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National Road Carriers Association (NRC) is calling for detailed traffic modelling to support AT’s proposed replacement of railway level crossing in Takanini with road bridges announced today. 

“The City Rail Link is going to be a game changer for Auckland and getting these level crossings replaced is critical to keep freight moving,” said NRC CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers.

"Bridge crossings of the railway are a much-needed part of the roading network at Takanini, which is an important light industry area for the ...

The National Road Carriers Association (NRC) has announced significant changes to its Board, marking the departure of two long-serving members and the arrival of three new appointees committed to shaping the future of New Zealand’s road transport industry.

After many years of dedicated service, Calven Bonney and Don Wilson are stepping down from the NRC Board. Both have made invaluable contributions during their tenure, guiding the organisation through growth and change while representing the interests of members natio...

Transporting New Zealand Road freight industry group Transporting New Zealand has welcomed construction work getting underway this week to replace Auckland level crossings with overbridges, but says ensuring adequate freight routes in Takanini may require further investment. 

The Takanini and Glen Innes projects will see eight level crossings removed and replaced by three new grade-separated road bridges and three new pedestrian access bridges. Two crossings in Takanini – Spartan Road and Manuroa Road - will be cl...

‘New emissions rules landing on 1 November 2025 will make it harder and more expensive for tradies and small operators to replace their trucks’ says the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association

From that date, all heavy vehicle imports must meet Euro VI-c or an approved equivalent such as Japan 2016 at entry certification.

“These are the vehicles used across trades and contracting, from 9–12-tonne two-axle trucks up to 26-tonne 8x4s. They’re a core part of how the industry works. By cutting out a big chunk of ...

Last week 

I attended the Ministry of Transport’s Revenue Programme Stakeholder Reference Group, which is engaging the industry and road user representatives on the transition to universal RUC.

We also hosted the Petroleum Industry Transport Safety Forum in Wellington. Along with the Log Transport Safety Council, these are groups that in my view are shining lights in terms of getting on with doing stuff that needs to be done within their specific sector. Fuel tanker trucks include a lot of s...

This week is an important one in the National Road Carriers association calendar, with members gathering for our 89th Annual General Meeting. 

As New Zealand’s leading industry association for transport NRC has proudly served those making a living in the road transport industry since the days horse and carts were being replaced by the first trucks. Remarkably some of our members go back to that very transition. 

89 years later our association’s services remain as relevant as ever. 

The freigh...