NZTD News

Scania and LKAB deepen their collaboration to further electrify mining transport. A new, fully electric 8x4 heavy tipper with two steerable front axles – the first of its kind from Scania worldwide – has entered operations at LKAB’s mine in Malmberget, northern Sweden.

Nicknamed “Sleipner”, after Odin’s legendary eight-legged horse, the vehicle symbolises strength, innovation and reliability. It is also the first Scania electric truck equipped with two steerable front axles, developed on the company’s modular electric ...

Getting some R & R in these summer holidays means ‘rest & relaxation’ for most people, but for our hard-working Auckland Harbour Bridge, R & R stands for ‘resurfacing & restrictions’ 

Between Friday 26 December 2025 and Sunday 4 January 2026, there will be lane restrictions on the southbound clip-on lanes, while we carry out annual resurfacing.

“Resurfacing during the summer holiday periods means we can carry out repairs when traffic volumes are lower and there is less impact to travel journeys,” says NZTA S...

 The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 0.2% in November and is 3.3% higher than a year ago. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) eased 0.1% in the month, and is up 0.9% y/y. 

Light traffic (motorbikes, cars and vans) is generally a good indicator of the state of demand, as opposed to production. It typically provides up to a six-month lead on momentum in the economy, with variation reflecting discretionary spending on outings, movement of couriers and tradespeople etc. 

The trend in light traffic has lifted...

The Maritime Union of New Zealand today welcomed the decision by Associate Transport Minister James Meager to decline NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers’ (NACC) application to operate a foreign-flagged vessel carrying Holcim cement on the New Zealand coast.

The failed application for an exemption under Section 198 of the Maritime Transport Act sought permission for the Panamanian-flagged and overseas-crewed NACC Vega to replace the New Zealand-flagged and crewed MV Buffalo.

Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretar...

A highlight for me last week was participating in the Institute of Road Transport Engineers of New Zealand (IRTENZ) conference. 

I presented some of my learnings from the HVTT18 conference and had the privilege of chairing some sessions and panels. 

The event was not only another reminder to reflect on the quantum of change happening around us, but also the incredible pace of change. It doesn’t feel long ago that in-cab cameras for monitoring drivers and fatigue risk were considered new technology. Now, these systems...

As we approach the end of the year, I want to reflect on the progress we have made together. When I stepped into this role, I emphasised the importance of taking a steady, considered approach and that building trust, listening carefully, and understanding the goals of government would be essential if we are to shift the dial for road transport.

That approach is paying dividends.

Earlier this year I shared NRC’s strategic priorities for efficiency, safety, and the energy transition. Since then, we have seen some encouraging win...