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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

Justin’s Transport Minute – 16/05/25

This week James Smith, NRC GM of Policy & Advocacy and I appeared at the Transport & Infrastructure Select Committee

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

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

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

Justin’s Transport Minute – 08/05/25 –

One of the most enjoyable parts of running National Road Carriers is without doubt meeting our members. I’m privileged to

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

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

Justin’s Transport Minute – 02/05/25

Our thoughts go out to all those affected by the flooding and wild weather especially in Christchurch and surrounding districts.

NRC responds to Kiwirail announcement to retire the Aratere

National Road Carriers supports KiwiRail’s decision to retire the Aratere and begin the port redevelopment in Picton to pave the

Justin’s Transport Minute – 17/04/25

New Zealand's most ambitious road maintenance project ever undertaken is now drawing to a close. 119 lane kilometres of State

Justin’s Transport Minute – 11/04/25

The government continues to make good on its promise of improving national and regional roading, with two major projects announced

Justin’s Transport Minute – 04/04/25

Welcome news for NRC members this week with the announcement from the Prime Minister that the government is planning to

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

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

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

Transport Operator Liable for Sharing Employee’s Drug Test Refusal

The Human Rights Review Tribunal ordered KAM Transport Limited (KAM Transport) to pay $30,000 to its ex-employee, Mr Cummings, for

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