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Freight group backs Auckland rail-crossing upgrades but warns Takanini needs more routes
Road freight body Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the start of work to replace several Auckland level crossings with overbridges, but says Takanini may need further…
Port of Tauranga to introduce $8 truck entry fee from July 1
A new $8 plus GST fee for trucks entering Port of Tauranga’s Mount Maunganui wharves will come into effect from July 1, despite industry concern about…
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…
Industry responds to removal of Interislander’s Aratere
KiwiRail’s decision to retire the Interislander ferry Aratere has prompted a range of reactions from freight and maritime groups. Road freight body National Road Carriers (NRC)…
Industry pushes back as ACC axes truck safety discount
The road freight industry is urging the Government to reverse a decision to phase out a levy discount for safe heavy vehicle operators, warning it could…
Driver licence overhaul welcomed by road freight industry
The road transport sector is backing proposed changes to New Zealand’s driver licensing system, saying they could help attract more young drivers and ease growing workforce shortages.
Freight sector welcomes Cook Strait ferry plan but warns of risks
New Zealand’s road freight sector has welcomed the Government’s confirmation of two new rail-enabled ferries for the Cook Strait by 2029 — though one group warns of cost risks and the need to stay on schedule.
Public backs truck drivers in new poll
New Zealand’s truck drivers have received a strong vote of confidence from the public, with a new survey revealing over seven times as many people hold…
Auckland mayor backs congestion charging as report warns of $2.6b cost by 2026
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is throwing his support behind congestion charging, calling it a key solution to easing traffic, boosting productivity, and improving freight movement in…
National road freight survey launched
New Zealand’s largest road freight survey in a decade has been launched, aiming to identify the key issues facing transport operators and industry stakeholders. The 2025…