NZTD News

Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that weight restrictions on Fernhill Bridge on SH50 in Hawke’s Bay are costing the region millions of dollars, with many freight companies having to complete a 40km return detour to make deliveries.

Fernhill Bridge is a crucial freight corridor linking a large agricultural area with the region’s industrial centre in Hastings. It is also the main access point to the Taihape Road from Hastings. Weight restrictions introduced in 2022 have limited access to a maximum o...

Friday night National Road Carriers held our 89th Annual General Meeting at the Jet Park Inn, gathering members, sponsors and supporters. There was a great atmosphere in the room, despite the tough year (or perhaps because of it) everyone enjoyed getting together and catching up over a drink. Making the occasion even more special was Dennis Errey receiving an award for DW Errey LTD celebrating 50 years as an NRC member. It was a pleasure to hear Dennis’s reflections on 50 years in the industry, and to meet his lovely wife Ange, and sons J...

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...