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Pass horses wide and slow

It is that time of year when horse riders across New Zealand and internationally, will be riding to promote the lifesaving message of Pass Wide and Slow. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Biggest change to RUC in 50 years

This week Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced that fuel excise duty will be replaced by electronic Road User Charges and that the Government will have enabling legislation passed in 2026.

Employment Outlook Survey results

Last month we asked members a few questions regarding their intentions regarding recruitment over the next twelve months.

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).

Giving Freight Operators the Numbers They Need: NRC and EECA Upgrade Trusted Cost Model

Today at EROAD Fleet Day National Road Carriers (NRC) has announced it has teamed up with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) to help tackle one of the biggest challenges facing the freight sector – the shift to low and zero emissions heavy vehicles.

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