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Through the kitchen window - Paula Rogers

Over thirty years ago, ardent road transport industry advocate and NRC stalwart Paula Rogers was looking through the kitchen window of her family’s farmhouse when the image of a bright blue Kenw...


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A slight improvement

New Zealand’s new truck market continued at what has become its “new normal” in August – but, at least, improved a little on the previous month’s registrations.


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Tribute Trucks
It’s the trucking equivalent of wearing your heart on your sleeve – showing your love to the world. In this case, it’s a matter of Milton transport operator Laurie (Ferg) Fe...

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NZTD News | Posted 09-10-2026 We can’t calm the ocean, but we can build a sturdier boat
This week I had the pleasure of joining Katie Bradford on the New Zealand Herald’s Front Page podcast to talk...
NZTD News | Posted 09-10-2026 What does “good” mean?
Highlights of the week  Last Friday we co-hosted a Road Freight Decarbonisation Update with Linfox at its Māngere headquarters. We...
NZTD News | Posted 08-10-2026 Aberfeldy Coastal Shipping Launch A “Game Changer” For NZ Supply Chain
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has welcomed the announcement by Aberfeldy Shipping that it will launch a dedicated coastal...
NZTD News | Posted 08-10-2026 DAF's New Generation Truck Range
DAF Trucks Australia has the most significant overhaul of its product line in over 30 years. The New Generation DAF...
NZTD News | Posted 08-10-2026 First sod turned on SH2 Waikare Gorge realignment
The first sod has been turned on the Waikare Gorge realignment project between Wairoa and Napier, which will lead to...
NZTD News | Posted 08-10-2026 KiwiRail Sustainability Report Claims 144,000 Tonnes Emissions Shaving
KiwiRail's new standalone Sustainability Report provides a transparent account of its progress, challenges and future priorities as it works towards...
NZTD News | Posted 08-10-2026 Labour All Over The Show On Woodend Bypass
Chris Hipkins has directly contradicted his own candidate and List MP on the Woodend Bypass, says National Transport Spokesperson Chris...
NZTD News | Posted 08-10-2026 National Road Carriers Celebrates 90 Years Representing New Zealand’s Road Freight Industry
National Road Carriers (NRC) Association is celebrating its 90th year representing New Zealand’s road freight industry. The anniversary kicked off...
NZTD News | Posted 08-10-2026 Resilience investment in key Waikato freight link
A major Waikato transport route will receive government funding for the replacement of a nearly century-old bridge, Regional Development Minister...

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