Road freight
Road freight industry records decline in workplace injuries
The road freight sector is celebrating a marked decline in workplace injuries, which industry leaders say reflects a growing focus on safety and wellbeing across freight…
Freight sector welcomes Budget tax incentive but urges greater roading investment
Two of New Zealand’s leading road freight associations have welcomed aspects of Budget 2025, including a new tax incentive for business investment and additional funding for…
Freight industry calls for exemption from congestion charging
Goods vehicles should be exempt from congestion-style time-of-use road charges, Transporting NZ told MPs on Monday.
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.
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…
NRC supports National’s transport plan
Freight industry body National Road Carriers Association (NRC) is backing the National Party’s focus on the essentials of building and maintaining the roading network in its…
Call for political parties to commit to transport priorities
Road freight body Transporting New Zealand is calling on all political parties to make transport a “top priority” in this year’s election.
Road maintenance funding hits 10-year low
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is warning that the state of our roads could be the next infrastructure crisis if the Government does not adequately fund…
<strong>Noble gets ready to ride shotgun </strong>
Warkworth-based trucking operator Blake Noble knows running a successful road freight business is no easy feat. That’s why he’s started Delivery, a new venture to provide…
‘Prioritise fixing our roads’ – industry’s message to incoming PM
Incoming prime minister Chris Hipkins is indicating he’s going to focus on the big issues business is facing – and that’s a message being welcomed by…