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Justin’s Transport Minute – 23/10/25

As I write this, a spring storm is hammering the South Island and lower North Island. Parts of the West

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

Add Health Tick to your workplace programme

Now is a great time to consider extending your workplace safety protection to include Health Tick– the occupational health and

Update on NZTA Review of Cardan Shaft Park Brakes

NZTA’s recently completed review into the effectiveness of regulatory action on Cardan Shaft Park Brakes (CSPB), which are installed in

New Zealand secures major shipbuilder for new ferries

The Government, through its procuring company Ferry Holdings Limited has secured Guangzhou Shipyard International as the builder of two new

Justin’s Transport Minute – 17/10/25

Two incidents last week, one in the North Island, one in the South, highlighted how fragile New Zealand’s freight network

Justin’s Transport Minute – 10/10/25

This week Transport Talk ran an article citing the most recent Centrix Credit Indicator report, which revealed liquidations in the

Hydrogen powered trucks a focus for Toyota Sustainability Report

The role of hydrogen in the New Zealand transport and freight fleet was a focus as Toyota New Zealand launched

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

Environment Court grants consents for Northport expansion plan

The Environment Court has granted consents for Northport’s plans for expansion at Marsden Point, bringing to a conclusion more than

Smarter Freight Starts Here: NRC Backs Major Government Move

You may have missed it, but this week the government announced the biggest change in freight and supply chain policy

Overseas investors could provide an option for transport succession planning

From November 2025, overseas investors will be able to apply for residence by actively operating existing Kiwi businesses. There are

Sign up for NZTA weekly regional roadworks newsletter 

NZTA has started weekly regional newsletters about roadworks on the state highway network to help you plan your travel.

NZTA interactive map shows state highway roadworks

This interactive map shows state highways NZTA is rebuilding or resealing over this summer and the next two years:

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

Workforce Injury Information Available

Have you every wondered what the ACC claims were for heavy freight truck drivers in the Transport sector?

Justin’s Transport Minute – 26/9/25

Motorcycle Awareness Month 2025: love your ride

As the riding season begins and the number of motorcycles on the road doubles, this is an important time to

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