NZTD News

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) app is now available for everyone to use, following successful public Beta testing from May through to July.

“The NZTA app is a secure digital ‘one stop shop’ for drivers to access their licence and vehicle information, as well as making on-line payments,” says Liz Maguire, Chief Digital Officer at NZTA. 

“Feedback provided during user testing was incredibly positive, with great feedback received for improvements that we’ve now made to the app functionality, as well as...

Hasn’t the Olympics been exciting! Well done to all our medal winners in rugby sevens, men’s triathlon, and rowing! And there’s more action to come.

Now, while it might not be the same as a gold medal, our industry has also had some great wins and BAU continues at pace.

Tuesday was a historic day for our organisation with the Board formally adopting a new constitution and governance structure. The new constitution introduces a single national membership structure, supported by regional branches and sector groups....

Regular travellers between Wellington and Wairarapa need to plan ahead for a night closure of State Highway Remutaka Hill in August.

One night closure is planned for  Sunday night, 11 August. The route will be closed between 9 pm and 4 am.

The closure is for essential maintenance work. Doing the work at night under a full closure when traffic volumes are lower minimises disruption for drivers. It is also safer for road crews and allows work to be completed much faster. 

Access to the route will be...

The Government has introduced legislation that will enable roadside drug testing as part of our commitment to improve road safety, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says.

 “Alcohol and drugs are the number one contributing factor in fatal road crashes in New Zealand. In 2022, alcohol and drugs were contributors to 200 fatal crashes on our roads. Despite this, Police currently have no way to undertake saliva testing for drugs at the roadside, and only 26 per cent of drivers think they are likely to be caught while dr...

The Maritime Union says the loss of a New Zealand operated coastal freighter and 12 jobs due to the economic downturn threatens the resilience of our supply chain.

Swire Shipping, the owners of Pacifica Shipping, have advised its second New Zealand coastal freighter Takutai Chief will be removed from service soon after a downturn in trade.

Mr Findlay says the Union accepts the reasons given for the decision, including current poor economic conditions and service changes by international lines reducing feeder volu...

Not only did Mainfreight’s Chair address at their latest AGM include the welcoming of two new directors and praise for their team (local and international), but highlighted a net profit lapse and dismay at Mainfreight’s cook-strait ferry omission. 

The year to March 2024 was the first year in 14 years where our net profit after tax fell from the previous year. That reduction in profit was some 35% but was against an all-time record high to March 2023. The decline in tax paid profits continues into the current year...