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Progess on SH1 resealing project
The re-sealing work on the Cambridge section of SH1 Waikato Expressway reached Stage 3 from the middle of May.This stage of the asphalting work is focussed on the southbound lanes between the Vi...

New Zealand must keep lifting road safety standards

Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand

New Zealand must keep lifting road safety standards
In April, 18 people died on New Zealand roads in just ten days. Six were not wearing seatbelts, and in half the crashes a vehicle crossed the centre line. It was a stark reminder that, despite prom...


Advantage Tyres Fleet Focus

Advantage Tyre Solutions Fleet Focus; Understated Cool
The story of Ashburton-based refrigerated fleet iDL has strong overtones of the almost-accidental. When Ross and Judith Edgar bought a modest two-truck operation 27 years ago it was simply as a sto...


Southpac Legends

A Bloody Legendary Ornament’ Burnett’s Kenworth SAR Legend
When it comes to the world of transport and earthmoving, practicality often trumps passion.

However, when the opportunity to own a Kenworth SAR Legend, Corey Burnett’s, (MD of Burnett’s Transport...


Recently Registered

Truck market remains steady
The New Zealand new truck market continues to show signs of steadying, with April registrations very close to last year’s 2025 levels.

NZ Transport Agency data shows 252 new trucks (with a GVM of...


Double Coin Imaging Awards

Unleashing Heldog
Matthew Sherlock has been a part of the trucking industry for over 40 years. Growing up, Matt’s family owned a bus company which enabled him to acquire a special HT when he was 17, which he then us...

NZ Truck & Driver Magazine
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    NZTD News | Posted 22-05-2026 Mixed bag, but good to see progress
    Levelling the playing fieldA common concern raised by our members is the uneven playing field across the industry due to...
    NZTD News | Posted 22-05-2026 Things quietly got better for commercial transport this week
    While you were busy keeping New Zealand’s supply chain humming, a number of important and positive announcements may have slipped...
    NZTD News | Posted 21-05-2026 Closures required for State Highway 6 O’Sullivan’s Bridge strengthening
    O’Sullivan’s Bridge on State Highway 6 in Tasman is in line for strengthening work with contractors onsite soon to begin...
    NZTD News | Posted 21-05-2026 Current fuel stocks - Sunday 17 May
    Current fuel stock as at 11:59PM Sunday 17 May (as days' cover).Overall fuel stocks remain well above minimum requirements and...
    NZTD News | Posted 21-05-2026 EROAD and NZI Expand Decade-Long Partnership to Reward New Zealand's Safest Light Commercial Fleets
    In a New Zealand first, light commercial vehicle operators can now earn an insurance excess waiver simply by driving safely.EROAD,...
    NZTD News | Posted 21-05-2026 June Issue of NZ Truck & Driver magazine out next week
    The June 2026 issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver is on-sale this week featuring a quiet revolution taking place...
    NZTD News | Posted 21-05-2026 Labour Will Scrap National’s Fuel Excise Increase
    The Labour Party will scrap National’s fuel excise tax increase while fuel prices remain high, and families continue to struggle...
    NZTD News | Posted 21-05-2026 Night closures start this Sunday for State Highway 58 maintenance
    Five nights of road closures start this Sunday for State Highway 58, with storm repairs and maintenance works planned for...
    NZTD News | Posted 21-05-2026 Overnight closures next month for stretch of SH3, Tariki
    A stretch of State Highway 3 between Johns Road and Surrey Road will close for two nights next month for...

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