2025 Wellington Region State Highway User Survey – receive a $10 voucher!
NZTA Wellington Transport Alliance (WTA) is running a survey again this year to collect feedback from users of the Wellington Region State Highways. They would really like to include your voice as truck drivers!
New Zealand Roading Industry Rising Star Award
The New Zealand Roading Industry Rising Star Award – a key initiative that was launched at last year’s Future Roads conference is back for 2025. This prestigious award recognises an outstanding individual under the age of 40 who has made significant contributions to the roading sector. It celebrates career achievements to date and is presented annually, at the Future Roads dinner following conference day one.
Auckland’s Northern Gateway Toll Road to go to 110 km/h
A new 110km/h speed limit on State Highway 1 (SH1) for the Northern Gateway Toll Road, from north of Orewa to south of the Johnstone’s Hill Tunnels came into effect from Monday 26 May.
Government expands Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund eligibility
The Government has expanded Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund eligibility to make it easier for New Zealand businesses to make the switch to low-emissions vehicles, which can reduce operating costs, improve efficiency and contribute to decarbonised supply chains.
Ōtaki to Levin Expressway downgrade disappointing
National Road Carriers is disappointed by the Government’s decision to downgrade the Ōtaki to Levin Expressway project. This critical infrastructure link is essential not only for regional connectivity and safety but also for ensuring the resilience of the national freight network.
Budget 2025
At the Northern Infrastructure Forum in April, National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Limited (NIFFCo) delivered a bold and pragmatic approach to addressing New Zealand’s infrastructure investment challenges.
Winter demands different driving skills
Winter is just around the corner, so too is the potential for snow and ice-covered roads in some parts of the country and for heavy rainfall and wind to batter other parts of the country.
Meth surges in workplace drug tests
New national data from The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA) shows methamphetamine (meth) is growing and making up a disproportionate share of workplace drug test results.
Pockets of cost pressure persist for transport industry
Operating costs for transport companies were broadly lower in the final quarter of 2024, continuing a trend of moderating cost pressures throughout last year.
Fuel costs fell for the fourth consecutive quarter, down 1.9% from the September quarter and 13% from a year earlier. The other major decline was for financing costs,
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Unlocking New Zealand’s infrastructure future
At the Northern Infrastructure Forum in April, National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Limited (NIFFCo) delivered a bold and pragmatic approach to addressing New Zealand’s infrastructure investment challenges.
Progress on SH1 Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass project
Work is moving at pace on the State Highway 1 (SH1) Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass project, with geotech work beginning last week…
NZTA to introduce mobile safety cameras
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will soon start operating mobile safety cameras. These look different to the vans NZ Police used….
Major transport infrastructure developments in the Bay of Plenty are moving ahead,
NRC is encouraged to see major transport infrastructure developments in the Bay of Plenty are moving ahead…
How to Keep Your Workforce Healthy with Occupational Health Services
Health Tick, the occupational health services arm of The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA), is leading the charge and ensuring New Zealand businesses are equipped to manage and mitigate work-related occupational health risks.
Ohakea commercial vehicle safety centre (CVSC) opens Wednesday 7 May 2025.
The Ohakea commercial vehicle safety centre (CVSC) will become operational Wednesday 7 May 2025.
From this date heavy vehicles will be screened by the static cameras and in-road weigh-in-motion (WIM) scales on State Highway 1/3 between Bulls and Sanson.
Freight features in H2 2 Zero Summit.
The H2 2 Zero Summit, Aotearoa New Zealand’s premium hydrogen event, is planned for 28-29 May 2025 at Wellington’s Tākina Convention Centre
Woody’s Corner -Auckland Transport Update
NRC is pleased that Auckland Transport (AT) is working on a number of initiatives to improve transport in an increasingly congested Auckland roading network:
TDDA Adds Tramadol and Fentanyl Testing
his month TDDA is introducing testing for tramadol and fentanyl — two high-risk opioids that pose serious workplace safety concerns worldwide.
Stay ahead of IRD’s crackdown.
After a period of leniency due to COVID-19, Inland Revenue (IRD) is intensifying tax compliance efforts with an additional $116 million in funding.
Interest rates down but cost of diesel & tyres may rise
Operating costs for transport companies were broadly lower in the final quarter of 2024, continuing a trend of moderating cost pressures throughout last year.
Fuel costs fell for the fourth consecutive quarter, down 1.9% from the September quarter and 13% from a year earlier. The other major decline was for financing costs,
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