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NZTA interactive map shows state highway roadworks

This interactive map shows state highways NZTA is rebuilding or resealing over this summer and the next two years:

Justin’s Transport Minute – 26/9/25

From Romans to Roading Contractors: What It Takes to Build Roads That Last Building durable roads is something that we’ve been doing at least since Roman times, and possibly stretching back […]

Justin’s Transport Minute – 19/9/25

This week I had the pleasure of attending the 29th Annual CBAFF Conference. Each year this is a must-attend event for me, bringing together key businesses from across the freight and supply chain sector including many NRC members. Shipping lines, ports, port transport operators, freight forwarders and customs brokers made up the majority of the room, along with sponsors and industry suppliers.

The beauty of this event is hearing first hand from people working up and down our export and import supply chain. It broadens perspective and understanding of the complexity of keeping this critical economic enabler running.

Regulatory reform update

This week NRC joined representatives from the associations representing the various sectors that make up the transport industry for a progress update on the regulatory reform being undertaken by NZTA and MoT.

Justin’s Transport Minute – 5/9/25

This week I had the pleasure of attending the 29th Annual CBAFF Conference. Each year this is a must-attend event for me, bringing together key businesses from across the freight and supply chain sector including many NRC members. Shipping lines, ports, port transport operators, freight forwarders and customs brokers made up the majority of the room, along with sponsors and industry suppliers.

The beauty of this event is hearing first hand from people working up and down our export and import supply chain. It broadens perspective and understanding of the complexity of keeping this critical economic enabler running.

Fixing the Funding Pipe – The Case for a Complete Transition to RUC

New Zealand’s road network is the lifeblood of our economy. Every day, freight operators, commuters, and communities rely on our roads to move goods, connect towns, and keep the country moving. Yet, as vehicle technology evolves and the ways we pay for road use shift, we are facing a growing challenge: ensuring there are sufficient, reliable funds to maintain and expand the road network we all depend on.

Foodstuffs North Island trials new camera technology for fleet safety

Foodstuffs North Island is trialling AutoSense Vision Focus technology in selected vehicles—adding real-time incident review and driver exoneration to its in-cab safety toolkit.

Justin’s Transport Minute – 28/8/25

Friday night National Road Carriers held our 89th Annual General Meeting at the Jet Park Inn, gathering members, sponsors and supporters. There was a great atmosphere in the room, despite the tough year (or perhaps because of it) everyone enjoyed getting together and catching up over a drink

Road bridges must replace Takanini level crossings

NRC has called for detailed traffic modelling to support AT’s proposed replacement of railway level crossing in Takanini with road bridges announced last Sunday.

The City Rail Link is going to be a game changer for Auckland and getting these level crossings replaced is critical to keep freight moving.

NRC launches NZ’s most advanced cost forecasting tool for transport operators

Introducing the new NRC Cost Model: your go-to tool for predicting costs, improving efficiency, and planning with confidence — no matter the size of your fleet.

200+ trucks stop at NZI Truckie Rest Zone

Foodstuffs North Island is trialling AutoSense Vision Focus technology in selected vehicles—adding real-time incident review and driver exoneration to its in-cab safety toolkit.

Helping Fleets Reduce Emissions and Costs with Video Telematics

Replacing assets with more fuel-efficient vehicles or switching to alternate fuels is not practical for the short-term, but you can make operational improvements that don’t require major capital investment.

Justin’s Transport Minute – 22/8/25

There has been unprecedented feedback following my article last week “Systemic failure killed Johnathon Walters” which explored a needless death of a roadworker by an unroadworthy truck. And rightly so, this issue strikes at the heart of safety and compliance in our industry.

Transport costs ease as weak demand hampers recovery

Most costs for transport operators declined in the June quarter, with only unchanged road user charges and a modest increase in labour costs bucking the falls. The biggest quarterly declines occurred for finance and fuel costs, continuing the downwards trend for these cost categories that has persisted since late 2023.

Justin’s Transport Minute – 15/8/25