Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Preferred corridor revealed for Northland Expressway
The Government has unveiled the emerging preferred corridor for the next stages of the Northland Expressway, setting the path for a new four-lane route between Te…
Minister warned of ‘strained’ transport funding
Transport funding is not keeping up with an "unprecedented increase" in travel demand, especially from heavy vehicles on the state highway network. That was one of…
RUCs confirmed for EVs, heavy vehicles exempt until 2025
Road user charges (RUC) for electric vehicles are on the way while heavy EVs with a gross laden weight of more than 3500kg are exempt from…
Canterbury sets sights on $10.8b transport investment
Canterbury councils and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency are proposing to almost double the investment in the region's land transport systems to $10.8 billion over the…
Brett Aldridge: Industry compliance streamlining gathers pace
I’d like to take this opportunity to discuss an exciting project we have under way. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Programme (CVSP) is gathering momentum and has reached an exciting stage where we are starting to see the power the programme has to level the playing field for the freight sector.
Brynderwyn SH1 repair closure could cripple some freight operators, says NRC
The potential closure of State Highway 1 through the Brynderwyn Hills for road repairs would be a “devastating blow” for truckies serving the Northland community. That’s…
New commercial vehicle safety centre underway near Bulls
Construction is set to get underway on a new commercial vehicle safety centre (CVSC) that’s set to be built outside Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Base Ōhakea in Manawatū. It…
State highway maintenance progress for lower North Island, top of South
Figures from last summer’s state highway maintenance season for the top of the South Island and lower North Island show “a considerable amount” of work was completed despite the weather being much wetter than usual, Waka Kotahi says.
Road tunnels part of new Auckland harbour crossing proposal
Two new three-lane road tunnels, one in each direction for cars and trucks, and a separate 21km light rail tunnel is the proposed plan for a…
Greg Pert: A call for improved roading infrastructure
With more than 35 years of industry experience, and as head of a major freight logistics company, I understand the intricacies of moving goods from one point to another, across the length and breadth of Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.