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Lots of people, especially those like me, who have lived most of their life in the greater Wellington area had plenty to smile about with Transport Minister Chris Bishop’s announcement about the new Ōtaki to north of Levin highway (O2NL). NZTA has signed construction contracts with two alliances to build this Road of National Significance and construction will get underway this spring.

The existing Kāpiti Highway currently sees up to 19,500 vehicle movements per day, and this project is the final leg of the Wellington ...

A death that should never have happened

Last week, a transport company director pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges following the death of roadworker Johnathon Walters, who was run over by an unroadworthy truck in May 2024.

The NZ Herald has covered the tragedy in detail (Craig Kapitan – .. Read More  

Ferry Holdings Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandip Ranchhod as its new Chief Executive, effective from 22 September 2025.

We are thrilled to welcome Sandip to Ferry Holdings," said Chris Mackenzie, Chair of Ferry Holdings. “Sandip’s extensive experience in infrastructure delivery means he is the right person to lead the delivery of the Cook Strait Ferry Work Programme in 2025.

Sandip has significant experience as a strategic infrastructure leader with over 25 years' experience in public secto...

In a significant strategic move set to reshape New Zealand's logistics landscape, Mainstream New Zealand has officially announced its acquisition of the transport, containers, and logistics operations of PBT. This merger brings together two of the nation's most respected, homegrown freight operators, combining over 50 years of market presence and expertise to strengthen the national supply chain.

The acquisition is being hailed as a logical step, uniting two companies with strikingly similar histories and corporate cul...

A new generation of Volvo articulated haulers has touched down in New Zealand, bringing a leap forward in safety, productivity and operator comfort.

TDX, the exclusive dealer of Volvo Construction Equipment in New Zealand, is ushering in the new range, with several models already in stock and more expected to arrive before the end of the year.

For industries like quarrying, infrastructure and earthmoving, the timing couldn’t be better. “This new line-up really shows Volvo’s commitment to evolution,” says Andrew F...

Cabinet has agreed to a series of important legislative changes to enable the transition of New Zealand’s 3.5 million light vehicles to paying for our roading network through electronic road user charges, rather than petrol tax, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. 

“The abolition of petrol tax, and the move towards all vehicles (whether they be petrol, diesel, electric or hybrid) paying for roads based on distance and weight, is the biggest change to how we fund our roading network in 50 years,” Mr Bishop says.<...