NZTD News

There is less than a week remaining for standout truck drivers to be nominated for an NZI Top Truckie recognition award. Be sure to get your nominations in by 7 August 2024.  

Whether it’s the long hours and dedication, the work that makes them an invaluable member of the team, or just the fact they deserve some recognition, this is your chance to show them they don’t go unnoticed. 

NZI has five truckie prize packs up for grabs as an appreciation of all the hard work and long hours drivers are doing in ...

NZ Post chief executive officer David Walsh says it’s a significant event and one he’s proud of.

“NZ Post was the first company in New Zealand to trial the hydrogen truck which aligns with our approach of testing and adopting new technologies.

“As the truck’s odometer ticked over to 100,000km it added another milestone in our sustainability journey and another step towards our goal of transitioning to net-zero emissions operations by 2050,” Walsh said. 

Walsh hoped NZ Post’s early adoption to trial and...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Board Chair Hon. Simon Bridges and NZTA Chief Executive Nicole Rosie have announced that Ms Rosie will be leaving NZTA at the conclusion of her term in mid-February 2025.

The NZTA Board has thanked Nicole for her dedication and leadership over the past 4.5 years, and acknowledged the personal sacrifice, time and effort that goes with such roles. 

“Leading NZTA has been a highlight of my more than 20 years in senior management,” said Ms Rosie. 

“The team at NZ...

Toyota has started testing a new hydrogen-fuelled truck with Coca-Cola as part of the drinks company’s supply operations. 

The truck’s fuel cell system uses modules which combine hydrogen and oxygen molecules to produce water, simultaneously generating electricity. As a result, water is the only tailpipe emission. The system offers the further benefit of fast refuelling. 

Air Liquide, a leader in clean energy, is supplying the project with hydrogen sourced from renewables. The collaboration highlights t...

It’s been a big week for getting out into the community to get things done – and getting the community into our offices to get stuff done!

A group of road transport folks gathered around the table to discuss Wellington City Council’s unusual plan to put in six pedestrian crossings in a 1.7km stretch of road. Some crossings appear to be in illogical places given current pedestrian behaviour and five include raised platforms (aka speed tables).

The folks taking part included the Bus and Coach Association, Fire and ...

This week has reminded me yet again that no two days are the same in the transport industry.

Each week we talk to so many members, and there continues to be a common theme - how slow the economy is. When I ask how the business is going, it is always a spectrum. Some have had no work for months, many have trucks parked up, some more fortunate are continuing to keep busy. But it is clear many people are struggling with a slowdown in business, inside and outside the industry.

For those who are hurting, now is the ti...