributors NZ Ltd (UD Trucks) announces that a new Condor range of medium duty trucks will be available in New Zealand from early 2026, with the order book ope...
UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is expanding its nationwide service network with the appointment of eight Truckstops service agents across the upper and centra...
UD Trucks New Zealand has unveiled the new Condor to customers, industry, and guests, at a launch event at its Auckland head office in Wiri. Zane Erwee, Gener...
Drivers can expect delays during road rehabilitation work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Onewa Road and Esmonde Road. The rehabilitation has been scheduled for ap...
In a continued effort to enhance road safety for drivers of high-sided vehicles, a series of Rollover Prevention workshops is scheduled across the South Island. These han...
State Highway 16 (SH16) will close in both directions between Trigg Road and Foster Road from 7pm Saturday 8 November to 5am Monday 10 November 2025 to replace a large st...
Work to reduce the risk of future slips on State Highway 60 over Tākaka Hill will see two short night-time road closures at Goodall’s Straight in the coming weeks. ...
People using the State Highway 1 and State Highway 5 roundabout at Taupō will have noticed the Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre being built is well advanced. The ad...
In October 2024, Channel Infrastructure NZ Limited (Channel or Channel Infrastructure} announced it had entered into a conditional project development agreement with Sead...
A long-awaited upgrade to a key State Highway 1 intersection is now underway after government support for the project. Contractors on behalf of the New Zealand Tran...
Train commuters and businesses moving goods around the country will see more reliable rail services, thanks to the Government’s investment of $604.6 million for rail upgr...
Tasman District Mayor Tim King is welcoming the level of financial support from central government and its agencies to help pay the bill for roading repairs following the...
Drivers travelling on sections of State Highway 1 on Vivian Street and Kent Terrace can expect smoother journeys ahead, with resurfacing works planned next week. Th...
A national collective of driver education and road safety advocates is calling on the Government to commit to establishing a National Driver Equity Fund. The fund would b...
Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive Alan Pollard said moves to right-size New Zealand’s health and safety system were well-intentioned following a ‘quality’ con...
To help keep young New Zealanders safe, variable speed limits are coming into force outside schools on state highways in Northland and north Auckland, targeting the times...
The Maritime Union of New Zealand today welcomed the decision by Associate Transport Minister James Meager to decline NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers’ (NACC) application to op...
Volvo Trucks keeps pushing the boundaries for electric truck transport. With the launch of its new electric trucks with improved performance, flexibility and ranges up to...
Ahead of Australian Made Week, Volvo Group Australia (Volvo) today marks a pivotal moment for Australian manufacturing, announcing it will build the first-ever Australian...
A new range of horsepower ratings for Volvo’s popular Euro 6, 13-litre engine platform has been announced for the brand’s versatile FM and FMX range. With power options n...
Volvo’s gas-powered trucks are growing in volume as more markets are embracing alternative fuels that enable significant reduction of CO2 emissions. 2025 was Volvo’s best...
This season, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is investing in a significant road rebuild programme across the Waikato, alongside many resealing and resurfacing site...
The Government has laid out next steps in New Zealand’s road toward building another crossing for Waitematā Harbour. “The existing Auckland Harbour Bridge is one of...
Unseasonal weather is further evidence we need to think differently The impact of bad weather on transport was covered extensively in the me...
This week NZTA fired a major warning shot in the battle against fraudulent driver licences. The land transport regulator has moved to cancel 440 commercial driver licence...
As we approach Christmas, the usual ramp up in supply chain activity is well underway. Truck movements are up, ports are busy, the ferries are full…the seasonal bump is u...
I was one of three New Zealanders at the Heavy Vehicle Transport and Technology HVTT18 symposium at Laval University, Quebec, Canada last week. It was a grim time f...
Port Marlborough has opened its new Westshore Warehouse, marking a major milestone in the development of a new Blue Economy precinct in Picton by Port Marlborough. The pu...
An awareness video that includes information about the lights on load pilots with oversize loads has been released by the NZ Heavy Haulage Association. Mark McNeilly, Chairman of ...
I haven’t done any substantive analysis, but after reading a number of very recent stories from overseas, particularly from the US and Australia, it appears there is a gr...
A few weeks ago, in Heads Up, we ran a story about the closure of the Kinleith Mill and the staff that were available for redeployment. There is no disputing...
After a well-earned rest over the Christmas Holidays the NRC team is hitting the ground running with a Select Committee appearance next week to represent our concerns on ...
Heavy vehicle wheel alignments must be one of the most overlooked maintenance services that the transport industry faces today. With the increasing deterioration of New Z...
Heavy vehicle safety compliance is more than a box-ticking exercise—it’s the backbone of a responsible and resilient transport sector. This week, I had the pleasure of at...
Last week 1News reported an agricultural contractor bemoaning he was facing about $12,000 in fines for being overloaded. That story included some comments by Transport Minister Chris B...
The unseasonal stormy weather has closed parts of three State Highways in the upper half of the North Island due to flooding and slips, resulting in lengthy diversions in...
Maintenance on the wire rope barrier on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri is coming up soon, which will mean one-way closures and lane restriction...
WM New Zealand has marked a major milestone in sustainable waste collection with the debut of its first Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric rear loader, a next‑generation vehi...
The government has announced changes to light vehicle inspections, including a reduction in test frequency for a range of light vehicles according to their age, bringing ...
The Government is accelerating progress on its bold work programme to modernise New Zealand’s land transport rules, with public consultation beginning today on three sign...
Major roading improvements for Rolleston will drive jobs and economic growth in this growing part of Canterbury, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “The State Hi...
Heavy rain has de-stabilised the large slips, meaning it is now unsafe for our contractors to continue clearing work through SH2 Waioweka Gorge. With weather ...
As part of a broader suite of health and safety reforms, the Government has agreed to a range of changes that will significantly refocus WorkSafe from an enforcement agen...
Physical works on the Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project are now underway, with demolition of the old Vehicle Access Bridge commencing this week in Picton. The start of ...
As New Zealand's economy continues its upward recovery, employers once again face the challenges of skill shortages and the pressing need to access reliable talent from o...
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Since 2024 NRC along with other transport industry associations have been working to get some rule changes made for commercial and heavy transport. It’s been thirty years...
This week, Transporting New Zealand has been closely monitoring updates on fuel prices and fuel security, including attending a special meeting of the Freight Advisory Co...
It will be subject to a week of night closures from Monday 16 March to Thursday 19 March, between 9pm and 5am. As with work undertaken for the Terrace Tunnel in Feb...
With decades of experience designing and building transport solutions for New Zealand conditions, The Patchell Group continues to focus on what it does best — producing r...
Those of us trying to enjoy a holiday in the upper North Island mid-Jan could be forgiven for thinking that we were experiencing Cyclone Gabrielle-level rainfall again. &...
As schools return for term one, New Zealand roads are about to re-enter their most dangerous daily window - and it’s not late at night or on long-haul routes. New f...
As I cast my mind back to late November, it was full of optimism that summer was just around the corner, and so hopefully was the opportunity to enjoy those long, warm nights that came...
The result of next year’s election is anyone’s guess. This week’s Read More
Churton Park residents wanting to use State Highway 1 at night will have to take a different route to the highway next month. Three-weeks of night closures for the ...
