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Justin’s Transport Minute – 22/8/25

There has been unprecedented feedback following my article last week "Systemic failure killed Johnathon Walters" which explored a needless death

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

Justin’s Transport Minute – 15/8/25

There has been unprecedented feedback following my article last week "Systemic failure killed Johnathon Walters" which explored a needless death

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

Justin’s Transport Minute – 8/8/25

Last week, a transport company director pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges following the death of roadworker Johnathon Walters, who was

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

Justin’s Transport Minute – 31/7/25

Confirmation that work should start on $6 billion dollars of infrastructure projects before Christmas is great news for the transport

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

OPINION: Business failures are leaving workers & contractors in the lurch – it’s time for change

In recent months, we’ve seen a troubling pattern emerge across New Zealand’s freight and logistics sector: business failures are increasingly

Opioids and amphetamines rising in New Zealand workplaces

For transport operators, driver fitness is central to keeping schedules tight, freight moving, and everyone safe on the road.

A Winning Combo to Keep the Wheels Turning

For transport operators, driver fitness is central to keeping schedules tight, freight moving, and everyone safe on the road.

Justin’s Transport Minute – 24/7/25.

Confirmation that work should start on $6 billion dollars of infrastructure projects before Christmas is great news for the transport

Heavy electric vehicles to start paying road user charges from 1 July 2027

The heavy electric vehicle road user charges exemption will end on 30 June 2027.

Low Emissions Transport Fund sees $265 million of private capital invested in low- and zero-emissions transport projects

Justin’s Transport Minute – 18/7/25.

In the government's self-declared year of economic productivity and growth, we're seeing some good signs. International summits to attract overseas

Justin’s Transport Minute – 11/7/25.

Last week, I had the pleasure of traveling through the central North Island, visiting NRC members and covering a lot

National Road Carriers Assn & Northland Road Safety “Brake & Banter: Road Safety Meetup”

We’re delighted to invite you to an upcoming event held in conjunction with Northland Road Safety.

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