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Another week in transport, another government initiative announced – change is coming fast at the moment. This week the Minister of Local Government Simeon Brown has announced the launch of a framework to establish Regional Deals between central and local government. The question is, what might regional deals mean for transport and supply chain? Outside of the nearly 11,000km of roading network directly managed by NZTA, the remaining 83,000km are managed by local councils and their road controlling authorities (RCAs).
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The 45th Civil Contractors New Zealand Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards held on 16 August at the Bill Richardson Transport Museum saw a vibrant celebration of outstanding infrastructure construction projects across New Zealand. Winning companies were recognized for their exceptional contributions in areas such as high-voltage cables, scenic bridges, emergency transport maintenance, and significant motorway projects.

Part of The Civil Contractors Conference, the awards showcased the innovative spirit and excellen...

From 19 August to 27 September 2024, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is consulting on the revised 'Medical aspects of fitness to drive: a guide for health practitioners'. The guide assists health practitioners in making decisions about their patients’ fitness to drive.

NZTA is seeking feedback on the proposed changes from health practitioners as well as impacted industry organisations and interest groups, such as consumer support groups. This feedback will inform the final version of the updated guide, planned f...

Drunk drivers and drugged drivers will be heavily targeted to improve safety on our roads by the new $1.3 billion Road Policing Investment Programme RPIP (2024-2027) which has been released today by Transport Minister Simeon Brown. 

The package includes: Increased alcohol breath tests with a target of 3.3 million roadside alcohol breath tests per year. A focus on high-risk times with a requirement that 65% of breath tests are done at high or extreme alcohol risk times. Funding to deliver and implement roadside dru...

MOVE Logistics Group Limited has announced the appointment of Paul Millward as its interim Chief Executive Officer, effective from 4 September 2024. The move comes as the transport and logistics company seeks to navigate a challenging economic landscape and enhance its operational efficiency.

Paul Millward brings a wealth of experience to the role, having most recently served as the CEO of 2 Cheap Cars, where he led the company to become the top performer on the NZX in 2023. His extensive background in sales leadership...

NZTA contractors have made excellent progress on the slip which fell on State Highway 2 at Waiotahe beach.

Crews have been working to clear material from both ends of the large slip, following removal of the Pōhutukawa trees above the slip yesterday.

They’ll be working through the night tonight to ensure that the road can reopen on Friday. 

SH2 remains closed between Waiotahi Valley Back Road and Paerata Ridge Road.

Further clearing work will be required in areas outside the lanes next week, whic...