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Election Platform  

A highlight of this week was launching our Election Platform. This is one of the most important pieces of work our organisation does. 

Connecting people by getting them the goods they need in their lives is key to growing our economy and building our future economic prosperity.  

I’ve seen huge amounts of change, particularly over the last decade or...

Heavy vehicle drivers can pull their rigs in, enjoy some complimentary refreshments, get a health check, and have a chat to NZI’s Fleet Fit experts about driver fatigue and ways to keep themselves safe and well.

Fatigue is a major cause of road accidents, and NZI wants to support drivers to stay safe on the roads. So let your team know to come along to refresh and recover for the next leg of their journey.

Held in partnership with Taupō District Council Road Safety, NZ Police Commercial Vehicle Safety Team, and W...

As someone who spends their working life calling for good policy, on the rare occasions it comes along, it’s something to cheer about.

NRC doesn’t back political parties – we back roads being built properly and efficient freight movement. However, when a party policy looks like it will achieve that, it’s worth recognising.

Last week Act announced its transport policy – and it is good, sensible policy worth cheering about.

Called “Keep New Zealand Moving” it sets out six reforms aimed to get more transport i...

The Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz Trucks Technicians of the Year have been crowned in Melbourne. 

The best Daimler Truck Australia Pacific Truck technicians travelled to the Daimler Truck Training Academy in Mulgrave, Victoria, recently and competed across technical theory assessments, real-world diagnostic challenges and practical hands-on evaluations. At stake was the prestigious title of Technician of the Year, along with a trip to the United States or Germany for the winners.

At the end of the competiti...

NZTA/Waka Kotahi is marking another milestone for the State Highway 1 Wellington Improvements project.

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has accepted the project’s Fast-track Approvals Act (FTAA) application, meaning it will go before an expert panel for further consideration.

Robyn Elston, Project Sponsor, says it is a significant milestone. “Progressing through the approvals and consenting process is critical. It helps us protect the route, and provides greater certainty for property owners, councils...

Port of Tauranga has announced that its Stella Passage development has been approved under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024, subject to conditions.

Port of Tauranga Chief Financial Officer, Simon Kebbell, said the approval was very welcome news.

“The Stella Passage development is vital strategic infrastructure to support future freight growth for New Zealand. It will improve the resilience and efficiency of the international supply chain and lower costs for importers and exporters,” he said.

“The developme...