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A record $991 million for transport investment in Northland through the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) will strengthen the region’s connections and support economic growth and productivity, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says.

“We are committed to making sure that every transport dollar is spent wisely on the projects and services that Kiwis need. For Northland, this means investing in a resilient and reliable road network that keeps Northland connected and thriving.

“With thousands of motorists and freight ...

A record $8.4 billion for transport investment in Auckland through the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) will deliver the infrastructure our rapidly growing region needs to support economic growth and reduce travel times, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says.

“Aucklanders rejected the previous government’s transport policies which resulted in non-delivery, phantoms projects, slower speed limits, and an infestation of speed bumps. The Government is turning this around with record investment in transport p...

Company safety priority is a lifeline for drowsy drivers. ‘Safe work, safe home’ is the motto of Hilton Haulage, the nationwide transport business that places driver wellbeing firmly in the front seat.

A three-month trial of Guardian by Seeing Machines cameras in six of its truck and trailer combinations identified instances of driver fatigue, leading the company to implement the technology across their entire fleet of over 200 vehicles.

In an AutoSense podcast hosted by Greg Murphy, Hilton Haulage GM Safety, Qua...

A new operator has taken up the reins of the CentrePort Waingawa Log Yard this week in the Wairarapa, concluding a competitive tendering process.

The Waingawa User Group, the partnership of CentrePort, Forest Enterprises, Farman Turkington Forestry Ltd, Forest 360, China Forestry Group, Wairarapa Estate Ltd and Log Distribution Ltd, says they’re pleased to welcome McCarthy Transport in conjunction with Qube Ports NZ, to their new role coordinating the transfer of logs by rail to the port in Wellington. 

“We’...

National Road Carriers Association (NRC) is pleased to see the Government’s announcements today allocating funding to Roads of National Significance (RONS) and Roads of Regional Significance (RORS). 

NRC CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers said today's announcements by Transport Minister Simeon Brown confirm the funding is available to deliver the RONS and RORS around the country as pledged.

“The RONS and RORS are a welcome return to structured planned investment of the transport network and is in line with what NRC cal...

The northbound Centre will be on the corner of SH1 and Weavers Road and is due to be completed late in 2025.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has begun work this week on a second, northbound Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) at Rakaia in Mid-Canterbury. 

The southbound Centre opened earlier this winter, operated by the Police.  

The northbound Centre will be on the corner of SH1 and Weavers Road and is due to be completed late in 2025. 

“This location will also include an In...