Business New Zealand insight While it might not be what we want to hear, I don’t think it will be a surprise to our members that Business NZ r...
Proposed tolling for Canterbury’s new Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass (B2P) strikes a balance between helping pay for much-needed infrastructure and minimi...
Interest in road funding continues It has been a big fortnight for transport funding announcements. A week on from Minister Bishop’s update about t...
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) contractors are hard at work at several state highway sites across the top of the South Island, as the massive clean-up and repair ...
November was another challenging month for the New Zealand new truck and trailer market. A total of 279 new truck registrations for the month sees the market well b...
Battery electric heavy commercial vehicle
registrations are up significantly this year with 169 units being registered in the first nine months of 2024. It’s a notable in...
The Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament, marking a major step forward in tackling congestion and im...
A busy season of road resurfacing and drainage improvements for one of Wellington’s most critical transport links is set to kick off. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotah...
In a high-stakes legal battle, the advocacy group Movement has taken action in the High Court in Wellington to halt the rollout of speed limit increases across New Zealan...
This week an article citing the most recent Centrix Credit Indicator report was published, which revealed liquidations in the transport sector were up 52% over the previo...
Gareth Kiernan, Chief Forecaster, Infometrics - Falling interest rates and limited growth in labour costs continued to keep overall transport costs in check in the Septem...
National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is backing the Greater Manawatū City and Regional Deal Proposal, saying the Deal’s five priorit...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says transport regulations should be urgently amended to allow certain trucks to carry higher payloads, as diesel prices...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is calling for Gisborne District Council to urgently repair Tiniroto Road between Gisborne and Wairoa, warning its deter...
Transporting New Zealand is backing Road Safety Week (4-10 May), coordinated by the road safety charity Brake with sponsorship from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and Be...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is backing the Government’s changes to the driver licensing scheme, saying the changes will help get more New Zealanders...
Over the last 15 years or so, High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMVs) have become more visible on New Zealand roads. They are heavier, longer, and - surprisingly for som...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the certainty provided by Minister Peter’s announcement on the Cook Strait ferry project, saying i...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand is endorsing plans to toll the new 10km motorway from SH1 Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and the new Woodend Bypas...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that the closure of SH2 Waioweka Gorge will result in significant delays and additional costs for freight customers...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that consumers and businesses can expect continued upward pressure on freight costs, as Port of Auckland e...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the Government’s Read More
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming a dramatic fall in temporary traffic management spending and excessive road cone use. This i...
National road freight organisation Transporting New Zealand says this Saturday’s official opening of the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway is great news for the ...
National Road Freight Association Transporting New Zealand says that road freight companies have a key role to play in avoiding accidents at level crossings, as TrackSAFE Foundation’s ...
Road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the announcement from the government confirming which drugs will be tested under the new ro...
With fuel prices skyrocketing due to global instability, this is a tough time for transport operators. Unfortunately, road freight has been a slim-margin game for some ti...
As I write this Taranaki’s main northbound route, State Highway 3, remains closed, with major slip damage closing the Awakino Gorge between Mokau and Piopio. Digging thro...
Transport operators must pass on the substantial fuel price increases resulting from the Iran conflict says National Road Carriers Association. “Today we have...
Road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is recommending transport operators prepare for random roadside drug testing, which is gradually being r...
I’ve been a bit unlucky recently with my travel around the country. I had two weeks of leave in the South Island and was due to return to Wellington last Sunday, bu...
TR Group Expands Hydrogen Truck Range, Accelerating Clean Transport Solutions Today, TR Group launches its hydrogen 50-tonne prime mover with a customer event at Hampton ...
This week I had the pleasure of attending the TR Group launch of its suite of hydrogen trucks including their 50max capable prime mover at Hampton Downs Racetrack. This h...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has shared dashcam footage from members showing some hair-raising near-misses, and says that impatient driving ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 1.1% in January but is up a solid 3.6% year-on-year. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.4% in the month, but this was off the back o...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 0.2% in November and is 3.3% higher than a year ago. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) eased 0.1% in the month, and is up 0.9% y/y.&...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 0.6% in April and is unchanged versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.7%, and is up 1.7% y/y. Li...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.4% in July and is 0.9% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) lifted 1.8% in the month, and is up 2.8% y...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.2% in October and is 3.2% higher than a year ago, with annual growth increasing rapidly. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 2.5% in February to be up 4.5% year-on-year, its strongest annual growth in three years. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.4% in t...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.5% in September and is 2.6% higher than a year ago – the strongest annual growth since March 2024. The more volatile Heavy Traffic In...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 2.4% in March to be up 3.6% y/y. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 0.4% in the month, and is up 2.3% y/y. Light traffic (motorbi...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) continues to bounce around a fairly flat trend, up 0.1% in March and down 0.4% y/y. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.1%, t...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 0.5% in May and is up 0.3% versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 3.0%, and is up 1.7% year on year. ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 1.3% in June and is 0.9% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) also fell 1.3% in the month, but is up 3.0...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.0% in August and is 1.5% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 1.3% in the month, but is still up ...
This week we completed our submission to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee on the Regulatory Systems (Transport) Amendment Bill. The Bill covers a number o...
The Tyrewise scheme continues to forge ahead, with over 19,000 tyre collections booked by 6,500 app users, resulting in over 1.12 million tyres collected for processing a...
The Tyrewise Grant Fund will invest in innovative projects that lead to higher volumes of New Zealand generated end-of-life tyres being processed into tyre-derived produc...
UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is launching UD Trust in New Zealand, a fixed price service plan programme consisting of scheduled service, maintenance and rep...
UD Truck Distributors NZ Ltd (UD Trucks) announces that a new Condor range of medium duty trucks will be available in New Zealand from early 2026, with the order book ope...
UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is expanding its nationwide service network with the appointment of eight Truckstops service agents across the upper and centra...
UD Trucks New Zealand has unveiled the new Condor to customers, industry, and guests, at a launch event at its Auckland head office in Wiri. Zane Erwee, Gener...
Drivers can expect delays during road rehabilitation work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Onewa Road and Esmonde Road. The rehabilitation has been scheduled for ap...
In a continued effort to enhance road safety for drivers of high-sided vehicles, a series of Rollover Prevention workshops is scheduled across the South Island. These han...
State Highway 16 (SH16) will close in both directions between Trigg Road and Foster Road from 7pm Saturday 8 November to 5am Monday 10 November 2025 to replace a large st...
Work to reduce the risk of future slips on State Highway 60 over Tākaka Hill will see two short night-time road closures at Goodall’s Straight in the coming weeks. ...
People using the State Highway 1 and State Highway 5 roundabout at Taupō will have noticed the Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre being built is well advanced. The ad...
In October 2024, Channel Infrastructure NZ Limited (Channel or Channel Infrastructure} announced it had entered into a conditional project development agreement with Sead...
A long-awaited upgrade to a key State Highway 1 intersection is now underway after government support for the project. Contractors on behalf of the New Zealand Tran...
Train commuters and businesses moving goods around the country will see more reliable rail services, thanks to the Government’s investment of $604.6 million for rail upgr...
