Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Logging truck trailer detachment caused by ‘single point of failure’
The Log Transport Safety Council has issued a safety alert following an incident in which a self-loading logging truck detached from its trailer while traveling on…
Exempt goods vehicles from congestion charges, says Transporting NZ
Congestion charging on New Zealand roads should exempt goods vehicles to avoid efficiency benefits being offset by freight fees and surcharges. That's according to national road…
Keeping holiday deliveries on track
New Zealand’s transport workers played a critical role in keeping the country moving during the busy holiday season, and Deb O’Brien, owner of Debz Transport in the Hutt Valley, was among operators leading the charge with her team of 14.
Road tolling tackles transport funding ‘crisis’, says freight sector
Road tolling is essential to delivering New Zealand's critical transport infrastructure. That's the message from the country's national road freight bodies in response to new road…
Trucking firms weathering tough economic conditions, data shows
New Zealand's road transport industry is continuing to meet market demand despite tougher economic times, with most companies successfully withstanding rising costs, new economic data reveals…
Road freight facing decarbonisation barriers, ministry report finds
Road freight businesses are "committed to emissions reduction", but support from government and freight customers will be essential overcoming regulatory and cost barriers. That's according to…
Transporting NZ welcomes new constitution and governance
Warwick Wilshier National road freight body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has formally adopted a new constitution and governance structure which it says focuses on…
Dom Kalasih: Olympics gold and a win for our industry
Dom Kalasih Hasn’t the Olympics been exciting! Well done to all our medal winners in rugby sevens, men’s triathlon, and rowing! And there’s more action to…
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…
Cost pressures on road transport keep on rising
Cost pressures continue to bite for the road freight industry, with repairs and maintenance, depreciation and interest, insurance, and wages all rising over the March quarter…