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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 27-03-2026 State of Emergency Declared in Northland
State of Emergency Declared in NorthlandAs the Transport Minute goes to print, a state of emergency has been declared in...
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NZTD News | Posted 26-03-2026 Foodstuffs’ latest fully electric truck hits the road
The Deepway Star electric truck, developed by Baidu and Lionbridge, will deliver chilled and frozen groceries across the lower North...
NZTD News | Posted 26-03-2026 New North Auckland Highway – Penlink To Open In 2029
The opening of the Penlinkhighway, delivered by the O Mahurangi Alliance,has been revised to late 2029, around 12 months later...
NZTD News | Posted 26-03-2026 Outcome of consultation on second toll point for the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) acknowledges the Government’s decision to proceed with installing a second toll point on the...
NZTD News | Posted 26-03-2026 Port CEOs Group Appoints New Executive Director
The Port CEOs Group has appointed Ian Bonnar as its Executive Director, supporting the Group’s role as a coordinated and...
NZTD News | Posted 26-03-2026 SH11 Paihia: Northbound Closure For Drainage Improvements And Asphalt Works
Drainage work and asphalt repairs are coming up on State Highway 11 (SH11) at Pahia, starting in in early April.Work...
NZTD News | Posted 26-03-2026 Transporting New Zealand calls for payload increases to mitigate diesel price hikes
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says transport regulations should be urgently amended to allow certain trucks to carry higher...
NZTD News | Posted 26-03-2026 Transporting NZ offer fuel saving tips with SAFED principles
With fuel prices skyrocketing due to global instability, this is a tough time for transport operators. Unfortunately, road freight has...

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