Tasman District Mayor Tim King is welcoming the level of financial support from central government and its agencies to help pay the bill for roading repairs following the...
Drivers travelling on sections of State Highway 1 on Vivian Street and Kent Terrace can expect smoother journeys ahead, with resurfacing works planned next week. Th...
A national collective of driver education and road safety advocates is calling on the Government to commit to establishing a National Driver Equity Fund. The fund would b...
Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive Alan Pollard said moves to right-size New Zealand’s health and safety system were well-intentioned following a ‘quality’ con...
To help keep young New Zealanders safe, variable speed limits are coming into force outside schools on state highways in Northland and north Auckland, targeting the times...
The Maritime Union of New Zealand today welcomed the decision by Associate Transport Minister James Meager to decline NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers’ (NACC) application to op...
Volvo Trucks keeps pushing the boundaries for electric truck transport. With the launch of its new electric trucks with improved performance, flexibility and ranges up to...
Ahead of Australian Made Week, Volvo Group Australia (Volvo) today marks a pivotal moment for Australian manufacturing, announcing it will build the first-ever Australian...
A new range of horsepower ratings for Volvo’s popular Euro 6, 13-litre engine platform has been announced for the brand’s versatile FM and FMX range. With power options n...
Volvo’s gas-powered trucks are growing in volume as more markets are embracing alternative fuels that enable significant reduction of CO2 emissions. 2025 was Volvo’s best...
This season, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is investing in a significant road rebuild programme across the Waikato, alongside many resealing and resurfacing site...
The Government has laid out next steps in New Zealand’s road toward building another crossing for Waitematā Harbour. “The existing Auckland Harbour Bridge is one of...
Unseasonal weather is further evidence we need to think differently The impact of bad weather on transport was covered extensively in the me...
This week NZTA fired a major warning shot in the battle against fraudulent driver licences. The land transport regulator has moved to cancel 440 commercial driver licence...
As we approach Christmas, the usual ramp up in supply chain activity is well underway. Truck movements are up, ports are busy, the ferries are full…the seasonal bump is u...
I was one of three New Zealanders at the Heavy Vehicle Transport and Technology HVTT18 symposium at Laval University, Quebec, Canada last week. It was a grim time f...
Port Marlborough has opened its new Westshore Warehouse, marking a major milestone in the development of a new Blue Economy precinct in Picton by Port Marlborough. The pu...
An awareness video that includes information about the lights on load pilots with oversize loads has been released by the NZ Heavy Haulage Association. Mark McNeilly, Chairman of ...
I haven’t done any substantive analysis, but after reading a number of very recent stories from overseas, particularly from the US and Australia, it appears there is a gr...
A few weeks ago, in Heads Up, we ran a story about the closure of the Kinleith Mill and the staff that were available for redeployment. There is no disputing...
After a well-earned rest over the Christmas Holidays the NRC team is hitting the ground running with a Select Committee appearance next week to represent our concerns on ...
Heavy vehicle wheel alignments must be one of the most overlooked maintenance services that the transport industry faces today. With the increasing deterioration of New Z...
Heavy vehicle safety compliance is more than a box-ticking exercise—it’s the backbone of a responsible and resilient transport sector. This week, I had the pleasure of at...
Last week 1News reported an agricultural contractor bemoaning he was facing about $12,000 in fines for being overloaded. That story included some comments by Transport Minister Chris B...
The unseasonal stormy weather has closed parts of three State Highways in the upper half of the North Island due to flooding and slips, resulting in lengthy diversions in...
Maintenance on the wire rope barrier on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri is coming up soon, which will mean one-way closures and lane restriction...
WM New Zealand has marked a major milestone in sustainable waste collection with the debut of its first Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric rear loader, a next‑generation vehi...
The government has announced changes to light vehicle inspections, including a reduction in test frequency for a range of light vehicles according to their age, bringing ...
The Government is accelerating progress on its bold work programme to modernise New Zealand’s land transport rules, with public consultation beginning today on three sign...
Major roading improvements for Rolleston will drive jobs and economic growth in this growing part of Canterbury, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “The State Hi...
Heavy rain has de-stabilised the large slips, meaning it is now unsafe for our contractors to continue clearing work through SH2 Waioweka Gorge. With weather ...
As part of a broader suite of health and safety reforms, the Government has agreed to a range of changes that will significantly refocus WorkSafe from an enforcement agen...
Physical works on the Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project are now underway, with demolition of the old Vehicle Access Bridge commencing this week in Picton. The start of ...
As New Zealand's economy continues its upward recovery, employers once again face the challenges of skill shortages and the pressing need to access reliable talent from o...
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|
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Since 2024 NRC along with other transport industry associations have been working to get some rule changes made for commercial and heavy transport. It’s been thirty years...
This week, Transporting New Zealand has been closely monitoring updates on fuel prices and fuel security, including attending a special meeting of the Freight Advisory Co...
It will be subject to a week of night closures from Monday 16 March to Thursday 19 March, between 9pm and 5am. As with work undertaken for the Terrace Tunnel in Feb...
With decades of experience designing and building transport solutions for New Zealand conditions, The Patchell Group continues to focus on what it does best — producing r...
Those of us trying to enjoy a holiday in the upper North Island mid-Jan could be forgiven for thinking that we were experiencing Cyclone Gabrielle-level rainfall again. &...
As schools return for term one, New Zealand roads are about to re-enter their most dangerous daily window - and it’s not late at night or on long-haul routes. New f...
As I cast my mind back to late November, it was full of optimism that summer was just around the corner, and so hopefully was the opportunity to enjoy those long, warm nights that came...
The result of next year’s election is anyone’s guess. This week’s Read More
Churton Park residents wanting to use State Highway 1 at night will have to take a different route to the highway next month. Three-weeks of night closures for the ...
Business New Zealand insight While it might not be what we want to hear, I don’t think it will be a surprise to our members that Business NZ r...
Proposed tolling for Canterbury’s new Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass (B2P) strikes a balance between helping pay for much-needed infrastructure and minimi...
Interest in road funding continues It has been a big fortnight for transport funding announcements. A week on from Minister Bishop’s update about t...
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) contractors are hard at work at several state highway sites across the top of the South Island, as the massive clean-up and repair ...
November was another challenging month for the New Zealand new truck and trailer market. A total of 279 new truck registrations for the month sees the market well b...
Battery electric heavy commercial vehicle
registrations are up significantly this year with 169 units being registered in the first nine months of 2024. It’s a notable in...
The Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament, marking a major step forward in tackling congestion and im...
A busy season of road resurfacing and drainage improvements for one of Wellington’s most critical transport links is set to kick off. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotah...
In a high-stakes legal battle, the advocacy group Movement has taken action in the High Court in Wellington to halt the rollout of speed limit increases across New Zealan...
This week an article citing the most recent Centrix Credit Indicator report was published, which revealed liquidations in the transport sector were up 52% over the previo...
Gareth Kiernan, Chief Forecaster, Infometrics - Falling interest rates and limited growth in labour costs continued to keep overall transport costs in check in the Septem...
