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The Government, through its procuring company Ferry Holdings Limited has secured Guangzhou Shipyard International as the builder of two new ferries, Rail Minister Winston Peters confirmed.

“GSI is the largest modern integrated shipbuilding enterprise in Southern China, founded in 1954 and is listed on the Hong Kong and Shanghai stock exchanges,” Mr Peters says.

“We want the best deal possible for New Zealand taxpayers and a shipbuilder of the competence, capability and capacity of GSI underscores the high degree ...

Outstanding contributions to the road freight sector were recognised at Transporting New Zealand’s 2025 North Island Road Freight Industry Awards over the weekend in Napier.

The awards, hosted by Transporting New Zealand, celebrate individuals and organisations who drive excellence in the sector - not just on the road but also behind the scenes in workshops, boardrooms, dispatch centres, training yards and rural communities all over Aotearoa. 

Greg Pert of Tranzliquid took home the Supreme Contribution to Ro...

Shona Robertson of Road Transport Logistics has been elected to Transporting New Zealand’s Board at the road freight association’s annual meeting.

"We are thrilled to welcome Shona to the Board. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, particularly in the livestock transport sector," says Dom Kalasih, CEO of Transporting New Zealand.

"At both a local and national level Shona has consistently advocated for the sector, with her expertise being requested several times by Government."

Last year Shona wa...

With the 2025-26 summer maintenance season well underway in Marlborough, State Highway 1 Weld Pass is next in line for road rebuilding work.

Night works are planned for Weld Pass from Sunday 23 November to Friday 5 December. Work will be carried out nightly between 7pm and 5am.

Contractors will lay just under 3,500 m2 of asphalt to strengthen the road surface of Weld Pass. This will include milling/removing the old surface, before adding new layers.

They will make the most of the closure by completing other...

The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.5% in September and is 2.6% higher than a year ago – the strongest annual growth since March 2024. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 0.9% in the month, and is up 1.7% 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 a six-month lead on momentum in the economy, with variation reflecting discretionary spending on outings, movement of couriers and tradespeople etc. The tre...

Major roading improvements for Rolleston will drive jobs and economic growth in this growing part of Canterbury, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop.

“The State Highway 1 Rolleston Access Improvements project will provide safer, easier and more efficient transport connections for people and businesses in the Selwyn district, the fastest growing district in New Zealand and an important gateway to Christchurch,” Mr Bishop says. 

“The Rolleston Access Improvements project is one of the government’s Roads of Re...