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The Government is accelerating progress on its bold work programme to modernise New Zealand’s land transport rules, with public consultation beginning today on three significant areas of work, Transport Minister Chris Bishop has confirmed.  

“These changes are about increasing our transport system’s productivity and safety. The current rules are riddled with outdated or nonsensical requirements which create unnecessary burdens for Kiwis,” Mr Bishop says. 

The consultations will focus on: Reviewing Warra...

Auckland Transport (AT) is once again rolling out its pre-summer Pothole Promise campaign, encouraging Aucklanders to report potholes on roads near them so maintenance crews can fix them, fast.

The promise remains unchanged from last year: 95% of potholes reported on Auckland’s arterial and high-volume regional roads will be repaired within 24 hours. Potholes on all other sealed roads will be fixed within five working days. 

This year, AT is encouraging Aucklanders to include a photo when reporting a pothole...

Auckland, New Zealand (October 2025) Hendrickson, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of commercial vehicle suspension systems and components, proudly announces the opening of its new facility in New Zealand.

For over three decades, Hendrickson has served New Zealand through a dedicated team and facility, collaborating closely with colleagues in Australia and abroad to deliver innovative solutions to transport operators.

The new, modern facility continues this tradition while supporting the efficient servi...

Mike Anderson from Penny Operations outside the purpose-built new facilities at the Picton Truck Park. Stage One of the new Picton Truck Park on Dublin Street is ready for use.

Twelve overnight parking spaces, suitable for truck and trailers, are now available on site and a brand-new ablutions block is in place with pay-to-use showers, laundry, toilets and cooktops. Parking spaces are available on a first come first serve basis. 

Council has collaborated with Blenheim company Kiwi Cash LTD to fund the new se...

Confirmed investment for the Roads of National Significance

On Monday Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced that the Government is committing nearly $1.2 billion in combined funds to see its Roads of National Significance (RONS) programme move to the next phase of development.  

That announcement followed the NZTA Board endorsing investment cases for all RoNS, including Sections 2 and 3 of the Northland Expressway, the East West Link, Hamilton Southern Links, Petone to Grenada and Cross ...

As I write this, a violent spring storm is hammering the South Island and lower North Island. Parts of the West Coast are cut off by flooding. Hurricane strength winds have hit Canterbury, where a local state of emergency has been declared. Several trucks have been blown onto their sides. 

These are dangerous conditions for transport. 

I’m thinking of the men and women out there keeping our supply chain open. Please – stay safe. Make the right calls for your people. Safety must come first. Sometimes cus...