National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is backing the Greater Manawatū City and Regional Deal Proposal, saying the Deal’s five priorit...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says transport regulations should be urgently amended to allow certain trucks to carry higher payloads, as diesel prices...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is calling for Gisborne District Council to urgently repair Tiniroto Road between Gisborne and Wairoa, warning its deter...
Transporting New Zealand is backing Road Safety Week (4-10 May), coordinated by the road safety charity Brake with sponsorship from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and Be...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is backing the Government’s changes to the driver licensing scheme, saying the changes will help get more New Zealanders...
Over the last 15 years or so, High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMVs) have become more visible on New Zealand roads. They are heavier, longer, and - surprisingly for som...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the certainty provided by Minister Peter’s announcement on the Cook Strait ferry project, saying i...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand is endorsing plans to toll the new 10km motorway from SH1 Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and the new Woodend Bypas...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that the closure of SH2 Waioweka Gorge will result in significant delays and additional costs for freight customers...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that consumers and businesses can expect continued upward pressure on freight costs, as Port of Auckland e...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the Government’s Read More
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming a dramatic fall in temporary traffic management spending and excessive road cone use. This i...
National road freight organisation Transporting New Zealand says this Saturday’s official opening of the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway is great news for the ...
National Road Freight Association Transporting New Zealand says that road freight companies have a key role to play in avoiding accidents at level crossings, as TrackSAFE Foundation’s ...
Road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the announcement from the government confirming which drugs will be tested under the new ro...
With fuel prices skyrocketing due to global instability, this is a tough time for transport operators. Unfortunately, road freight has been a slim-margin game for some ti...
As I write this Taranaki’s main northbound route, State Highway 3, remains closed, with major slip damage closing the Awakino Gorge between Mokau and Piopio. Digging thro...
Transport operators must pass on the substantial fuel price increases resulting from the Iran conflict says National Road Carriers Association. “Today we have...
Road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is recommending transport operators prepare for random roadside drug testing, which is gradually being r...
I’ve been a bit unlucky recently with my travel around the country. I had two weeks of leave in the South Island and was due to return to Wellington last Sunday, bu...
TR Group Expands Hydrogen Truck Range, Accelerating Clean Transport Solutions Today, TR Group launches its hydrogen 50-tonne prime mover with a customer event at Hampton ...
This week I had the pleasure of attending the TR Group launch of its suite of hydrogen trucks including their 50max capable prime mover at Hampton Downs Racetrack. This h...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has shared dashcam footage from members showing some hair-raising near-misses, and says that impatient driving ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 1.1% in January but is up a solid 3.6% year-on-year. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.4% in the month, but this was off the back o...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 0.2% in November and is 3.3% higher than a year ago. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) eased 0.1% in the month, and is up 0.9% y/y.&...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 0.6% in April and is unchanged versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.7%, and is up 1.7% y/y. Li...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.4% in July and is 0.9% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) lifted 1.8% in the month, and is up 2.8% y...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.2% in October and is 3.2% higher than a year ago, with annual growth increasing rapidly. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 2.5% in February to be up 4.5% year-on-year, its strongest annual growth in three years. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.4% in t...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.5% in September and is 2.6% higher than a year ago – the strongest annual growth since March 2024. The more volatile Heavy Traffic In...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 2.4% in March to be up 3.6% y/y. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 0.4% in the month, and is up 2.3% y/y. Light traffic (motorbi...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) continues to bounce around a fairly flat trend, up 0.1% in March and down 0.4% y/y. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.1%, t...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 0.5% in May and is up 0.3% versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 3.0%, and is up 1.7% year on year. ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 1.3% in June and is 0.9% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) also fell 1.3% in the month, but is up 3.0...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.0% in August and is 1.5% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 1.3% in the month, but is still up ...
This week we completed our submission to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee on the Regulatory Systems (Transport) Amendment Bill. The Bill covers a number o...
The Tyrewise scheme continues to forge ahead, with over 19,000 tyre collections booked by 6,500 app users, resulting in over 1.12 million tyres collected for processing a...
The Tyrewise Grant Fund will invest in innovative projects that lead to higher volumes of New Zealand generated end-of-life tyres being processed into tyre-derived produc...
UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is launching UD Trust in New Zealand, a fixed price service plan programme consisting of scheduled service, maintenance and rep...
UD Truck Distributors NZ Ltd (UD Trucks) announces that a new Condor range of medium duty trucks will be available in New Zealand from early 2026, with the order book ope...
UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is expanding its nationwide service network with the appointment of eight Truckstops service agents across the upper and centra...
UD Trucks New Zealand has unveiled the new Condor to customers, industry, and guests, at a launch event at its Auckland head office in Wiri. Zane Erwee, Gener...
Drivers can expect delays during road rehabilitation work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Onewa Road and Esmonde Road. The rehabilitation has been scheduled for ap...
In a continued effort to enhance road safety for drivers of high-sided vehicles, a series of Rollover Prevention workshops is scheduled across the South Island. These han...
State Highway 16 (SH16) will close in both directions between Trigg Road and Foster Road from 7pm Saturday 8 November to 5am Monday 10 November 2025 to replace a large st...
Work to reduce the risk of future slips on State Highway 60 over Tākaka Hill will see two short night-time road closures at Goodall’s Straight in the coming weeks. ...
People using the State Highway 1 and State Highway 5 roundabout at Taupō will have noticed the Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre being built is well advanced. The ad...
In October 2024, Channel Infrastructure NZ Limited (Channel or Channel Infrastructure} announced it had entered into a conditional project development agreement with Sead...
A long-awaited upgrade to a key State Highway 1 intersection is now underway after government support for the project. Contractors on behalf of the New Zealand Tran...
Train commuters and businesses moving goods around the country will see more reliable rail services, thanks to the Government’s investment of $604.6 million for rail upgr...
Tasman District Mayor Tim King is welcoming the level of financial support from central government and its agencies to help pay the bill for roading repairs following the...
Drivers travelling on sections of State Highway 1 on Vivian Street and Kent Terrace can expect smoother journeys ahead, with resurfacing works planned next week. Th...
A national collective of driver education and road safety advocates is calling on the Government to commit to establishing a National Driver Equity Fund. The fund would b...
Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive Alan Pollard said moves to right-size New Zealand’s health and safety system were well-intentioned following a ‘quality’ con...
To help keep young New Zealanders safe, variable speed limits are coming into force outside schools on state highways in Northland and north Auckland, targeting the times...
The Maritime Union of New Zealand today welcomed the decision by Associate Transport Minister James Meager to decline NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers’ (NACC) application to op...
Volvo Trucks keeps pushing the boundaries for electric truck transport. With the launch of its new electric trucks with improved performance, flexibility and ranges up to...
Ahead of Australian Made Week, Volvo Group Australia (Volvo) today marks a pivotal moment for Australian manufacturing, announcing it will build the first-ever Australian...
A new range of horsepower ratings for Volvo’s popular Euro 6, 13-litre engine platform has been announced for the brand’s versatile FM and FMX range. With power options n...
Volvo’s gas-powered trucks are growing in volume as more markets are embracing alternative fuels that enable significant reduction of CO2 emissions. 2025 was Volvo’s best...
This season, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is investing in a significant road rebuild programme across the Waikato, alongside many resealing and resurfacing site...
