NZTD News

In a significant effort to address the country's infrastructure deficit, the New Zealand Government has initiated fast-track consenting processes for 29 essential transport projects. This ambitious plan aims to expedite the development of critical road, rail, and port infrastructure to stimulate economic growth and enhance productivity, according to Transport Minister Simeon Brown.

"Our Government is committed to fixing New Zealand's infrastructure issues," Mr. Brown stated. “Delivering necessary transport projects is ...

Australian trailer manufacturer MaxiTRANS has announced a rebranding initiative, adopting the new name Freighter Group along with an updated logo and visual identity. This transformation aims to honour the company’s extensive history while paving the way for its future aspirations.

Since its acquisition by a consortium of private investors in September 2021, the company has prioritised long-term sustainability and a comprehensive transformation plan, according to Freighter Group’s Executive Chairman, Greg L’Estrange. “...

Peak road freight organisation Transporting New Zealand has some new faces on its board after its annual general meeting in Napier. And it used the event to present a number of awards to the sector’s top performers and innovators.

Interim CEO Dom Kalasih welcomed two new board members. There is Scott Johnstone, the general manager of Brenics in Christchurch, and Murray Young, the general manager from NZ Express Transport, also based in Christchurch.

 “Both Scott and Murray bring a huge amount of experience t...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising drivers to plan ahead for upcoming night closures on sections of SH6 through the Kawarau Gorge, between Cromwell and Frankton. 

Three separate sections of SH6 will be closed over three nights, Monday to Wednesday/Thursday morning, for essential post-winter maintenance works at the times listed below:  

Monday, 14 October  – Thursday morning 17 October: Road closed from 9pm to 5:30am. The road will be under a soft closure and traffic will be piloted...

Spring is upon us, and so too is the summer roadworks programme on Southland’s state highways.

“Two road reconstructions are in the final stages of being completed at Wallacetown and Lowther, and another is underway on SH6 near Centre Bush. We appreciate the patience of road users while we have had traffic management at these sites,” says Justin Reid, Maintenance Contract Manager for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) in Southland. “Two more reconstruction sites near Mossburn and another near Balfour will also be u...

When I was growing up, I remember whenever anyone mentioned the 21st Century, I imagined we’d be crossing the world in supersonic jets like the Thunderbirds or heading to work in a flying car like the Jetsons. Before you say I’m showing my age, I’d like to clarify I was there for the re-runs, but not the originals. And yes, Thunderbird 2 was my favourite – my love of freight started early.

With the first quarter of the 21st Century coming to a close, we may not be flying around our neighbourhood yet (thankful...