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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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NZTD News | Posted 19-02-2026 A $9 toll, charged 24 hours a day, would not be acceptable to Aucklanders

Mayor Wayne Brown says the release of the National Infrastructure Plan (the Plan) is another win for the agenda...

NZTD News | Posted 19-02-2026 Coroners findings relating to the use of Super Single Steer Tyres

On the 26th of August 2024 three people were killed when a truck fitted with super single steer tyres...

NZTD News | Posted 19-02-2026 Crucial SH35 connection restored

State Highway 35 has once more connect Tairāwhiti to eastern Bay of Plenty, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.

It’s been...

NZTD News | Posted 19-02-2026 Early work underway on Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass

An important milestone has been reached with early physical work now underway on the Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and...

NZTD News | Posted 19-02-2026 Long-Term Infrastructure Plan Welcomed By Road Freight Sector

Road freight association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the release of the Infrastructure Commission’s National Infrastructure Plan that was...

NZTD News | Posted 19-02-2026 March Issue of NZ Truck & Driver magazine out next week

The March 2026 issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver – on sale this week – showcases the highest...

NZTD News | Posted 19-02-2026 Michelin Issues Precautionary Recall for X Multi Z and X Line Energy Z Truck Tyres

Michelin has announced a proactive recall of specific heavy‑vehicle tyres after identifying a potential manufacturing issue that could lead...

NZTD News | Posted 19-02-2026 National Infrastructure Plan Delivered

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the release of the National Infrastructure Plan and tabled it in Parliament.

“New Zealand’s...

NZTD News | Posted 19-02-2026 New business confidence signals opportunity for freight and transport sector

According to James Smith, GM Policy and Advocacy, National Road Carriers Association, the latest Pulse of NZ Business survey...

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