The Government has laid out next steps in New Zealand’s road toward building another crossing for Waitematā Harbour. “The existing Auckland Harbour Bridge is one of...
Unseasonal weather is further evidence we need to think differently The impact of bad weather on transport was covered extensively in the me...
This week NZTA fired a major warning shot in the battle against fraudulent driver licences. The land transport regulator has moved to cancel 440 commercial driver licence...
As we approach Christmas, the usual ramp up in supply chain activity is well underway. Truck movements are up, ports are busy, the ferries are full…the seasonal bump is u...
I was one of three New Zealanders at the Heavy Vehicle Transport and Technology HVTT18 symposium at Laval University, Quebec, Canada last week. It was a grim time f...
Port Marlborough has opened its new Westshore Warehouse, marking a major milestone in the development of a new Blue Economy precinct in Picton by Port Marlborough. The pu...
An awareness video that includes information about the lights on load pilots with oversize loads has been released by the NZ Heavy Haulage Association. Mark McNeilly, Chairman of ...
I haven’t done any substantive analysis, but after reading a number of very recent stories from overseas, particularly from the US and Australia, it appears there is a gr...
A few weeks ago, in Heads Up, we ran a story about the closure of the Kinleith Mill and the staff that were available for redeployment. There is no disputing...
After a well-earned rest over the Christmas Holidays the NRC team is hitting the ground running with a Select Committee appearance next week to represent our concerns on ...
Heavy vehicle wheel alignments must be one of the most overlooked maintenance services that the transport industry faces today. With the increasing deterioration of New Z...
Heavy vehicle safety compliance is more than a box-ticking exercise—it’s the backbone of a responsible and resilient transport sector. This week, I had the pleasure of at...
Last week 1News reported an agricultural contractor bemoaning he was facing about $12,000 in fines for being overloaded. That story included some comments by Transport Minister Chris B...
The unseasonal stormy weather has closed parts of three State Highways in the upper half of the North Island due to flooding and slips, resulting in lengthy diversions in...
Maintenance on the wire rope barrier on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri is coming up soon, which will mean one-way closures and lane restriction...
WM New Zealand has marked a major milestone in sustainable waste collection with the debut of its first Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric rear loader, a next‑generation vehi...
The government has announced changes to light vehicle inspections, including a reduction in test frequency for a range of light vehicles according to their age, bringing ...
The Government is accelerating progress on its bold work programme to modernise New Zealand’s land transport rules, with public consultation beginning today on three sign...
Major roading improvements for Rolleston will drive jobs and economic growth in this growing part of Canterbury, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “The State Hi...
Heavy rain has de-stabilised the large slips, meaning it is now unsafe for our contractors to continue clearing work through SH2 Waioweka Gorge. With weather ...
As part of a broader suite of health and safety reforms, the Government has agreed to a range of changes that will significantly refocus WorkSafe from an enforcement agen...
Physical works on the Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project are now underway, with demolition of the old Vehicle Access Bridge commencing this week in Picton. The start of ...
As New Zealand's economy continues its upward recovery, employers once again face the challenges of skill shortages and the pressing need to access reliable talent from o...
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Since 2024 NRC along with other transport industry associations have been working to get some rule changes made for commercial and heavy transport. It’s been thirty years...
This week, Transporting New Zealand has been closely monitoring updates on fuel prices and fuel security, including attending a special meeting of the Freight Advisory Co...
It will be subject to a week of night closures from Monday 16 March to Thursday 19 March, between 9pm and 5am. As with work undertaken for the Terrace Tunnel in Feb...
With decades of experience designing and building transport solutions for New Zealand conditions, The Patchell Group continues to focus on what it does best — producing r...
Those of us trying to enjoy a holiday in the upper North Island mid-Jan could be forgiven for thinking that we were experiencing Cyclone Gabrielle-level rainfall again. &...
As schools return for term one, New Zealand roads are about to re-enter their most dangerous daily window - and it’s not late at night or on long-haul routes. New f...
As I cast my mind back to late November, it was full of optimism that summer was just around the corner, and so hopefully was the opportunity to enjoy those long, warm nights that came...
The result of next year’s election is anyone’s guess. This week’s Read More
Churton Park residents wanting to use State Highway 1 at night will have to take a different route to the highway next month. Three-weeks of night closures for the ...
Business New Zealand insight While it might not be what we want to hear, I don’t think it will be a surprise to our members that Business NZ r...
Proposed tolling for Canterbury’s new Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass (B2P) strikes a balance between helping pay for much-needed infrastructure and minimi...
Interest in road funding continues It has been a big fortnight for transport funding announcements. A week on from Minister Bishop’s update about t...
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) contractors are hard at work at several state highway sites across the top of the South Island, as the massive clean-up and repair ...
November was another challenging month for the New Zealand new truck and trailer market. A total of 279 new truck registrations for the month sees the market well b...
Battery electric heavy commercial vehicle
registrations are up significantly this year with 169 units being registered in the first nine months of 2024. It’s a notable in...
The Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament, marking a major step forward in tackling congestion and im...
A busy season of road resurfacing and drainage improvements for one of Wellington’s most critical transport links is set to kick off. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotah...
In a high-stakes legal battle, the advocacy group Movement has taken action in the High Court in Wellington to halt the rollout of speed limit increases across New Zealan...
This week an article citing the most recent Centrix Credit Indicator report was published, which revealed liquidations in the transport sector were up 52% over the previo...
Gareth Kiernan, Chief Forecaster, Infometrics - Falling interest rates and limited growth in labour costs continued to keep overall transport costs in check in the Septem...
National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is backing the Greater Manawatū City and Regional Deal Proposal, saying the Deal’s five priorit...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says transport regulations should be urgently amended to allow certain trucks to carry higher payloads, as diesel prices...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is calling for Gisborne District Council to urgently repair Tiniroto Road between Gisborne and Wairoa, warning its deter...
Transporting New Zealand is backing Road Safety Week (4-10 May), coordinated by the road safety charity Brake with sponsorship from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and Be...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is backing the Government’s changes to the driver licensing scheme, saying the changes will help get more New Zealanders...
Over the last 15 years or so, High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMVs) have become more visible on New Zealand roads. They are heavier, longer, and - surprisingly for som...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the certainty provided by Minister Peter’s announcement on the Cook Strait ferry project, saying i...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand is endorsing plans to toll the new 10km motorway from SH1 Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and the new Woodend Bypas...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that the closure of SH2 Waioweka Gorge will result in significant delays and additional costs for freight customers...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that consumers and businesses can expect continued upward pressure on freight costs, as Port of Auckland e...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the Government’s Read More
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming a dramatic fall in temporary traffic management spending and excessive road cone use. This i...
National road freight organisation Transporting New Zealand says this Saturday’s official opening of the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway is great news for the ...
National Road Freight Association Transporting New Zealand says that road freight companies have a key role to play in avoiding accidents at level crossings, as TrackSAFE Foundation’s ...
Road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the announcement from the government confirming which drugs will be tested under the new ro...
With fuel prices skyrocketing due to global instability, this is a tough time for transport operators. Unfortunately, road freight has been a slim-margin game for some ti...
As I write this Taranaki’s main northbound route, State Highway 3, remains closed, with major slip damage closing the Awakino Gorge between Mokau and Piopio. Digging thro...
