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Coda Group has recently announced a strategic transition in the Bay of Plenty region: the sale of its Mount Distribution Centre and Bay of Plenty (BOP) Transport Operations to Booth’s Logistics. 

Booth’s, a highly respected, family-owned company with deep roots in the Bay of Plenty, is recognised for its customer-focus, operational excellence, and dedication to local heritage. This move is designed to provide enhanced capabilities and improved service for customers, drawing on Booth's extensive experience within t...

The announcement of major price hikes at the Port of Auckland has frustrated the road freight sector, who say consumers and exporters will be left footing the bill.

Transporting New Zealand Head of Advocacy Billy Clemens says Port of Auckland’s stated reasons for a 170% increase in the Vehicle Booking System fees by January 2027 don’t stack up. VBS fees are paid each time a truck accesses the terminal to deliver or pick up a container.

“It’s not like we’ve seen an associated increase in productivity at the Port,” he says.

A good chunk of my week has been taken up with the Port of Auckland’s intended access fee increases in 2026 including attending the Port’s stakeholder meetings laying out their plans. 

In short, the Port has decided its previously announced 35% increase for 2026 charges was insufficient and that the increase will now be 77%. 

Advocating with the port prior to the announcements saw NRC secure some concessions. The $100 increase will be broken into two tranches, $50 on 1 January 2026 and $50 on 1 July 202...

A new 110km/h speed limit on State Highway 1 (SH1) for the Northern Gateway Toll Road, from north of Orewa to south of the Johnstone’s Hill Tunnels, has come into effect from 26th May, Transport Minister Chris Bishop. 

“Economic growth and productivity are a priority for the Government, and with around 11,000 vehicles per day travelling on the Northern Gateway, 9 per cent of that being heavy vehicles, the new higher speed limit of 110km/h will help ensure people and freight can get to where they need to go, quickl...

Reader’s Digest magazine names Bridgestone ‘Most Trusted Tyre Brand’ in both Australia and New Zealand yet again. Bridgestone Australia retains the title for the 12th straight year and is the only brand to win the award. 2025 marks the ninth victory in a row for Bridgestone New Zealand.

Bridgestone has maintained the confidence of Australian and New Zealand motorists, retaining the title of Most Trusted Tyre Brand in both markets again in 2025, as recognized by Reader’s Digest. 

The victory marks an unrivall...

Sue Tindal has been appointed Chair of KiwiRail and the New Zealand Railways Corporation, and Jeff Kendrew has been appointed Deputy Chair of KiwiRail. Their terms will commence on 1 July 2025.

Minister for Rail Winston Peters says new appointments to the KiwiRail board bring commercial, freight and rail experience and a ‘can do’ attitude.

“We want railways to be successful for New Zealand and have every expectation that a focus on lower cost, higher reliability, increased volumes, improved safety and better perf...