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Road Freight Welcomes Auckland Congestion Charging Conversation
Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 12:41 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Policy and Advocacy Adviser Mark Stockdale says reducing congestion could deliver significant benefits for freight operators and the wider Auckland economy. More >>
Supporting New Drivers Key To Securing New Zealand’s Freight Future
Tuesday, 10 November 2026, 10:38 am | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Transporting New Zealand Chief Executive Dom Kalasih says New Zealand cannot afford to overlook the next generation of drivers. More >>
Road Safety Missing From Party Policies
Tuesday, 3 November 2026, 10:10 am | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
The AA Road Safety Review 2026 reports that one in five drivers admit to looking at messages on their phone whilst driving within the last month, whilst nearly one in ten admit to not wearing a seatbelt. More >>
Driver Licensing Support In Schools Could Unlock Jobs For Young New Zealanders
Friday, 30 October 2026, 1:08 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
"These people are often not accessing existing driver support schemes as they don’t meet eligibility criteria or potentially don’t know what is available," says Transporting New Zealand Policy and Communications Advisor Rowan Everton. More >>
Road Freight Industry Continues To Tackle Decarbonisation Head-On
Monday, 5 October 2026, 1:25 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
"Rising fuel prices are shifting the dial. Fuel-efficient and lower-emission vehicles are becoming more commercially attractive, not just environmentally desirable," says Transporting New Zealand Chief Executive Dom Kalasih. More >>
Fernhill Bridge Contract A Major Milestone For Hawke's Bay Freight
Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 2:46 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Transporting New Zealand Membership Manager Lindsay Calvi-Freeman says the signed contract brings welcome certainty after years of restrictions, detours and extra costs for the region. More >>
Fuel Volatility Reinforces Need For Fuel Security
Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 9:38 am | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
"Diesel prices have risen over 50 cents per litre in the past month, back to over $3 a litre for the first time since early June," says Transporting New Zealand Policy and Advocacy Advisor Mark Stockdale. More >>
Deferring Road Tax Increases Is Kicking The Can Down The Road - Transporting NZ
Monday, 31 August 2026, 4:28 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Ensuring road investment keeps pace with rising costs is a key call in Transporting New Zealand's 2026 Election Platform, being released on Tuesday the 8th of September. More >>
Transporting New Zealand Welcomes Common Sense Changes To Road User Rules
Friday, 3 July 2026, 11:52 am | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
The Minister of Transport has announced a number of road rule changes to come into effect later this year, including permitting children aged 12 and under to ride bicycles on the footpath, and e-scooters being allowed to use cycle lanes. More >>
Road Freight Update Highlights Progress On Driver Fatigue
Friday, 26 June 2026, 3:27 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Transporting New Zealand Chief Executive Dom Kalasih says fatigue management is one of the road freight sector’s most important safety issues, and thanked AutoSense for supporting the project. More >>
Diesel Prices Fall But Still Scope To Fall Further
Thursday, 25 June 2026, 9:39 am | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Fuel prices have been steadily falling on the back of lower commodity prices which are reacting to positive signs in the Middle East and now news of a signed peace agreement. More >>
SH2 Waioweka Gorge Closure Shows Importance Of Road Resilience Investment
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 3:15 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
The comments follow the Government's commitment of $400 million for state highway resilience projects in Budget 2026, aimed at helping keep critical transport routes open during and after severe weather events. More >>
Transporting New Zealand Welcomes Infrastructure And Energy-Focused Budget
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 4:10 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Kalasih said the Government was sensible to avoid making inflexible commitments on future fuel excise duty and road user charge increases given current global volatility and ongoing cost pressures. More >>
Freight Sector Seeks Certainty On Infrastructure Pipeline Ahead Of Budget
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 4:52 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Transporting New Zealand Head of Policy & Advocacy Billy Clemens says freight operators are seeking certainty that key transport projects and maintenance will continue despite current economic pressures. More >>
Changes To Vehicle Rules A Missed Opportunity
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 2:41 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
As part of changes to manage the fuel crisis, the government announced it will allow Class 1 licence holders to drive heavier zero-emissions vehicles, and Class 2 licence holders to drive heavier electric buses. More >>
Transporting New Zealand Calls On Everyone To Be A Road Safety Hero As Part Of Road Safety Week
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 11:52 am | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
People are encouraged to take part in Road Safety Week by Going Yellow, recognising local Road Safety Heroes, and reminding others that small actions can save lives. More >>
Proposed Congestion Charges For Trucks Will Hit Freight Customers And Consumers
Friday, 1 May 2026, 4:17 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Transporting New Zealand Head of Policy & Advocacy Billy Clemens says the proposed ratio is unlikely to meaningfully reduce congestion, while placing cost pressure on freight users and consumers. More >>
Transporting New Zealand Calls For Urgent Repairs On Tiniroto Road, Gisborne
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 1:31 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Transporting New Zealand Membership Manager Lindsay Calvi-Freeman says members have raised concerns about extensive potholing, surface failure, and damage to vehicles. More >>
Road Freight Sector Watching Oil Prices As Middle East Conflict Continues
Monday, 2 March 2026, 3:00 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Kalasih said it was too early to determine the full impact of the Middle East conflict on New Zealand diesel prices, but urged operators to closely monitor their costs. More >>
Ferry Update Answers Road Freight Sector’s Burning Questions
Friday, 27 February 2026, 5:12 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Transporting New Zealand Chief Executive Dom Kalasih said ensuring a safe and reliable Cook Strait ferry service was vital to the national supply chain. More >>
