NZTD News

It’s still early days but we are starting to see some of the changes our members have been feeling across both the economy and our industry now showing up in some of the industry indicators.

The ANZ Truckometer Heavy Traffic Index fell by 5.2 per cent in June. The annual percentage change using a three-month average was 0.9 per cent down. This was the first negative change in the annual rate reported since June 2023.

The seasonally adjusted Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) was 41.1. A PMI read...

National Road Carriers Association is, despite our name suggesting otherwise, an association of supply chain participants representing all modes.
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With 2degrees, One NZ, and Spark all committed to shut down their 3G networks in 2025, fleet businesses must act quickly to ensure their technology is current. This transition presents an ideal opportunity to upgrade to a more advanced, future-proofed electronic solution for managing Road User Charges (RUC) and fleet operations.

Managing RUC can be a major challenge for businesses. Handling multiple license expiry dates, tracking vehicle usage, and calculating off-road travel rebates can be incredibly time-consuming, w...

Auckland's relentless congestion concerns are driving the city towards a significant shift: the adoption of time of use pricing schemes. This initiative, akin to congestion pricing, has long been a subject of debate at both central and local government levels as a remedy for the supercity's traffic woes.

Time of use charging entails levying fees on vehicles navigating the busiest routes during peak hours. Opting to steer clear of these charges, some commuters seek alternative routes or travel times, consequently allevi...

Marlborough Roads Joint Venture (MRJV) has taken out the award for collaboration at the New Zealand Workplace Health & Safety Awards 2024.

The award recognises MRJV’s management of their works around the busy grape harvest season alongside the goal of reducing grape spillages on the network.

Steve Murrin, Marlborough Roads Manager said that the award comes after four years of collaboration between the MRJV and wider industry.

“This is great recognition of the collaboration that has occurred between MRJV, NZ...

The Government is welcoming the rollout of new speed camera signs for fixed speed cameras to encourage drivers to check their speeds, improving road safety and avoiding costly speeding tickets, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says.

“Providing Kiwis with an opportunity to check their speed and slow down in high crash areas where speed cameras are located will avoid speeding tickets and the more tragic consequences of speeding. 

“Speed cameras should be about improving safety, not raising revenue. And that’s w...