Transport operators must pass on the substantial fuel price increases resulting from the Iran conflict says National Road Carriers Association. “Today we have...
Road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is recommending transport operators prepare for random roadside drug testing, which is gradually being r...
I’ve been a bit unlucky recently with my travel around the country. I had two weeks of leave in the South Island and was due to return to Wellington last Sunday, bu...
TR Group Expands Hydrogen Truck Range, Accelerating Clean Transport Solutions Today, TR Group launches its hydrogen 50-tonne prime mover with a customer event at Hampton ...
This week I had the pleasure of attending the TR Group launch of its suite of hydrogen trucks including their 50max capable prime mover at Hampton Downs Racetrack. This h...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has shared dashcam footage from members showing some hair-raising near-misses, and says that impatient driving ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 1.1% in January but is up a solid 3.6% year-on-year. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.4% in the month, but this was off the back o...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 0.2% in November and is 3.3% higher than a year ago. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) eased 0.1% in the month, and is up 0.9% y/y.&...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 0.6% in April and is unchanged versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.7%, and is up 1.7% y/y. Li...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.4% in July and is 0.9% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) lifted 1.8% in the month, and is up 2.8% y...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.2% in October and is 3.2% higher than a year ago, with annual growth increasing rapidly. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 2.5% in February to be up 4.5% year-on-year, its strongest annual growth in three years. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.4% in t...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.5% in September and is 2.6% higher than a year ago – the strongest annual growth since March 2024. The more volatile Heavy Traffic In...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 2.4% in March to be up 3.6% y/y. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 0.4% in the month, and is up 2.3% y/y. Light traffic (motorbi...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) continues to bounce around a fairly flat trend, up 0.1% in March and down 0.4% y/y. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.1%, t...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 0.5% in May and is up 0.3% versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 3.0%, and is up 1.7% year on year. ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 1.3% in June and is 0.9% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) also fell 1.3% in the month, but is up 3.0...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.0% in August and is 1.5% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 1.3% in the month, but is still up ...
This week we completed our submission to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee on the Regulatory Systems (Transport) Amendment Bill. The Bill covers a number o...
The Tyrewise scheme continues to forge ahead, with over 19,000 tyre collections booked by 6,500 app users, resulting in over 1.12 million tyres collected for processing a...
The Tyrewise Grant Fund will invest in innovative projects that lead to higher volumes of New Zealand generated end-of-life tyres being processed into tyre-derived produc...
UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is launching UD Trust in New Zealand, a fixed price service plan programme consisting of scheduled service, maintenance and rep...
UD Truck Distributors NZ Ltd (UD Trucks) announces that a new Condor range of medium duty trucks will be available in New Zealand from early 2026, with the order book ope...
UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is expanding its nationwide service network with the appointment of eight Truckstops service agents across the upper and centra...
UD Trucks New Zealand has unveiled the new Condor to customers, industry, and guests, at a launch event at its Auckland head office in Wiri. Zane Erwee, Gener...
Drivers can expect delays during road rehabilitation work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Onewa Road and Esmonde Road. The rehabilitation has been scheduled for ap...
In a continued effort to enhance road safety for drivers of high-sided vehicles, a series of Rollover Prevention workshops is scheduled across the South Island. These han...
State Highway 16 (SH16) will close in both directions between Trigg Road and Foster Road from 7pm Saturday 8 November to 5am Monday 10 November 2025 to replace a large st...
Work to reduce the risk of future slips on State Highway 60 over Tākaka Hill will see two short night-time road closures at Goodall’s Straight in the coming weeks. ...
People using the State Highway 1 and State Highway 5 roundabout at Taupō will have noticed the Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre being built is well advanced. The ad...
In October 2024, Channel Infrastructure NZ Limited (Channel or Channel Infrastructure} announced it had entered into a conditional project development agreement with Sead...
A long-awaited upgrade to a key State Highway 1 intersection is now underway after government support for the project. Contractors on behalf of the New Zealand Tran...
Train commuters and businesses moving goods around the country will see more reliable rail services, thanks to the Government’s investment of $604.6 million for rail upgr...
Tasman District Mayor Tim King is welcoming the level of financial support from central government and its agencies to help pay the bill for roading repairs following the...
Drivers travelling on sections of State Highway 1 on Vivian Street and Kent Terrace can expect smoother journeys ahead, with resurfacing works planned next week. Th...
A national collective of driver education and road safety advocates is calling on the Government to commit to establishing a National Driver Equity Fund. The fund would b...
Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive Alan Pollard said moves to right-size New Zealand’s health and safety system were well-intentioned following a ‘quality’ con...
To help keep young New Zealanders safe, variable speed limits are coming into force outside schools on state highways in Northland and north Auckland, targeting the times...
The Maritime Union of New Zealand today welcomed the decision by Associate Transport Minister James Meager to decline NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers’ (NACC) application to op...
Volvo Trucks keeps pushing the boundaries for electric truck transport. With the launch of its new electric trucks with improved performance, flexibility and ranges up to...
Ahead of Australian Made Week, Volvo Group Australia (Volvo) today marks a pivotal moment for Australian manufacturing, announcing it will build the first-ever Australian...
A new range of horsepower ratings for Volvo’s popular Euro 6, 13-litre engine platform has been announced for the brand’s versatile FM and FMX range. With power options n...
Volvo’s gas-powered trucks are growing in volume as more markets are embracing alternative fuels that enable significant reduction of CO2 emissions. 2025 was Volvo’s best...
This season, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is investing in a significant road rebuild programme across the Waikato, alongside many resealing and resurfacing site...
The Government has laid out next steps in New Zealand’s road toward building another crossing for Waitematā Harbour. “The existing Auckland Harbour Bridge is one of...
Unseasonal weather is further evidence we need to think differently The impact of bad weather on transport was covered extensively in the me...
This week NZTA fired a major warning shot in the battle against fraudulent driver licences. The land transport regulator has moved to cancel 440 commercial driver licence...
As we approach Christmas, the usual ramp up in supply chain activity is well underway. Truck movements are up, ports are busy, the ferries are full…the seasonal bump is u...
I was one of three New Zealanders at the Heavy Vehicle Transport and Technology HVTT18 symposium at Laval University, Quebec, Canada last week. It was a grim time f...
Port Marlborough has opened its new Westshore Warehouse, marking a major milestone in the development of a new Blue Economy precinct in Picton by Port Marlborough. The pu...
An awareness video that includes information about the lights on load pilots with oversize loads has been released by the NZ Heavy Haulage Association. Mark McNeilly, Chairman of ...
I haven’t done any substantive analysis, but after reading a number of very recent stories from overseas, particularly from the US and Australia, it appears there is a gr...
A few weeks ago, in Heads Up, we ran a story about the closure of the Kinleith Mill and the staff that were available for redeployment. There is no disputing...
After a well-earned rest over the Christmas Holidays the NRC team is hitting the ground running with a Select Committee appearance next week to represent our concerns on ...
Heavy vehicle wheel alignments must be one of the most overlooked maintenance services that the transport industry faces today. With the increasing deterioration of New Z...
