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A Long Haul to Farming - Philip Wareing

Philip Wareing sees himself as almost an accidental transport operator. He says it was just a stepping stone towards his primary goal of becoming a farmer, something he achieved around 30 years ...


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COVID constriction continues

COVID-19’s negative effects on New Zealand’s new truck market, unsurprisingly, continued in September. 
The 378 registrations for the month in the overall market (over 4.5...


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“Compromise” creates classic colours
When three Carter Holt Harvey log truck owner-drivers joined forces back in 1997 to form a company that would become one of the forest owner’s key suppliers, the choice of a colour scheme led...

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NZTD News | Posted 29-05-2026 Big transport decisions needed even while policy bonnet is up
Sometimes you need to pull the truck into the workshop, lift the bonnet, and properly sort the engine out instead...
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In a major transport funding boost announced in Budget 2026, the Government confirmed a $3.358 billion package aimed at strengthening...
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BudgetThe transport budget allocation was not surprising and, in some ways, it was a win to see additional funding in...
NZTD News | Posted 28-05-2026 Changes to vehicle rules a missed opportunity
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says the changes to vehicle rules announced by the government last week don’t go...
NZTD News | Posted 28-05-2026 Councillors Vote To Support Ferries Investment
Marlborough District Councillors voted unanimously  to proceed with loaning Port Marlborough $110 million to finance the Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project.Mayor...
NZTD News | Posted 28-05-2026 Current fuel stocks
Current fuel stock as at 11:59PM Sunday 24 May (as days' cover).The fuel supply chain continues to operate smoothly, with...
NZTD News | Posted 28-05-2026 Freight Sector Seeks Certainty On Infrastructure Pipeline Ahead Of Budget
Transporting New Zealand says the road freight sector will be looking for continued commitment to infrastructure investment and transport resilience...
NZTD News | Posted 28-05-2026 Gary Bone Appointed Penske Executive General Manager, On-Highway
Penske Australia & New Zealand has appointed Gary Bone as the executive general manager of on-highway, following the resignation of...
NZTD News | Posted 28-05-2026 Ice, ice, maybe (for long holiday weekend)
As people head away for the long holiday weekend, road users are being urged to be wary of potential ice...

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