NZTD News

The signing of the contract to strengthen the SH50 Ngaruroro River Bridge, known locally as Fernhill Bridge, marks a major milestone for Hawke’s Bay businesses and freight operators. 

Transporting New Zealand Membership Manager Lindsay Calvi-Freeman says the signed contract brings welcome certainty after years of restrictions, detours and extra costs for the region. 

“Transporting New Zealand has pushed for a solution to Fernhill Bridge for several years. We put hard numbers around what the restrictions...

Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is warning that continued volatility in the global fuel market highlights the importance of New Zealand having resilient fuel reserves in the event of supply disruptions.

“Diesel prices have risen over 50 cents per litre in the past month, back to over $3 a litre for the first time since early June,” says Transporting New Zealand Policy and Advocacy Advisor Mark Stockdale.

“We’re not out of the woods yet, with higher commodity prices reflecting continued tensions ...

The Mercedes-Benz Trucks Actros ProCabin has achieved a major milestone in the commercial vehicle industry, winning the prestigious 2026 Australasian Truck of the Year award. The announcement was made by judges from Australia and New Zealand at the NZ Road Transport Hall of Fame in Invercargill, New Zealand.

The recognition comes as welcome news for truck operators across both countries who face significant operational pressures. Fuel costs represent one of the largest expenses for commercial transport businesses, and ...

Minister of Transport Chris Bishop has today announced the appointment of Michael Ahie as Deputy Chair of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Board. 

“I welcome this new appointment. Michael brings more than 20 years of governance and Chair experience across agribusiness, science and innovation, financial services, education and export-led sectors, with a strong focus on risk and assurance, and industry and business transformation.  

“He is currently Chair of Payments NZ and the Nominations Committe...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is reminding people of new rules coming into effect from tomorrow (1 October) for the use of New Zealand's roads, footpaths and cycle lanes.

The new lane use rules include changes for people riding bikes and e-scooters, footpaths users, drivers and other road users.

The changes were announced by the Minister of Transport in July 2026 following public consultation earlier this year, and aim to make the rules clearer for everyone, while better reflecting how people travel toda...

Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed a significant milestone on the State Highway 1 (SH1) Papakura to Drury Road of Regional Significance, with southbound traffic now using a new motorway alignment and bridge. 

“The Southern Motorway carries about 80,000 vehicles each day and is critical to Auckland and the upper North Island’s economy. The Papakura to Drury project will improve safety, resilience, and journey reliability, while supporting growth in South Auckland and strengthening connections for people a...