NZTD News

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has officially unveiled the new eActros 400, a fresh variant based on the technology of its flagship eActros 600 long-haul truck. The announcement, made during a press event in Molsheim, France, marks a significant expansion of the company's battery-electric truck portfolio, designed to offer over 40 customisable combinations to better meet diverse logistics requirements for both long-distance and heavy-duty distribution haulage. 

The second generation of the eActros family now provides custom...

Road freight association Transporting New Zealand are announcing the launch of an online tool that aims to help the industry decarbonise.

The Green Fleet Self-Assessment Tool is a ten-question survey that allows transport businesses to estimate their emissions and identify opportunities to reduce them.

It will be made available after a Road Freight Decarbonisation Update in Auckland later this month featuring updates on Low Emission Freight Certificates, EECA’s Low Emission Heavy Vehicle Fund and more.

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Port Otago recently celebrated the official opening of its new $13 million rail pad at the Port Chalmers Container Terminal, a major step in enhancing the region's freight and logistics capabilities. 

The event was attended by three government ministers: Rail Minister Winston Peters, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones, and Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson.The new infrastructure is a critical component of a larger project that includes the development of a sister rail pad at Port Otago's Southern Li...

This season, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is investing in a significant road rebuild programme across the Waikato, alongside many resealing and resurfacing sites throughout the region.

This work is in addition to our regular summer maintenance, which ensures the network remains safe, reliable, and fit for purpose.

This significant investment will mean you see a lot more activity out on the roads, especially during the peak summer. This investment aligns with the Government Policy Statement land transpor...

This week we completed our submission to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee on the Regulatory Systems (Transport) Amendment Bill.

The Bill covers a number of relatively straightforward issues. Of most interest are proposed changes to strengthen the transport service license (TSL) regime, and a change to allow NZTA to close sections of State Highway without needing Police involvement.

We support NZTA being given broader powers to close parts of the State Highway network for safety reasons. This would align...

In a first for New Zealand rugby, traditional jerseys have been modified to carry a road safety message – with traditional rugby stripes turned into seatbelts to encourage people to buckle up for those they love.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has partnered with the Northland and Canterbury Rugby Unions to launch a seatbelt campaign targeting fans.

“Wearing a seatbelt is one of the easiest, fastest and most effective ways to protect yourself from injury in a crash. It reduces the risk of dying or being se...