Heavy vehicle safety compliance is more than a box-ticking exercise—it’s the backbone of a responsible and resilient transport sector. This week, I had the pleasure of at...
Last week 1News reported an agricultural contractor bemoaning he was facing about $12,000 in fines for being overloaded. That story included some comments by Transport Minister Chris B...
The unseasonal stormy weather has closed parts of three State Highways in the upper half of the North Island due to flooding and slips, resulting in lengthy diversions in...
Maintenance on the wire rope barrier on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri is coming up soon, which will mean one-way closures and lane restriction...
WM New Zealand has marked a major milestone in sustainable waste collection with the debut of its first Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric rear loader, a next‑generation vehi...
The government has announced changes to light vehicle inspections, including a reduction in test frequency for a range of light vehicles according to their age, bringing ...
The Government is accelerating progress on its bold work programme to modernise New Zealand’s land transport rules, with public consultation beginning today on three sign...
Major roading improvements for Rolleston will drive jobs and economic growth in this growing part of Canterbury, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “The State Hi...
Heavy rain has de-stabilised the large slips, meaning it is now unsafe for our contractors to continue clearing work through SH2 Waioweka Gorge. With weather ...
As part of a broader suite of health and safety reforms, the Government has agreed to a range of changes that will significantly refocus WorkSafe from an enforcement agen...
Physical works on the Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project are now underway, with demolition of the old Vehicle Access Bridge commencing this week in Picton. The start of ...
As New Zealand's economy continues its upward recovery, employers once again face the challenges of skill shortages and the pressing need to access reliable talent from o...
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|
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Since 2024 NRC along with other transport industry associations have been working to get some rule changes made for commercial and heavy transport. It’s been thirty years...
This week, Transporting New Zealand has been closely monitoring updates on fuel prices and fuel security, including attending a special meeting of the Freight Advisory Co...
It will be subject to a week of night closures from Monday 16 March to Thursday 19 March, between 9pm and 5am. As with work undertaken for the Terrace Tunnel in Feb...
With decades of experience designing and building transport solutions for New Zealand conditions, The Patchell Group continues to focus on what it does best — producing r...
Those of us trying to enjoy a holiday in the upper North Island mid-Jan could be forgiven for thinking that we were experiencing Cyclone Gabrielle-level rainfall again. &...
As schools return for term one, New Zealand roads are about to re-enter their most dangerous daily window - and it’s not late at night or on long-haul routes. New f...
As I cast my mind back to late November, it was full of optimism that summer was just around the corner, and so hopefully was the opportunity to enjoy those long, warm nights that came...
The result of next year’s election is anyone’s guess. This week’s Read More
Churton Park residents wanting to use State Highway 1 at night will have to take a different route to the highway next month. Three-weeks of night closures for the ...
Business New Zealand insight While it might not be what we want to hear, I don’t think it will be a surprise to our members that Business NZ r...
Proposed tolling for Canterbury’s new Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass (B2P) strikes a balance between helping pay for much-needed infrastructure and minimi...
Interest in road funding continues It has been a big fortnight for transport funding announcements. A week on from Minister Bishop’s update about t...
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) contractors are hard at work at several state highway sites across the top of the South Island, as the massive clean-up and repair ...
November was another challenging month for the New Zealand new truck and trailer market. A total of 279 new truck registrations for the month sees the market well b...
Battery electric heavy commercial vehicle
registrations are up significantly this year with 169 units being registered in the first nine months of 2024. It’s a notable in...
The Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament, marking a major step forward in tackling congestion and im...
A busy season of road resurfacing and drainage improvements for one of Wellington’s most critical transport links is set to kick off. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotah...
In a high-stakes legal battle, the advocacy group Movement has taken action in the High Court in Wellington to halt the rollout of speed limit increases across New Zealan...
This week an article citing the most recent Centrix Credit Indicator report was published, which revealed liquidations in the transport sector were up 52% over the previo...
Gareth Kiernan, Chief Forecaster, Infometrics - Falling interest rates and limited growth in labour costs continued to keep overall transport costs in check in the Septem...
National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is backing the Greater Manawatū City and Regional Deal Proposal, saying the Deal’s five priorit...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says transport regulations should be urgently amended to allow certain trucks to carry higher payloads, as diesel prices...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is calling for Gisborne District Council to urgently repair Tiniroto Road between Gisborne and Wairoa, warning its deter...
Transporting New Zealand is backing Road Safety Week (4-10 May), coordinated by the road safety charity Brake with sponsorship from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and Be...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is backing the Government’s changes to the driver licensing scheme, saying the changes will help get more New Zealanders...
Over the last 15 years or so, High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMVs) have become more visible on New Zealand roads. They are heavier, longer, and - surprisingly for som...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the certainty provided by Minister Peter’s announcement on the Cook Strait ferry project, saying i...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand is endorsing plans to toll the new 10km motorway from SH1 Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and the new Woodend Bypas...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that the closure of SH2 Waioweka Gorge will result in significant delays and additional costs for freight customers...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that consumers and businesses can expect continued upward pressure on freight costs, as Port of Auckland e...
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the Government’s Read More
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming a dramatic fall in temporary traffic management spending and excessive road cone use. This i...
National road freight organisation Transporting New Zealand says this Saturday’s official opening of the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway is great news for the ...
National Road Freight Association Transporting New Zealand says that road freight companies have a key role to play in avoiding accidents at level crossings, as TrackSAFE Foundation’s ...
Road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the announcement from the government confirming which drugs will be tested under the new ro...
With fuel prices skyrocketing due to global instability, this is a tough time for transport operators. Unfortunately, road freight has been a slim-margin game for some ti...
As I write this Taranaki’s main northbound route, State Highway 3, remains closed, with major slip damage closing the Awakino Gorge between Mokau and Piopio. Digging thro...
Transport operators must pass on the substantial fuel price increases resulting from the Iran conflict says National Road Carriers Association. “Today we have...
Road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is recommending transport operators prepare for random roadside drug testing, which is gradually being r...
I’ve been a bit unlucky recently with my travel around the country. I had two weeks of leave in the South Island and was due to return to Wellington last Sunday, bu...
TR Group Expands Hydrogen Truck Range, Accelerating Clean Transport Solutions Today, TR Group launches its hydrogen 50-tonne prime mover with a customer event at Hampton ...
This week I had the pleasure of attending the TR Group launch of its suite of hydrogen trucks including their 50max capable prime mover at Hampton Downs Racetrack. This h...
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has shared dashcam footage from members showing some hair-raising near-misses, and says that impatient driving ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 1.1% in January but is up a solid 3.6% year-on-year. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.4% in the month, but this was off the back o...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 0.2% in November and is 3.3% higher than a year ago. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) eased 0.1% in the month, and is up 0.9% y/y.&...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 0.6% in April and is unchanged versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.7%, and is up 1.7% y/y. Li...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.4% in July and is 0.9% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) lifted 1.8% in the month, and is up 2.8% y...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.2% in October and is 3.2% higher than a year ago, with annual growth increasing rapidly. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 2.5% in February to be up 4.5% year-on-year, its strongest annual growth in three years. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.4% in t...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.5% in September and is 2.6% higher than a year ago – the strongest annual growth since March 2024. The more volatile Heavy Traffic In...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 2.4% in March to be up 3.6% y/y. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 0.4% in the month, and is up 2.3% y/y. Light traffic (motorbi...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) continues to bounce around a fairly flat trend, up 0.1% in March and down 0.4% y/y. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.1%, t...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 0.5% in May and is up 0.3% versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 3.0%, and is up 1.7% year on year. ...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 1.3% in June and is 0.9% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) also fell 1.3% in the month, but is up 3.0...
