Infrastructure
Roads, bridges, highways and the funding and projects that keep freight moving.
Truck drivers targeted by road rage, survey finds
A growing number of truck drivers are reporting abuse and harassment on New Zealand roads, according to findings from the 2025 National Road Freight Survey. The…
Manawatū Tararua Highway hailed as major freight and regional milestone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onRckn0hPPE The long-awaited Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway officially opened to traffic from the week of June 9, with road freight industry leaders and…
Road cone hotline launches, Govt resets WorkSafe’s focus
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has unveiled a major shift in the direction of WorkSafe New Zealand, including the launch of a new…
Poor roads and ferry delays a risk to safety and economy, says freight industry
New Zealand’s road freight industry is raising the alarm over deteriorating infrastructure and delays to Cook Strait ferry replacements, warning they pose serious risks to safety…
Freight sector welcomes Budget tax incentive but urges greater roading investment
Two of New Zealand’s leading road freight associations have welcomed aspects of Budget 2025, including a new tax incentive for business investment and additional funding for…
Budget 2025: Cyclone-hit road recovery and rail get near $1b boost
The Government is pumping billions into transport and infrastructure in Budget 2025, with a focus on fixing cyclone-damaged roads, improving rail networks, and giving certainty to major capital projects.
Dunedin’s Hillside Workshops reopen, Mosgiel link gets green light
Otago’s rail network has received a significant boost with the official reopening of Dunedin’s Hillside Workshops and a new funding commitment for a key freight link…
New book tracks rise of New Zealand’s ‘Road Gang’
The final volume in a trilogy chronicling New Zealand’s transport history has been released, detailing the rise of the country’s motor vehicle culture and the network…
Road freight survey reveals deep concerns over economy and roads
New Zealand’s road freight industry is warning of tough times ahead, with most operators expecting little improvement in their financial situation over the next year. The…
Preferred corridor revealed for Northland Expressway
The Government has unveiled the emerging preferred corridor for the next stages of the Northland Expressway, setting the path for a new four-lane route between Te…