NZTD News

There was some great news for the transport industry this week with the announcement that there will be an Industry Skills Board for the Automotive, Transport and Logistics sectors.

Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds said on Wednesday there will be eight ISBs which will be lead by industry experts and which will set training standards, do quality control and make sure that apprenticeships and traineeships match what employers and students need.

The  Automotive, Transport, and Logistics ISB is somet...

The Government’s focus on improving roads across the country is well on its way, with the successful completion of one of the largest state highway road renewal programmes in New Zealand history, Transport Minister Chris Bishop confirmed today.

“We are focused on ensuring government agencies are better at looking after the infrastructure assets we already have, to ensure New Zealanders get the most from their public infrastructure,” Mr Bishop says.

“That’s why we’ve invested in road maintenance and renewals throu...

This week I have had the pleasure of being out on the road in the lower North Island meeting with members. Catching up with operators in their yards, hearing how their business is going. Being out on the roading network is crucial when it comes to accurately representing the transport industry to government, the public and media.

This trip I’ve visited members in Taumarunui, Raetahi, Fielding, Ohakea, Whanganui, Eltham and New Plymouth. It’s always a fascinating experience, no two operations are alike, covering numerou...

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has released proposed changes to reshape transport in central Dunedin and achieve safe and efficient access to the city’s new hospital. 

Right now, people can have their say on the preferred option for State Highway 1 Cumberland Street and State Highway 88 St Andrew Street, both of which are key routes connecting people to the new Dunedin Hospital. The hospital’s main inpatient and outpatient public entrances will both open onto the intersection of these two streets....

New drivers, old hands, smart brains and clever operators were honoured on Saturday at the 2025 South Island Seminar Industry Awards in Christchurch. 

The awards, hosted by Transporting New Zealand, celebrate individuals and organisations that have made exceptional contributions to the road transport sector through innovation, safety, industry awareness, and training. 

The Supreme Contribution to NZ Road Transport Award was a posthumous award to Alex McLellan who tragically died in a workplace accident ...

Isuzu Trucks New Zealand has officially announced the upcoming launch of its next-generation N and F Series trucks, promising significant advancements in technology, safety, and environmental performance. The new range is engineered to meet the evolving demands of modern businesses, positioning these vehicles as smarter, safer, and more capable workhorses for the New Zealand market.

David Ballantyne, the General Manager of Isuzu New Zealand, highlighted the core benefits of the new lineup. "With improved safety, enhanced environment...