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GITI Tyres Big Test
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GITI Tyres Big Test - One of a Kind

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New charter for livestock transport

Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand

New charter for livestock transport

Livestock transport has always been a hard business. The work is stressful, the animal welfare responsibilities huge and the margins often very tight. Traditionally, livestock operators have als...


Advantage Tyres Fleet Focus

Relentless Innovation

SO’s fleet of fluorescent green trucks stand out like a beacon and the firm’s profile at New Zealand log export ports is equally prominent.

Trucking is one of many cogs in the machine of I...


Southpac Legends

Rod Dow

This month’s Southpac Legend, Rod Dow, was literally born into a transport company. Three years before his arrival, his parents, Dennis and Cynthia Dow, went into partnership with his uncle and ...


Recently Registered

Record run continues… Just!

New Zealand’s new truck market continued its record-breaking form in April. 

There were 407 new trucks (GVM of 4.5 tonnes or more) registered for the month, a 1.7% improvement on the ...


Double Coin Imaging Awards

Same colour, new flavour
The colour is familiar but the most recent addition to the Summerland Express Freight fleet is something different for the Cromwell-based freight company.The new Kenworth K200 2.3 Aerodyn...

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NZTD News | Posted 13-03-2026 Iran conflict being felt throughout New Zealand landside supply chain
This week the Iran conflict has made its presence felt on our shores, significantly impacting road freight and the broader...
NZTD News | Posted 13-03-2026 The Middle East conflict and fuel impacts
This week, Transporting New Zealand has been closely monitoring updates on fuel prices and fuel security, including attending a special...
NZTD News | Posted 12-03-2026 $8 Million New Equipment fund Boosts Ports’ Emergency Access
Access to New Zealand’s smaller ports will be significantly improved by the procurement of a new crane dredging barge, which...
NZTD News | Posted 12-03-2026 Lifesaver Mobile - New Zealand fleets can now turn off distraction
A recent hit and run incident in semi-rural Auckland where two dog-walkers were struck by a SUV whose driver was...
NZTD News | Posted 12-03-2026 Night works and road closures planned - SH58 Whitby/Paremata
Road users and residents need to be ready for night works and road closures as road crews carry out maintenance...
NZTD News | Posted 12-03-2026 Transport Operators Must Pass On Fuel Price Increases
Transport operators must pass on the substantial fuel price increases resulting from the Iran conflict says National Road Carriers Association. “Today...
NZTD News | Posted 12-03-2026 Truckometer - Light Traffic rise biggest in 3 years
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 2.5% in February to be up 4.5% year-on-year, its strongest annual growth in three...
NZTD News | Posted 12-03-2026 Upcoming Night Works On SH1 Between Onewa Road And Esmonde Road
Drivers can expect delays during road rehabilitation work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Onewa Road and Esmonde Road.The rehabilitation...
NZTD News | Posted 12-03-2026 Upcoming two-hour night closures on SH60 Tākaka Hill
Work to reduce the risk of future slips on State Highway 60 over Tākaka Hill will see two short night-time...

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