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 A few weeks ago, in Heads Up, we ran a story about the closure of the Kinleith Mill and the staff that were available for redeployment. 

There is no disputing the closure is a devastating blow to the community and the workers impacted. However, there is nothing to be gained in relitigating the reasons for the closure or heading down the Government should have done “X” path. 

NRC chose instead to contact MSD and work directly with the case manager that had boots on the ground to help look for any opport...

It was a big week in terms of considering potential transport policy changes.

Consultation closed on the changes to the Graduated Driver Licensing System (GDLS) with the most significant proposed change being the removal of the final driver assessment and replacing it with penalties intended to better manage novice driving.

The licensing of drivers is a key road safety control. GDLS was introduced here in 1987, and other than the minimum age for driving being increased from 15 to 16 years of age in 2011, this cur...

One of many enjoyable aspects of working with National Road Carriers is seeing the dedication of members to running compliant transport operations. That is a key part of why they belong to NRC – they are passionate about keeping our roads and those who use them safe.  The members we talk to on a daily basis are clearly geared towards keeping road user charges (RUC) and Certificate of Fitness (COF) compliant, which stems from a desire to keep their staff, and all road users safe. 

So it can really frustrate th...

Applications have opened for a $30 million fund for projects that will enhance the resilience of New Zealand’s coastal shipping connections and help boost economic growth, Associate Transport Minister James Meager has announced. 

The Coastal Shipping Resilience Fund was established through the Government Policy Statement on land transport. Funding will be allocated through a contestable process, with the criteria’s scope confirmed today.

“The coastal shipping sector is vulnerable to natural hazard risks. Dis...

Picton residents and drivers can expect to see improvements on State Highway 1 and at key intersections from next year.

Drop-in sessions are planned so the community can find out more about the improvements for the state highway and three intersections.

The changes will improve the town’s roading network and the way vehicles access the ferry terminals.

Regional Manager System Design Richard Osborne says ever since the Interislander ferry terminal was relocated to Lagoon Road in 2023, all vehicles accessing ...

The three national road transport associations – National Road Carriers (NRC), NZ Trucking, and Transporting New Zealand (TNZ – have worked together to establish a new, united body for the livestock transport sector: the National Livestock Transport & Safety Council (NLT&SC). 

Why the change? This restructure reflects the collective input of all stakeholders and recognises the need to strengthen the transport sector’s role within the livestock value chain. While farmers and producers have been the focus of much re...