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The Commerce Commission is reminding businesses to ensure lower fuel costs are passed through to customers through prices at the pump and the reduction of any surcharges. 

Commissioner Bryan Chapple says it was reasonable for businesses to adjust their prices in response to higher and more volatile global wholesale prices, but adjustments should be made when prices come down as well.

“It’s been a difficult period for many consumers and businesses as we’ve felt the flow on effects from the conflict in the Mid...

Current fuel stock as at 11:59pm Sunday 14 June (as days' cover).

The fuel supply chain continues to operate smoothly, with fuel flowing into the country as expected. 

Overall fuel stocks remain well above minimum requirements and within normal ranges, with regular shipments continuing to arrive as expected.

Fuel import...

EROAD Fleet Days 2026 is making a significant expansion that reflects the industry's growing demand for connection and innovation. Following a standout 2025 event, organisers have responded to clear feedback by extending the conference from a single day to two full days. The expanded event will take place on August 5-6, 2026, at Mystery Creek in Hamilton, cementing its status as New Zealand's largest fleet management gathering. 

This year's EROAD Fleet Days promises an immersive experience designed to engage atten...

Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the bipartisan political response to the Infrastructure Commission’s National Infrastructure Plan, released this week. 

The Government has responded to the National Infrastructure Plan by announcing that it supports all sixteen recommendations in the report, and noting the Government response is also broadly supported by the Labour and Green parties.

The National Infrastructure Plan, published by the NZ Infrastructure Commission in February, sets out a pathway for delive...

Major work on an overbridge at the Auckland Street end of Dublin Street will start in early 2027, with the KiwiRail-led project expected to take 18 to 24 months to complete.

It is part of Government’s Cook Strait Ferry Replacement Programme, which will deliver two new rail-enabled ferries by 2029.

The Dublin Street overbridge will improve safety and strengthen connections between Waitohi Picton’s main centre and Port side of town, KiwiRail Project Manager Stu Ridley says. 

“The bridge is key to keeping...

Upcoming night closures are planned on State Highway 35 (SH35) Punaruku Hill located between Te Araroa and Wharekahika/Hicks Bay, as additional drainage work takes place.

Crews will focus on installing culverts at the site of the Punaruku slip, which was damaged in January’s storm.

This stretch of SH35 will close for 3 nights later this month - Monday 22 June to Wednesday 24 June - 8pm to 6am each night.  The work is expected to be complete by 6am on Thursday 25 June.

During the day, the road will be o...