National Road Carriers (NRC)
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…
Justin Tighe-Umbers: Planes, ships, trains and automobiles
National Road Carriers Association is, despite our name suggesting otherwise, an association of supply chain participants representing all modes. While over 90% of the membership are…
Tolls ‘the way to go’ for new RoNS, says industry
Infrastructure New Zealand is encouraging the Government to embrace road tolling to fund the Roads of National Significance (RoNS) projects. It follows the announcement from Transport…
Cook Strait ferry grounding a ‘shocking conclusion’ to warnings, says union
Images of the stricken Cook Strait ferry Aratere aground in the Marlborough Sounds are a "shocking conclusion" to years of warnings about the ageing ferry fleet, says the Maritime Union.
SH1 Brynderwyn Hills reopening brings relief for freight and business
After four months of closures and detours, the reopening of State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills is set to take place ahead of Matariki weekend – much to the relief of freight operators.
Truckies praise $4b fund for pothole repairs
Confirmation from NZ Transport Agency that over the next three years it will deliver $2.07 billion for state highway pothole prevention and $1.9b for local road…
Roading investment welcomed amid tough times for transport industry
The New Zealand Government's 2024 Budget announcement, featuring substantial increases in funding for roading and infrastructure projects, has been met with a positive yet cautious reception…
Justin Tighe-Umbers: Latest Brynderwyns slip shows why fast-track consent is critical
Tuesday this week an ominous email appeared in my inbox: “There’s been a slip." My heart sank.
NZTA lays out state highway investment proposal
The NZ Transport Agency has signalled its proposed delivery approach for the Government’s 15 Roads of National Significance (RoNS). The transport agency has released the State…
Steven Joyce to lead infrastructure agency design panel
Former finance and infrastructure minister Steven Joyce has been appointed to chair an expert advisory panel to help set up a new National Infrastructure Agency – a move welcomed by road freight industry members.