Ports inquiry gets diagnosis right — freight must be treated as one system says NRC
National Road Carriers (NRC) says the findings of Parliament’s first cross-party inquiry into ports and the maritime sector backs up NRC’s election call for freight to be treated as one system.
Lost workdays continue to have an impact on New Zealand business
ACC has released its annual ‘Injuries in New Zealand’ report, providing insights into how New Zealanders are getting injured and the impact those injuries have on people, workplaces and communities.
Enviro NZ Bulk Haulage Request for Information
Enviro NZ currently manage the transport of approximately 600,000 tonnes of bulk waste annually across the North Island. We are seeking interest from suppliers to participate in a Request for Information (RFI)
TR Group Launches End-to-End Heavy Fleet Decarbonisation Capability for New Zealand and Australia
For many transport operators, decarbonisation has moved from a future ambition to a present-day business priority. From customer expectations and sustainability targets through to compliance
State Highway 3 extended closure cuts off Taranaki again highlighting importance of resilience investment
The extended closure of State Highway 3 (SH3) cutting off Taranaki again highlights the importance of resilience investment says National Road Carriers Association (NRC).
Fleet Forum 2026: Putting mental health at the heart of safer roads
Building on the success of the Transport Leaders Forum, AutoSense presents the newly named NZ Fleet Forum — returning to Auckland and Christchurch in February 2026 with a powerful agenda that puts driver wellbeing firmly in the spotlight.
Brynderwyn Works Completed Ahead of Schedule — A Win for Efficient Roading
Brynderwyn Works Completed Ahead of Schedule — A Win for Efficient Roading
Advocacy Update: Fatigue management, VDAM review and more.
Building on the success of the Transport Leaders Forum, AutoSense presents the newly named NZ Fleet Forum — returning to Auckland and Christchurch in February 2026 with a powerful agenda that puts driver wellbeing firmly in the spotlight.
Key priorities for workforce development over the next decade
For the freight and supply chain sector the next decade will be one of transformation.
AI will enable faster calculations and modelling, and better back-end systems to process the Yottabytes of data created throughout the supply chain.
Overdue land transport review will cut red tape says National Road Carriers Association
The government’s consulting on modernising outdated land transport rules is long overdue and welcomed with open arms by National Road Carriers Association (NRC).
NRC pleased with NZTA endorsement of RoNS
National Road Carriers Association (NRC) is pleased to see rapid progress is being made on bringing all the projects listed in the Roads of National Significance (RoNS) closer to construction start.
SeaLink launches new website and booking engine
SeaLink, the passenger and vehicle transport business operating between the Hauraki Gulf islands and Auckland has launched an enhanced website and booking experience for customers.
New Freight Action Plan and Advisory Council are huge wins says NRC
The Government’s new Action Plan for Freight and Freight Advisory Council and updated National Freight Demand Study will strengthen supply chain resilience says National Road Carriers Association (NRC) CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers.
Business Failures Are Leaving Workers in the Lurch – It’s Time for Change
In recent months, we’ve seen a troubling pattern emerge across New Zealand’s freight and logistics sector: business failures are increasingly leaving employees in the lurch — unpaid, unsupported, and in some cases, facing precarious immigration situations.
Navigating the Future of Freight: Empowering Operators with the Updated NRC Cost Model Tool
In the dynamic and often challenging world of road freight, understanding your costs isn’t just good business practice – it’s the bedrock of survival and growth. For decades, the National Road Carriers (NRC) Cost Model Tool has been an indispensable resource for thousands of freight operators across the country, helping them gain a detailed understanding of their true cost of doing business.
New Zealand’s Workplace Safety Record Demands More Than Cones
When businesses are struggling to make ends meet, it’s easy for safety to take a back seat. Easy but disastrous.
AT reforms must make freight a priority, rather than an afterthought
Freight must be treated as a priority, no longer a planning afterthought, as part of the Government’s and Auckland Council’s restructuring of AT announced last Friday.
NRC Welcomes New Board Members as Long-Serving Leaders Step Down
The National Road Carriers Association (NRC) has announced significant changes to its Board, marking the departure of two long-serving members and the arrival of three new appointees committed to shaping the future of New Zealand’s road transport industry.
NRC says road bridges replacing level crossings critical to keep freight moving in Takanini
National Road Carriers Association (NRC) is calling for detailed traffic modelling to support AT’s proposed replacement of railway level crossing in Takanini with road bridges announced today.
NRC supports single revenue collection system for NLTF
National Road Carriers Association (NRC) is broadly supportive of the move announced today by Transport Minister Chris Bishop towards a single system of collecting the revenue for the National Land Transport Fund (NLTF).