NZTD News

Last week 1News reported an agricultural contractor bemoaning he was facing about $12,000 in fines for being overloaded. That story included some comments by Transport Minister Chris Bishop which could be misperceived to mean that the October’s consultation on the rules will end up allowing farmers to do whatever they want. Understandably, this raised the ire of many of our members who operate in a relatively highly regulated environment.  

We have a good relationship with Federated Farmers and with Rural Contractors NZ and fro...

Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board’s endorsement of the investment case for the Hawke’s Bay Expressway, with construction starting in November on this crucial Road of National Significance (RoNS). 

The Board has endorsed the investment case and approved more than $600m to four-lane the most congested part of the Expressway, between Links Road/Pākōwhai Road and Taradale Road roundabouts, including a new grade separated interchange at the Links Road/Pākōwhai Road rounda...

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has launched the Approved Code of Practice [ACOP] for Forestry and Harvesting Operations for the forestry industry.    

ACOPs are practical guidelines to help people in specific sectors and industries to comply with their health and safety duties. The sector-specific ACOPs programme is one part of the broader health and safety reforms.   

WorkSafe has worked with the forestry industry, including input from both workers and forestry companies to c...

A major project to replace rail level crossings in Takanini and Glen Innes with eight new bridges is starting delivery, Auckland Transport and KiwiRail say.

Pre-construction works start this week, with main construction of new bridges at Takanini, Te Mahia and Glen Innes stations starting during summer.

The project supports more frequent trains while improving safety, keeping traffic moving and enhancing urban areas. Level crossing removals are part of Auckland Transport and KiwiRail’s plan to be able to carry in...

Major works are getting underway in Mangahauini Gorge on State Highway 35 (SH35) north of Gisborne, as crews tackle the final and largest phase of Cyclone Gabrielle recovery efforts in Tairāwhiti, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.

“Since Cyclone Gabrielle, Transport Rebuild East Coast and local contractor crews have worked very hard to keep one lane of the highway through the Mangahauini Gorge open, while a long-term solution was designed. The upcoming programme of work is all about protecting the highway for the l...

National Road Carriers (NRC) has unveiled an upgraded, powerful Cost Model designed to help operators navigate an increasingly complex economic landscape.

Developed in a strategic partnership with the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (EECA), this new tool offers a sophisticated way for transport businesses of all sizes to predict expenses, boost efficiency, and plan for the future with greater certainty. 

The NRC Cost Model is positioned as the most advanced forecasting tool available to transport ...