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.0% in August and is 1.5% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 1.3% in the month, but is still up ...
This week we completed our submission to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee on the Regulatory Systems (Transport) Amendment Bill. The Bill covers a number o...
The Tyrewise scheme continues to forge ahead, with over 19,000 tyre collections booked by 6,500 app users, resulting in over 1.12 million tyres collected for processing a...
The Tyrewise Grant Fund will invest in innovative projects that lead to higher volumes of New Zealand generated end-of-life tyres being processed into tyre-derived produc...
UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is launching UD Trust in New Zealand, a fixed price service plan programme consisting of scheduled service, maintenance and rep...
UD Truck Distributors NZ Ltd (UD Trucks) announces that a new Condor range of medium duty trucks will be available in New Zealand from early 2026, with the order book ope...
UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is expanding its nationwide service network with the appointment of eight Truckstops service agents across the upper and centra...
UD Trucks New Zealand has unveiled the new Condor to customers, industry, and guests, at a launch event at its Auckland head office in Wiri. Zane Erwee, Gener...
Drivers can expect delays during road rehabilitation work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Onewa Road and Esmonde Road. The rehabilitation has been scheduled for ap...
In a continued effort to enhance road safety for drivers of high-sided vehicles, a series of Rollover Prevention workshops is scheduled across the South Island. These han...
State Highway 16 (SH16) will close in both directions between Trigg Road and Foster Road from 7pm Saturday 8 November to 5am Monday 10 November 2025 to replace a large st...
Work to reduce the risk of future slips on State Highway 60 over Tākaka Hill will see two short night-time road closures at Goodall’s Straight in the coming weeks. ...
People using the State Highway 1 and State Highway 5 roundabout at Taupō will have noticed the Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre being built is well advanced. The ad...
In October 2024, Channel Infrastructure NZ Limited (Channel or Channel Infrastructure} announced it had entered into a conditional project development agreement with Sead...
A long-awaited upgrade to a key State Highway 1 intersection is now underway after government support for the project. Contractors on behalf of the New Zealand Tran...
Train commuters and businesses moving goods around the country will see more reliable rail services, thanks to the Government’s investment of $604.6 million for rail upgr...
Tasman District Mayor Tim King is welcoming the level of financial support from central government and its agencies to help pay the bill for roading repairs following the...
Drivers travelling on sections of State Highway 1 on Vivian Street and Kent Terrace can expect smoother journeys ahead, with resurfacing works planned next week. Th...
A national collective of driver education and road safety advocates is calling on the Government to commit to establishing a National Driver Equity Fund. The fund would b...
Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive Alan Pollard said moves to right-size New Zealand’s health and safety system were well-intentioned following a ‘quality’ con...
To help keep young New Zealanders safe, variable speed limits are coming into force outside schools on state highways in Northland and north Auckland, targeting the times...
The Maritime Union of New Zealand today welcomed the decision by Associate Transport Minister James Meager to decline NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers’ (NACC) application to op...
Volvo Trucks keeps pushing the boundaries for electric truck transport. With the launch of its new electric trucks with improved performance, flexibility and ranges up to...
Ahead of Australian Made Week, Volvo Group Australia (Volvo) today marks a pivotal moment for Australian manufacturing, announcing it will build the first-ever Australian...
A new range of horsepower ratings for Volvo’s popular Euro 6, 13-litre engine platform has been announced for the brand’s versatile FM and FMX range. With power options n...
Volvo’s gas-powered trucks are growing in volume as more markets are embracing alternative fuels that enable significant reduction of CO2 emissions. 2025 was Volvo’s best...
This season, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is investing in a significant road rebuild programme across the Waikato, alongside many resealing and resurfacing site...
The Government has laid out next steps in New Zealand’s road toward building another crossing for Waitematā Harbour. “The existing Auckland Harbour Bridge is one of...
Unseasonal weather is further evidence we need to think differently The impact of bad weather on transport was covered extensively in the me...
This week NZTA fired a major warning shot in the battle against fraudulent driver licences. The land transport regulator has moved to cancel 440 commercial driver licence...
As we approach Christmas, the usual ramp up in supply chain activity is well underway. Truck movements are up, ports are busy, the ferries are full…the seasonal bump is u...
I was one of three New Zealanders at the Heavy Vehicle Transport and Technology HVTT18 symposium at Laval University, Quebec, Canada last week. It was a grim time f...
Port Marlborough has opened its new Westshore Warehouse, marking a major milestone in the development of a new Blue Economy precinct in Picton by Port Marlborough. The pu...
An awareness video that includes information about the lights on load pilots with oversize loads has been released by the NZ Heavy Haulage Association. Mark McNeilly, Chairman of ...
I haven’t done any substantive analysis, but after reading a number of very recent stories from overseas, particularly from the US and Australia, it appears there is a gr...
A few weeks ago, in Heads Up, we ran a story about the closure of the Kinleith Mill and the staff that were available for redeployment. There is no disputing...
After a well-earned rest over the Christmas Holidays the NRC team is hitting the ground running with a Select Committee appearance next week to represent our concerns on ...
Heavy vehicle wheel alignments must be one of the most overlooked maintenance services that the transport industry faces today. With the increasing deterioration of New Z...
Heavy vehicle safety compliance is more than a box-ticking exercise—it’s the backbone of a responsible and resilient transport sector. This week, I had the pleasure of at...
Last week 1News reported an agricultural contractor bemoaning he was facing about $12,000 in fines for being overloaded. That story included some comments by Transport Minister Chris B...
The unseasonal stormy weather has closed parts of three State Highways in the upper half of the North Island due to flooding and slips, resulting in lengthy diversions in...
Maintenance on the wire rope barrier on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri is coming up soon, which will mean one-way closures and lane restriction...
WM New Zealand has marked a major milestone in sustainable waste collection with the debut of its first Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric rear loader, a next‑generation vehi...
The government has announced changes to light vehicle inspections, including a reduction in test frequency for a range of light vehicles according to their age, bringing ...
The Government is accelerating progress on its bold work programme to modernise New Zealand’s land transport rules, with public consultation beginning today on three sign...
Major roading improvements for Rolleston will drive jobs and economic growth in this growing part of Canterbury, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “The State Hi...
Heavy rain has de-stabilised the large slips, meaning it is now unsafe for our contractors to continue clearing work through SH2 Waioweka Gorge. With weather ...
As part of a broader suite of health and safety reforms, the Government has agreed to a range of changes that will significantly refocus WorkSafe from an enforcement agen...
Physical works on the Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project are now underway, with demolition of the old Vehicle Access Bridge commencing this week in Picton. The start of ...
As New Zealand's economy continues its upward recovery, employers once again face the challenges of skill shortages and the pressing need to access reliable talent from o...
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