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The Coalition Government has made decisions on next steps for the Waitematā Harbour Crossing project, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Minister Simon Watts have announced. 

“The existing Auckland Harbour Bridge was completed in 1959 and forms part of the busiest corridor of the State Highway network in New Zealand, carrying 170,000 vehicles daily. It underpins almost $1 billion in annual economic activity, with this activity projected to increase to $3.9 billion by 2051,” Mr Bishop says.

“But the...

Petrol and diesel prices both decreased from June 2026 to July 2026, according to figures released by Stats NZ this week. 

Petrol prices were down 5.7 percent, while diesel prices decreased 12.1 percent.

“Fuel prices decreased for a third consecutive month, following increases in March and April,” prices and deflators spokesperson Nicola Growden said.

“The recent declines mean prices for petrol and diesel are now below levels recorded in March, although they remain higher than in February.”

In th...

The September edition of New Zealand Truck & Driver pays tribute to magazine founder Trevor Woolston who passed away in June.

We spotlight Trevor’s contribution to the New Zealand road transport industry and his pioneering career in publishing, truck racing, and trade show promotion. And this months Giti Tires Big Test takes a look back at highlights from the hundreds of Trevor’s truck tests in NZ T&D.

The September Advantage Tyre Solutions Fleet Focus makes a visit to the rugged terrain of Gisborne where Qube Fo...

Last Thursday, Engineering New Zealand and Stuff did voters a real service by hosting New Zealand’s Big Infrastructure Debate. Cross-party spokespeople, one room, the choices laid out. Infrastructure underpins our standard of living, and voters deserve to hear those choices argued properly.

One line stood out. New Zealand First’s Shane Jones told the room he doesn’t “see ever another four-lane highway being built in New Zealand in my lifetime” - not because Northlanders don’t want one, but because politicians will stru...

Over the past year the NZTA has consulted on a couple of phases of heavy vehicle productivity reform, with more planned. The proposals have been pretty underwhelming to be honest; small things like getting rid of H plates, and Transporting New Zealand’s submissions have called for more far-reaching VDAM reform with concrete examples of changes we’d like to see – indeed which are necessary to deliver, well, improved productivity.

One of the changes consulted on was removing 50MAX permits. Whilst we think 50MAX vehicles ...

‘What an incredible couple of days at EROAD Fleet Days 2026 from 5-6 August at Mystery Creek!’ says Transporting New Zealand 

The event had an amazing atmosphere from start to finish, bringing together New Zealand’s road transport industry to connect, learn, and celebrate the people and businesses that keep the country moving. Between 1,600 to 2,000 people attended each day. There was a real buzz throughout the venue, with engaging discussions, innovative product displays, and valuable networking opportunities aro...