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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 21-05-2026 Closures required for State Highway 6 O’Sullivan’s Bridge strengthening
O’Sullivan’s Bridge on State Highway 6 in Tasman is in line for strengthening work with contractors onsite soon to begin...
NZTD News | Posted 21-05-2026 Current fuel stocks - Sunday 17 May
Current fuel stock as at 11:59PM Sunday 17 May (as days' cover).Overall fuel stocks remain well above minimum requirements and...
NZTD News | Posted 21-05-2026 EROAD and NZI Expand Decade-Long Partnership to Reward New Zealand's Safest Light Commercial Fleets
In a New Zealand first, light commercial vehicle operators can now earn an insurance excess waiver simply by driving safely.EROAD,...
NZTD News | Posted 21-05-2026 June Issue of NZ Truck & Driver magazine out next week
The June 2026 issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver is on-sale this week featuring a quiet revolution taking place...
NZTD News | Posted 21-05-2026 Labour Will Scrap National’s Fuel Excise Increase
The Labour Party will scrap National’s fuel excise tax increase while fuel prices remain high, and families continue to struggle...
NZTD News | Posted 21-05-2026 Night closures start this Sunday for State Highway 58 maintenance
Five nights of road closures start this Sunday for State Highway 58, with storm repairs and maintenance works planned for...
NZTD News | Posted 21-05-2026 Overnight closures next month for stretch of SH3, Tariki
A stretch of State Highway 3 between Johns Road and Surrey Road will close for two nights next month for...
NZTD News | Posted 21-05-2026 Regulatory changes to help Kiwis during fuel uncertainty
Removal of regulatory barriers that make it harder for businesses and communities to cope with global fuel shocks has begun...
NZTD News | Posted 21-05-2026 SH3 Awakino Gorge opening without convoys from Tonight
State Highway 3 through Awakino Gorge will be opening 24/7 from tonight (22 May).The road, between Mōkau and Piopio will...

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