NZTD News

A highlight for me last week was participating in the Institute of Road Transport Engineers of New Zealand (IRTENZ) conference. 

At the IRTENZ conference. Thanks to Gavin at NZ Trucking for the pic.

I presented some of my learnings from the HVTT18 conference and had the privilege of chairing some sessions and panels. 

The event was not only another reminder to reflect on the quantum of change happening around us, but also the incredible pace of change. It doesn’t feel long ago that in-cab cameras for monitoring...

As we approach the end of the year, I want to reflect on the progress we have made together. When I stepped into this role, I emphasised the importance of taking a steady, considered approach and that building trust, listening carefully, and understanding the goals of government would be essential if we are to shift the dial for road transport.

That approach is paying dividends.

Earlier this year I shared NRC’s strategic priorities for efficiency, safety, and the energy transition. Since then, we have seen some encouraging win...

November was another challenging month for the New Zealand new truck and trailer market.

A total of 279 new truck registrations for the month sees the market well behind the 532 registrations recorded in the same month in 2024.

The truck market (over 4.5t GVM) for November is also well behind the October 2025 total of 350 registrations, and year-to-date (YTD) the total new registrations represent only two-thirds of the volume achieved in the same period last year.

The strongest monthly total in 2025 has bee...

Mercedes-Benz has officially launched its next-generation Actros ProCabin across Australia and New Zealand, introducing a sophisticated blend of fuel-saving aerodynamics and cutting-edge safety technology that sets a new benchmark for the commercial transport sector.

The ProCabin's development centered on one critical objective: reducing fuel consumption through intelligent design. Mercedes-Benz engineers extended the cabin's front section by 80mm, meticulously sculpting every surface to maximize aerodynamic performanc...

January will mark a significant milestone for the Tauriko Enabling Works project, as crews undertake an intensive programme of works to progress the State Highway 29 (SH29)/Cambridge Road intersection upgrade.

While many locals enjoy their summer holidays, the team will take advantage of reduced traffic volumes and the absence of school buses to deliver what’s being dubbed ‘Super January’ - a concentrated effort to complete as much work as possible during this period. 

Darryl Coalter, NZ Transport Agency Wak...

Associate Transport Minister James Meager has confirmed a significant Government investment into new container-handling equipment for Gisborne’s Eastland Port, which will unlock fresh economic opportunities for the Tairāwhiti region.

Mr Meager announced the $5 million investment while visiting the Port, as part of his two-day visit to the region.

“This funding will directly benefit local businesses, exporters, and industries, by enabling the ability to ship containers out of Gisborne,” Mr Meager says.

“In a...