Tag: Justin’s Transport Minute

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 run over in May 2024 by an unroadworthy truck.

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 infrastructure investors, National Infrastructure Plans, road block removals in RMA reforms.

But one area is conspicuous by its absence – Freight & Supply Chain productivity.

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 of ground across our beautiful country. The scenery was stunning, but the treacherous July weather gave me a firsthand lesson on the fragility of our road network.

Justin’s Transport Minute – 03/07/25

This week I have had the pleasure of being out on the road in the lower North Island meeting with members. Catching up with operators in their yards, hearing how their business is going and being out on the roading network is crucial when it comes to accurately representing the transport industry to government, the public and media.

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 operations. That is a key part of why they belong to NRC, they are passionate about keeping our roads and those who use them safe.  The members we talk to on a daily basis are clearly geared towards keeping road user charges (RUC) and Certificate of Fitness (COF) compliant, which stems from a desire to keep their staff, and all road users safe. 

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 ride along, kindly hosted by Marlin Transport. The NRC team regularly take the opportunity to get up close and personal with the supply chain, and walk a mile in our members shoes. This is an invaluable way to experience first hand what transport operators face.

Justin’s Transport Minute – 30/05/25

A good chunk of my week has been taken up with the Port of Auckland’s intended access fee increases in 2026 including attending the Port’s stakeholder meetings laying out their plans.

Justin’s Transport Minute – 23/05/25 –

This week is all about the budget, and the government is clearly focused on managing the books as tightly as possible.
That said, what would NRC like to have seen to help freight and supply chain efficiency?

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 to discuss our submission on ‘Time of Use Charging’.

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 meet people of all types up and down the country, across all the transport sectors, each business unique in its own way

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. To all our members operating – please stay safe, getting home is always the number one priority.

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 Highway 1 (SH1) have successfully been rehabilitated or resealed between Tīrau and Waiouru.

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 this week which will be well received by road freight operators around the country.

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 launch a hotline to report overuse of road cones.

Justin’s Transport Minute – 28/03/25

This week I had the pleasure of attending the TR Group launch of its suite of hydrogen trucks including their 50max capable prime mover at Hampton Downs Racetrack. This has been a day long in the making for TR Group, a true moment for the industry to get together to celebrate, especially after a significant number of hurdles were overcome to get here.