Infrastructure
Roads, bridges, highways and the funding and projects that keep freight moving.
Road freight leaders join call to restore industry-led training
Road transport representatives are among a taskforce of organisations calling on the Government to restore automotive training back to an industry-led model. The coalition, led by…
Justin Tighe-Umbers: The season for road closures
Spring has sprung, and right on cue on Sunday the temperature gauge on my car dashboard read 20 degrees for the first time in a long…
Dom Kalasih: A transport programme that will get NZ moving
It’s always nice when the government surprises you and does just what you think is needed. This week’s 2024-2027 National Land Transport Programme has prioritised major…
Govt’s $32.9b transport plan has ‘balance right’, says trucking industry
The road transport industry is welcoming the Government's National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) over the next three years with a focus on freight and roading network…
Govt unveils $32.9b transport programme
The Government has announced it will spend $32.9 billion into new state highways, pothole prevention, rail, public transport and road policing over the next three years…
NZ’s top infrastructure projects celebrated at national awards
Winning infrastructure construction companies are celebrating following the presentation of the 45th Civil Contractors New Zealand Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards, with projects including high-voltage cables, scenic bridges, emergency transport maintenance and major motorways taking top honours.
Justin Tighe-Umbers: Getting time of use charging right for road freight
Transport Minister Simeon Brown delivered significant news last week that the Government is moving forward with amending legislation to allow for time of use (or congestion…
EROAD Fleet Day draws over 1200 attendees
EROAD held its ninth annual Fleet Day event at Hamilton’s Mystery Creek on Wednesday with more than 1200 fleet industry professionals in attendance who are estimated…
Congestion charges, toll roads ‘can help’, says Commission
Road tolls and congestion pricing have been highlighted as key steps for addressing the country's transport infrastructure challenges in a new report by the New Zealand…
Unlocking billions: Four-lane Auckland to Whangārei expressway gets turbo boost
The coalition Government says it will accelerate work on the new four-lane expressway between Auckland and Whangārei – a move the road freight industry says will…