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NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will be closing SH73 between Arthur’s Pass and Otira over two week-long night periods from 19 May.

Drivers will be able to get through at the top of every hour between 8 pm and 6 am, over the ten nights of work.

The route is one of two between the West Coast and Canterbury, with the Lewis Pass, SH7, the alternative (Waipara – Reefton/Greymouth).

Work to upgrade the bridge superstructure started in April and as part of this NZTA needs to relocate guardrail and undergrou...

A memo accidentally released by Wellington City Council shows at least $5.2 million of pipes needing urgent repair have just been covered up by $55 million of brand new bus and cycle lanes on Thorndon Quay.

Responding to this, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said:

“Residents and businesses said they didn’t want their money wasted on months of work to install these vanity projects. Now, they might have to go through it all again.

“To anyone not employed by a local council, it’...

This week Minister of Transport Simeon Brown announced a number of new regional routes that have been prioritised as essential.
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NZI’s team of Fleet Fit managers know that when driving is your job, safety on the road is top of mind on a daily basis. That’s why, for the third year running, they hit the road again to support truckies to take a break at the popular NZI Truckie Rest Zones. 

The first NZI Truckie Rest Zone events of 2024 were held at the Picton and Wellington Interislander Ferry Terminals, in March.  Lots of truckies stopped in to have a bite to eat and chat to the team of professionals on hand about driver fatigue - a majo...

Isuzu Motors Limited and Gatik AI, Inc. have agreed to further enhance the development of the North American autonomous driving business. Isuzu will invest US$30 million in Gatik, forging a strong partnership between the two companies in the pursuit of realising mobility services based on level 4 autonomous driving. 

The agreement between Isuzu and Gatik is focused on the development of middle mile autonomous driving and will include the design and development of a new chassis (redundant chassis) that ensures safe...

Kenworth has announced it will begin production of Kenworth T680 and T880 models specified with the new Cummins X15N natural gas engine in the third quarter of 2024.

The Cummins X15N, powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) or Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), is the industry’s first 15-litre natural gas engine that delivers diesel-like power, range, and performance, making it appealing for short, regional, and long-haul operations. The X15N produces between 400-500 hp with up to 1,850 lb.-ft. o...