NZTD News

NZTA has recently suspended the licences of commercial drivers who were either suspected of submitting fraudulent documents when converting their overseas licences or whose licences were converted to the incorrect class. 

It is providing a limited window of time for those drivers to re-sit the relevant tests.  

If drivers have committed fraudulent activities, then NZTA will follow due process and take the appropriate actions to address that. In my view, this is a good risk-based approach.  

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MITO is officially returning to industry ownership following confirmation from the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) that it has approved MITO’s transition to MITO Limited from 1 January 2026, via the Transport Industry Skills Board.

MITO has been a cornerstone of workforce development for over fifty years, supporting apprentices, learners, and employers across the automotive, commercial road transport, mining, quarrying, drilling, gas, and logistics sectors. Today’s announcement marks a major milestone—the Governmen...

As we approach Christmas, the usual ramp up in supply chain activity is well underway. Truck movements are up, ports are busy, the ferries are full…the seasonal bump is upon us.

Reaching the end of this year in particular has been a feat worth celebrating in itself.

At National Road Carriers we have seen first hand staying in business as a transport operator is not something to take for granted.

So if you find yourself still working hard delivering goods across our supply chain, stop for a moment and give y...

The economy does look like it is turning the corner after a rocky ride since last year’s sharp recession. The evidence of green shoots has been a bit more obvious in some areas lately. We expect growth will pick up to hit an above annual trend pace of 2.5+% growth over 2026 as better cashflows start to leak out of people’s wallets.

The main thing fuelling the recovery will be the low level of interest rates. Even though the RBNZ has stopped cutting interest rates now in our view, the impact will live on. The average mo...

Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed news that a contract has been confirmed for design, consenting, and construction of the new two-lane bridge to replace the Pepe Stream Bridge on State Highway 25 (SH25).

“At more than 80 years old, the current single-lane bridge is a bottleneck, with severe congestion experienced during holiday periods. Funding has already been confirmed by New Zealand Transport Agency NZTA, and I’m pleased progress has been made to get a delivery contractor on board,” Mr Bishop says.

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Construction on the new Hikuwai No. 1 Bridge on State Highway 35 (SH35) has reached a significant milestone, with piling works now underway, laying the foundations for a stronger, more resilient connection for East Coast communities.

The piling marks a major step forward in the permanent replacement of the original Hikuwai  No. 1 Bridge, which was severely damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle in February 2023. Since then, a temporary Bailey bridge and the Pourau Road bypass have provided vital access along SH35.