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July 2020

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A COVID-19 comeback

Fresh out of the COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown, New Zealand’s new truck market regained some normality in May – albeit still 28% down on the same month last year.

The 372 registra...

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Double Coin Imaging Awards

A simple scheme.... from a distance
Some fleet colour schemes are so bold and complicated you can't help but notice – and, generally, admire them. Others take a more subtle approach. Seen from a distance they're good...

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Progress and discussion on key policy changes

NZTD News | Posted 05-02-2026 Progress and discussion on key policy changes

Driver licensing changes

On Tuesday, Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced changes to the driver licensing scheme. Not unexpectedly, the removal...

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$2.84M Grant for Timaru intersection upgrade to unlock growth

NZTD News | Posted 04-02-2026 $2.84M Grant for Timaru intersection upgrade to unlock growth

The Government has committed a $2.84 million grant through the Regional Infrastructure Fund to clear bottlenecks on State Highway...

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Changes To The Driver Licensing System Announced

NZTD News | Posted 04-02-2026 Changes To The Driver Licensing System Announced

The Government is updating New Zealand’s Graduated Driver Licensing System (GDLS) to make it cheaper and easier for young...

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Daimler Truck to start limited production of NextGenH2 Hydrogen Truck this year

NZTD News | Posted 04-02-2026 Daimler Truck to start limited production of NextGenH2 Hydrogen Truck this year

Daimler Truck has unveiled the Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck, marking a major step forward in hydrogen-powered long‑haul transport. Building on...

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‘No Logging Trucks On The Gentle Annie’ says TRAINZ

NZTD News | Posted 04-02-2026 ‘No Logging Trucks On The Gentle Annie’ says TRAINZ

Subsequent to the closing of the Karioi pulp and paper mill, the logs that would have been processed there...

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NZ’s First EV Charging Hub At A Landfill Opens In Silverstream

NZTD News | Posted 04-02-2026 NZ’s First EV Charging Hub At A Landfill Opens In Silverstream

Hutt City Council has today officially unveiled a heavy electric vehicle charging hub at Silverstream Landfill in its drive...

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SH1 Work To Impact Traffic Near Kaikōura

NZTD News | Posted 04-02-2026 SH1 Work To Impact Traffic Near Kaikōura

Work coming up next week on State Highway 1, south of Kaikōura, will likely mean delays which road users...

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TDDA Finds there’s a Gap Remaining between System and Confidence

NZTD News | Posted 04-02-2026 TDDA Finds there’s a Gap Remaining between System and Confidence

The Drug and Detection Agency (TDDA) today revealed its first Health and Safety Policy Survey. The findings indicate that...

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Transporting New Zealand Praises Driver Licensing Changes

NZTD News | Posted 04-02-2026 Transporting New Zealand Praises Driver Licensing Changes

Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is backing the Government’s changes to the driver licensing scheme, saying the changes...

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