EDLs simplify legal requirements around work and rest for drivers
Drivers know when they’re tired, yet understanding the legal requirements around work and rest, and calculating available hours, can be complex. Electronic logging devices (EDLs) simplify this by automatically tracking work and rest times in real-time, helping drivers and operators stay compliant without the hassle of manual logbooks.
Government completes work under State Highway Pothole Prevention fund
The Government has announced the successful completion of one of the largest state highway road renewal programmes in New Zealand history, the State Highway Pothole Prevention fund.
Minimising lithium battery risks: a note from Insurer NZI
Insurance company, NZI has shared some valuable guidance around the safe handling and transport of lithium batteries.
Justin’s Transport Minute – 03/07/25
This week I have had the pleasure of being out on the road in the lower North Island meeting with members. Catching up with operators in their yards, hearing how their business is going and being out on the roading network is crucial when it comes to accurately representing the transport industry to government, the public and media.
Largest maritime navigation system upgrade in decades
The Government is making New Zealand more attractive to international shipping lines with the first major investment in navigation services in more than 30 years.
Keep Your Wheels Turning with Pre-Employment Medicals
In the transport industry, the risks don’t just sit behind the wheel. Driver health directly impacts safety and your bottom line. A Pre-Employment Medical (PEM) helps you make sure every new hire is physically and medically fit for the job before they hit the road.
Feedback open on Battery energy storage systems roadmap
Today the Electricity Authority published a roadmap that sets out our work in relation to battery energy storage systems (BESSs) over the next two years.
Taking the handbrake off productivity through transport rule reform
The Government is progressing a work programme to increase productivity and efficiency through comprehensively reforming New Zealand’s land transport rules.
Justin’s Transport Minute – 26/06/25
A few weeks ago, in Heads Up, we ran a story about the closure of the Kinleith Mill and the staff that were available for redeployment.
Amendments to Employment Law to Boost Flexibility and Business Confidence
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has introduced the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, which seeks to sharpen labour market flexibility in New Zealand .
Hydrogen awards for road transport innovators
Hydrogen awards for road transport innovators
Three transport sector leaders were recognised at the recent Aotearoa Hydrogen Awards, celebrating progress in zero-emission technology and the people driving it forward.
Removing inactive TSL’s
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is starting a project to tidy up the data in the Transport Service Licence register. About 73% of the 146,000 licences in our register are inactive. Removing these licences from the register will help focus on active licences and checking non-compliance such as someone using a licence that doesn’t belong to them.
Applications open for $30 million Coastal Shipping Resilience Fund
The Government has opened applications for a new $30 million Coastal Shipping Resilience Fund aimed at strengthening the resilience and reliability of New Zealand’s coastal shipping network. The contestable fund will support projects that enhance key infrastructure such as wharves, jetties, and freight handling facilities, as well as initiatives that reinforce essential supply routes. It also extends to supporting related services, including navigation aids, energy resilience, and seafarer training.
Justin’s Transport Minute – 19/06/25
A few weeks ago, in Heads Up, we ran a story about the closure of the Kinleith Mill and the staff that were available for redeployment.
Former Kinleith Mill drivers available in Tokoroa
As a result of the closure of the Kinleith Mill a number of staff with transport experience are looking for new roles. Jeremy Hall from MSD is co-ordinating placing candidates so if you are looking to fill any vacancies reach out to him asap as there are limited candidates. They are all available from 30 June.
Bridges, tunnels and trucks feature in Concrete Awards
Bridges, tunnels and trucks featured in the 2025 Concrete Construction Awards presented last week celebrating excellence in concrete design, construction, innovation, rehabilitation, sustainability and research. Around 275 people including architects, concrete designers, engineers and developers from across Aotearoa New Zealand attended the awards held in Auckland.
Justin’s Transport Minute – 12/06/25
One of many enjoyable aspects of working with National Road Carrier is the dedication of members to running compliant transport operations. That is a key part of why they belong to NRC, they are passionate about keeping our roads and those who use them safe. The members we talk to on a daily basis are clearly geared towards keeping road user charges (RUC) and Certificate of Fitness (COF) compliant, which stems from a desire to keep their staff, and all road users safe.
National Livestock Transport & Safety Council established to drive industry progress
National Road Carriers (NRC), NZ Trucking, and Transporting New Zealand (TNZ) have worked together to establish the National Livestock Transport & Safety Council (NLT&SC), a new united body for the livestock transport sector.
Plan ahead with NZTA before ferry schedules change
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is asking transport operators to get in touch to discuss worktime variations and ensure agreements are in place before ferry capacity is reduced this year. Fewer ferry sailing across Cook Strait each week may limit drivers’ break time on a return trip between the North and South Islands, causing drivers to breach legal worktime hours.
New Port of Tauranga VBS tariff schedule
From 1 July 2025 the Port of Tauranga has introduced its new Vehicle Booking System (VBS) 2025/26 tariff schedule. The peak-period slot booking or cancellation has increased from $29.40 to $30.43 per transaction. The MetroPort VBS fee of NZD $63.75 remains unchanged.