Category: Media Releases

Bridge to replace SH25A is best option says National Road Carriers

Today’s announcement by Transport Minister Michael Wood that the Government is committed to building a bridge to replace SH25A is being welcomed by the transport sector.

“Confirmation the bridge will be able to be delivered quickly, while bringing more resilience to the Coromandel road network means transport operators across the regions now have better surety around what the future will hold for both the affected communities and their businesses,” says Justin Tighe-Umbers, CEO, National Road Carriers Association (NRC).

National Road Carriers welcomes new immigration settings for truck drivers

National Road Carriers Association (NRC) welcomes confirmation today by Minister of Immigration and Transport Michael Wood that Class 4 and 5 truck drivers will be able to apply for residency from 29 September, if they’ve completed a two-year work requirement.

NRC CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers said the two-year work to residence for truck and bus drivers had been agreed with the transport sector and was first announced in December 2022.

Truckies breathe sigh of relief Brynderwyns reopening early but call for alternative route

Trucking companies that operate in Northland are breathing a sigh of relief that State Highway 1 over Northland’s Brynderwyn Hills will temporarily reopen in both directions from noon today — the first time since Cyclone Gabrielle struck last month.

National Road Carriers Association (NRC) Commercial Transport Specialist Paula Rogers said Northland members are very appreciative that the road across the Brynderwyn Hills is opening earlier than expected.

Mayor Brown hits the cone on the head

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has hit the cone on the head – it’s time to adopt a more sensible approach to traffic management says National Road Carriers Association (NRC).

NRC Transport and Logistics Advisory Group welcomes Fullers360 CEO Mike Horne

The National Road Carriers (NRC) Transport and Logistics Advisory Group has strengthened its sustainability credentials by welcoming Fullers Group Ltd CEO, Mike Horne onboard.

NRC CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers says, “Road transport will be impacted by how hydrogen network infrastructure is solved for maritime, and in many ways the network challenges we face are the same. Investment in the right infrastructure to deliver sustainable energy solutions requires significant investment.

National Road Carriers Cyclone Relief Membership Offer

The effects of Cyclone Gabrielle continue to be felt across the North Island and feedback from our members suggests many of our transport community have been significantly impacted, particularly in the hardest hit regions.

We know in times of hardship fellow operators are there, ready to lend a hand, providing emergency support and helping wherever possible. There have been countless stories of the trucking industry stepping up to help friends and colleagues hit by either the recent flooding or the cyclone.

National Road Carriers (NRC) has a proud history of members helping members. That’s why we’re offering our support to both existing and new members.

Two Associations One Goal – Working Together for the Benefit of their Members and the Transport Industry

National Road Carriers (NRC) and New Zealand Trucking (NTA) are pleased to announce they have signed a memorandum of understanding to work closely together to address common road transport issues and goals.

Together the Associations represent over 3,000 members, who collectively operate 30,000 trucks nationwide. NRC and NTA support their members with legal, financial, employment relations, health & safety, workplace relations, business, and environmental advice. They advocate on behalf of members and work with Central and Local Government on road transport infrastructure and regulations.

Golden triangle unlocked thanks to dramatically reduced journey times on the Waikato Expressway

The recently completed Waikato Expressway is a cracking example of how first-class infrastructure can unlock the potential of a region, provide tangible economic gains and efficiencies, while delivering much-needed safety outcomes for the transport industry and other road users. In fact, it is so good, that some would suggest the Waikato Expressway should be the blueprint for how future critical roading infrastructure is delivered, minus the 30-year timeframe.

National Road Carriers welcomes new commercial partner Spartan Finance

When NRC launched its refreshed business strategy in 2022, the organisation was clear that commercial partnerships were a priority. Insights from the member survey challenged NRC to have wider strategic thinking on delivering business solutions, with 50% of respondents identifying asset finance partners as an area for future focus.

Justin Tighe-Umbers, CEO, NRC says, “Spartan Finance is a great fit for NRC as the two organisations share several synergies.

Waikato/BoP roads re-open but Coromandel tenuous

Most of the roads across the Bay of Plenty and Waikato are open but the situation in the Coromandel region is still tenuous says National Road Carriers Association (NRC) commercial transport specialist Ian Roberts.

Trucks ready to deliver as soon as roads passable

Trucking companies are ready to deliver supplies to places that have been cut off by slips, flooding and tree falls as soon as the roads are passable.

National Road Carriers Association (NRC) CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers says NRC’s 1,500 truck company members, who operate over 20,000 trucks throughout New Zealand, are doing everything they can to keep the supply chain open.

National Road Carriers congratulates Fulton Hogan on the launch of Australasia’s first fully electric mobile asphalt crusher

National Road Carriers congratulates Fulton Hogan on the launch of Australasia’s first fully electric mobile asphalt crusher, the Keestrack R3e. It is fantastic to see world-leading innovation being applied to our road building here in New Zealand by one of our members, enabling recycling of asphalt, and removing cost and carbon emissions from the road building process. NRC was impressed to learn an onsite laboratory tests the optimal recycled asphalt mix to ensure the final road build remains of the highest quality. This is yet another excellent example of how the road transport industry is leading the way towards meeting New Zealand’s emission reduction targets.