Transport

The Government’s proposal to loosen heavy vehicle rules as part of its fuel resilience strategy has been generally welcomed, but some critics say the answer is rail.   The reforms include allowing some trucks to carry heavier loads per trip, easing restrictions on oversized vehicles, and aligning licensing rules so heavier electric trucks are not […]

About 98% of potholes on state highways are fixed within 24 hours, according to the New Zealand Transport Agency. This exceeds government targets set in July, which ordered NZTA to repair 95% of potholes on main state highways and 85% of those on regional state highways within 24 hours of discovery. Transport Minister Chris Bishop […]

The Government’s Roads of National Significance (RoNS) programme is moving into the next phase of its development, but Transporting NZ wants bipartisan commitment to avoid future speed bumps. Combined funding of nearly $1.2 billion will advance key projects across the country. “The Government is committed to building a long-term pipeline of transport infrastructure investments to […]

A new NTA initiative aims to amplify and celebrate the expertise of women across the sector. As part of the Transport Women campaign, the social media spotlight showcases the inspiring stories of women across the industry. “What stands out about the women in our industry is their professionalism and resilience,” NZ Trucking Association Carol McGeady […]

The New Zealand Trucking Association is calling for action after a roadworker was fatally struck by a 20-tonne unroadworthy truck. With the company boss of the Auckland business admitting to manslaughter, the association says the tragedy exposes wider systemic failures beyond the news media’s focus on the individual now facing justice. The Trucking Association holds […]

WorkSafe has developed new guidance around transport trailers and heavy machinery. It comes after a 2019 death where a trailer ramp fell on a Te Kuiti tradesman. The employer committed funds to a range of mandatory health and safety improvements, including sponsoring Construction Health and Safety New Zealand (CHASNZ) to develop new guidance on the […]