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The Coalition Government is accelerating work on the new four-lane expressway between Auckland and Whangārei as part of its Roads of National Significance programme, with an accelerated delivery model to deliver this project faster and more efficiently, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says.

“For too long, the lack of resilient transport connections between Northland and the rest of the country has been a handbrake on the region’s economic development. The last Government’s decision to stop planning for a replacement to...

The August `24 issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver is now on sale with the cover and Giti Tyres Big Test putting sunny Marlborough in the spotlight with a visit to Gill Construction.

The Gill’s fleet includes a mix of brands but has a long-term association with Isuzu, which is extended by the recent introduction of a new Giga Series CYZ 460 tipper unit. We test the manual transmission 6x4 on a typical day of Blenheim work. 

We also take a trip into the Nelson region forests to tell the sto...

The installation of median barrier on 2 sections of State Highway 2 between Waihī and Ōmokoroa is being re-examined by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).

Chief Executive, Nicole Rosie, says this corridor has had a significant number of deaths and serious injuries, and has increasing volumes of traffic. It is also a key corridor for communities who live along or off the state highway.  

“We are seeking to strike a balance between achieving the best safety outcomes for all road users and a design that mee...

Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has joined with Fire and Emergency New Zealand, the Automobile Association, New Zealand Heavy Haulage and the Bus & Coach Association in calling for Wellington City Council to reconsider plans for five raised crossings to be incorporated at signalised crossings along a 1.7km section of Thorndon Quay.

The raised crossings form a part of substantial upgrades to Thorndon Quay that includes peak hour bus lanes, a two-way cycle path, improved lighting and plant...

Kiwis and freight operators will benefit from the Coalition Government delivering on its commitment to introduce targets that will ensure a greater number of potholes on our state highways are identified and fixed within 24 hours, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says.

“Increasing productivity to help rebuild our economy is a key priority for the Government, and boosting pothole repairs and prevention will deliver a safe and efficient network that will support this growth.

“Our Government has inherited a significa...

The Maritime Union has sounded a note of caution about the seaworthiness of Interislander ferries.

KiwiRail has today released a summary of a maritime assessment of the three Interislander ferries carried out by DNV, which says the ships are in reasonable condition.

Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Carl Findlay says the Union appreciates the efforts being made by KiwiRail, but members on the ferries had real concerns about health and safety.

“Our members crew those ferries, so if something d...