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Ferry Replacement Announcement Provides Certainty For Freight Sector
Monday, 31 March 2025, 3:43 pm | National Road Carriers
“The freight industry has been looking for certainty that reliable connections between the North and South Islands would continue and the plan announced by Minister for Rail Winston Peters provides that,” says NRC GM Policy & Advocacy James Smith. More >>
Time Of Use Charging May Ease Auckland’s Chronic Road Congestion
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 1:57 pm | National Road Carriers
NRC CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers said the report confirms what road transport operators in Auckland have known for a long time - freight efficiency is in trouble in Auckland. More >>
NRC Supports Special Economic Zone At Marsden Point For Energy Resilience
Tuesday, 25 February 2025, 2:08 pm | National Road Carriers
NRC GM Policy & Advocacy James Smith says turning the Marsden Point refinery site into an energy precinct makes sense as there is existing infrastructure to build from. More >>
$200m For Level Crossings Welcome, But Auckland Can’t Wait Until 2032
Friday, 21 February 2025, 2:05 pm | National Road Carriers
The level crossings are expected to close in 2026 with the opening of the City Rail Link, with more frequent timetables causing barrier arms to be down up to 50 minutes per hour. More >>
Ferry Announcement Shows Government Is Serious About Providing Certainty For Interisland Freight
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 4:24 pm | National Road Carriers
NRC GM Policy & Advocacy James Smith says the announcement by Finance Minister Nicola Willis to buy two new ferries provides certainty that long-term options for moving freight between the North and South Islands is a priority. More >>
Road Freight Should Be Represented On New Auckland Regional Transport Committee
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 8:40 pm | National Road Carriers
NRC has expressed this view following an announcement today by Transport and Auckland Minister Simeon Brown and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown that AT will be substantially reformed with a statutory ARTC. More >>
NRC Secondee Programme Strengthens Governance Capability
Thursday, 14 November 2024, 4:17 pm | National Road Carriers
“NRC is at the centre of the road freight and supply chain sector, and we are going through process of foundational change,” says Ian Newey, NRC Chair. “We are working to shape these changes in a way that benefits our members and unlocks the productivity ... More >>
Government LEHVF Will Help Transport Transition Says National Road Carriers
Friday, 20 September 2024, 3:23 pm | National Road Carriers
A key barrier to transition is the cost of technology. The LEHVF contestable fund created by the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority, EECA, has already provided $75.9 million in Government funding to support low emissions heavy vehicles. More >>
Smart Time-Of-Use Charging Will Enable More Efficient Goods Delivery – If Done Right
Monday, 12 August 2024, 2:05 pm | National Road Carriers
NRC CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers says road freight delivers 93% of goods in New Zealand and getting time-of-use charging right will mean freight will be able to be delivered more efficiently to and through busy areas. More >>
NRC Welcomes Acceleration Of Northland Expressway As Public Private Partnership
Tuesday, 23 July 2024, 4:52 pm | National Road Carriers
“This approach is 100% aligned with what we have been calling for from successive Governments,” says NRC CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers. More >>
National Road Carriers Responds To Minister Brown's Announcement Work Is To Begin On The RONs
Friday, 5 July 2024, 1:31 pm | National Road Carriers
The appointment of a project team to accelerate consenting, property acquisition, and design, in combination with the engagement of construction partners for the first seven roads shows this Government is serious about investing in infrastructure. More >>
National Road Carriers Comment On The Awatere Grounding
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 1:01 pm | National Road Carriers
While the grounding of the Awatere ferry is unfortunate, NRC is pleased that everyone involved is safe and passengers have been able to disembark. More >>
Ōtaki To North Of Levin Road Of National Significance Update Welcomed By Freight Sector
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 5:17 pm | National Road Carriers
The latest announcement by Transport Minister Simeon Brown is another positive sign that the National-led Government is getting serious about roading and infrastructure. "Investment in our road network needs to happen at pace to help New Zealand ... More >>
Raised Speed Limits Will Make Goods Delivery Faster
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 10:59 am | National Road Carriers
“We are delighted the Government plans to push these proposed changes through public consultation and launch them on 1 July 2025.” More >>
Significant Investment In Transport Shows This Government Is Serious About Transport
Friday, 31 May 2024, 10:19 am | National Road Carriers
1.9 million households are going to benefit from the promised tax relief and critical services such as health and education are ear marked for significant investment. More >>
National Road Carriers Praises NZTA State Highway Investment Proposal Turnaround
Sunday, 14 April 2024, 2:00 pm | National Road Carriers
NZTA released its State Highway Investment Proposal (SHIP) on Friday 12 April in response to the draft GPS that set out plans for 15 Roads of National Significance (RoNS) released by Transport Minister Simeon Brown on 6 March. More >>
National Road Carriers Welcomes Appointment Of Steven Joyce To Infrastructure Agency Design Panel
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 5:36 pm | National Road Carriers
National Road Carriers Association, New Zealand’s progressive nationwide organisation representing supply chain companies, welcomes the appointment of Steven Joyce to chair the new Infrastructure Agency design panel. National Road Carriers Association ... More >>
Road Freight Operators Support Road Taxes Being Used For Roads
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 12:57 pm | National Road Carriers
Road freight operators welcome the Government prioritising funding collected for roading being used for roading and projects that deliver economic efficiency says National Road Carriers Association (NRC) GM Policy & Advocacy James Smith. ... More >>
Transport Costs Spike 17% Higher In September 2023 Quarter
Tuesday, 21 November 2023, 3:32 pm | National Road Carriers
ransport costs have spiked 17% higher in the September 2023 quarter as diesel prices increased 11% from the previous quarter and the Government reinstated full rates for road user charges. The figures from National Road Carriers Association’s (NRC) ... More >>
Brynderwyn Closure Would Be A Devastating Blow For Transport Operators And Northland Community
Thursday, 16 November 2023, 11:04 am | National Road Carriers
Waka Kotahi’s recommended closure of State Highway 1 through the Brynderwyn Hills for road repairs would be a devastating blow for transport operators serving Northland and the Northland community says National Road Carriers Association (NRC) CEO Justin ... More >>
