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Taking the handbrake off productivity through transport rule reform

The Government is progressing a work programme to increase productivity and efficiency through comprehensively reforming New Zealand’s land transport rules.

Justin’s Transport Minute – 26/06/25

A few weeks ago, in Heads Up, we ran a story about the closure of the Kinleith Mill and the

Amendments to Employment Law to Boost Flexibility and Business Confidence

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has introduced the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, which seeks to sharpen labour

Hydrogen awards for road transport innovators

Hydrogen awards for road transport innovators Three transport sector leaders were recognised at the recent Aotearoa Hydrogen Awards, celebrating progress

Removing inactive TSL’s

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is starting a project to tidy up the data in the Transport Service Licence

Applications open for $30 million Coastal Shipping Resilience Fund

The Government has opened applications for a new $30 million Coastal Shipping Resilience Fund aimed at strengthening the resilience and

Justin’s Transport Minute – 19/06/25

A few weeks ago, in Heads Up, we ran a story about the closure of the Kinleith Mill and the

Former Kinleith Mill drivers available in Tokoroa

As a result of the closure of the Kinleith Mill a number of staff with transport experience are looking for

Bridges, tunnels and trucks feature in Concrete Awards

Bridges, tunnels and trucks featured in the 2025 Concrete Construction Awards presented last week celebrating excellence in concrete design, construction,

Justin’s Transport Minute – 12/06/25

One of many enjoyable aspects of working with National Road Carrier is the dedication of members to running compliant transport

National Livestock Transport & Safety Council established to drive industry progress

National Road Carriers (NRC), NZ Trucking, and Transporting New Zealand (TNZ) have worked together to establish the National Livestock Transport

Plan ahead with NZTA before ferry schedules change

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is asking transport operators to get in touch to discuss worktime variations and ensure

New Port of Tauranga VBS tariff schedule

From 1 July 2025 the Port of Tauranga has introduced its new Vehicle Booking System (VBS) 2025/26 tariff schedule. The

Manawatū Tararua Highway open for business

A more efficient, reliable and safer journey through the Ruahine Ranges opened this week with the completion of the Manawatū

Justin’s Transport Minute – 06/06/25

After spending last week focussed on port charges, this week I joined some of the NRC team in a port

See something that looks a bit dodgy?

We sometimes get members contacting NRC regarding activity they see by other operators that appears to be non-compliant or unsafe.

Must attend event if you employ overseas workers

NRC’s and New Zealand Immigration’s on-line AEWV Update Event at 11am on 25 June is an opportunity to hear directly

NZTA endorses Ruakura four-lane road business case

The NZ Transport Agency’s Board has endorsed the detailed business case for a new four-lane road in Hamilton

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