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A Long Haul to Farming - Philip Wareing

Philip Wareing sees himself as almost an accidental transport operator. He says it was just a stepping stone towards his primary goal of becoming a farmer, something he achieved around 30 years ...


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COVID constriction continues

COVID-19’s negative effects on New Zealand’s new truck market, unsurprisingly, continued in September. 
The 378 registrations for the month in the overall market (over 4.5...


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“Compromise” creates classic colours
When three Carter Holt Harvey log truck owner-drivers joined forces back in 1997 to form a company that would become one of the forest owner’s key suppliers, the choice of a colour scheme led...

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Last Friday and Saturday was our North Island Road Freight Seminar, while we’ve yet to undertake a formal survey,...

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Two incidents this week, one in the North Island, one in the South, highlighted how fragile New Zealand’s freight...

NZTD News | Posted 16-10-2025 Bridgestone Continues its Golden Quality Service Streak

Bridgestone’s retail network throughout Australia and New Zealand continues to set the benchmark for customer service with trans-Tasman Gold...

NZTD News | Posted 16-10-2025 Brynderwyn Hills super weekend closures

Resurfacing works will see State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills fully close for two 4-day ‘super weekends’ next...

NZTD News | Posted 16-10-2025 Hino Motors to Launch New Fuel Cell Heavy-Duty Truck next week

The Profia Z FCV has been jointly developed by Toyota Motor Corporation and Hino, based on Hino's heavy-duty truck,...

NZTD News | Posted 16-10-2025 JAC beefs up Truck support

JAC has announced the expansion of its brand into new regions with the addition of six new locations. Five...

NZTD News | Posted 16-10-2025 KiwiRail directors appointed, departing directors thanked

KiwiRail directors Rob Jager and Bruce Wattie will complete their service on 31 October 2025, and two new directors...

NZTD News | Posted 16-10-2025 New Zealand Secures Major Chinese Shipbuilder For New Ferries

The Government, through its procuring company Ferry Holdings Limited has secured Guangzhou Shipyard International as the builder of two...

NZTD News | Posted 16-10-2025 North Island talent take home prestigious awards

Outstanding contributions to the road freight sector were recognised at Transporting New Zealand’s 2025 North Island Road Freight Industry...

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