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Nick Leggett: Transporting NZ members survey results
Nick Leggett The results of Transporting New Zealand’s annual member survey are in, giving us a valuable snapshot of our members’ priorities, what is working well…
Nick Leggett: Govt policy change welcome, but plenty of challenges ahead
Nick Leggett The government policy bonfire announcement has been fascinating (and somewhat pleasing) to watch. New prime minister Chris Hipkins has indicated that he has reprioritised policies for the…
Nick Leggett: Resilient transport network must be top priority
Nick Leggett I got a shock on Monday to read an article about the top transport priority of the government being decarbonisation and that roads would…
Road transport industry sets goal of 1000 new applicants
The shortage of professional drivers is a worldwide problem and New Zealand is not immune, with some estimates that the country needs thousands of new drivers.
Transporting NZ launches decarbonisation roadmap
New Zealand’s road transport industry is aiming to tackle decarbonisation in partnership with an international road freight body representing millions of companies across the globe.
Nick Leggett: Trucking firms at forefront of recovery
Nick Leggett Cyclone Gabrielle has shown us once again road transport operators doing what they do best – that is, responding at a moment’s notice to…
Nick Leggett: What are your priorities for the road transport industry?
Nick Leggett Transporting New Zealand is constantly looking to improve our delivery and services. To help ensure our association is reflecting your priorities and performing well…
Major restructure proposed for Transporting NZ
Warwick Wilshier Road freight body Transport New Zealand is proposing a major shake-up to unify its four regions into one national structure. The proposal, which is…
Industry calls for urgent action following record number of pothole complaints
Road freight industry group Transporting New Zealand is calling on the Government to take swift action and fund more road maintenance following a record number of…
Fuel relief extension uncertain but Govt promises announcement soon
The road transport sector says it’s “encouraged but not convinced” by finance minister Grant Robertson’s promise to revisit a possible extension of the Government’s transport support package.