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Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says the changes to vehicle rules announced by the government last week don’t go far enough and are a missed opportunity to support the uptake of zero-emissions trucks.

As part of changes to manage the fuel crisis, the government announced it will allow Class 1 licence holders to drive heavier zero-emissions vehicles, and Class 2 licence holders to drive heavier electric buses.

Mark Stockdale, Policy and Advocacy Advisor, says Transporting New Zealand supports tho...

Marlborough District Councillors voted unanimously  to proceed with loaning Port Marlborough $110 million to finance the Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project.

Mayor Nadine Taylor thanked the 73 people and organisations who made a submission to the consultation process.

“We heard a clear message from submitters on the importance of this project to Picton and to Marlborough and that it needed to proceed as quickly as possible.”

Under the consultation proposal put forward by Council, Port Marlborough will ...

Transporting New Zealand says the road freight sector will be looking for continued commitment to infrastructure investment and transport resilience in Thursday’s Budget. 

Transporting New Zealand Head of Policy & Advocacy Billy Clemens says freight operators are seeking certainty that key transport projects and maintenance will continue despite current economic pressures.

"There have been encouraging signals from the Government about maintaining investment in modern, resilient infrastructure projects," says...

Penske Australia & New Zealand has appointed Gary Bone as the executive general manager of on-highway, following the resignation of Craig Lee, who will depart Penske in June after more than a decade of loyal service.

Joining the business in early 2025 as general manager of eastern operations, Gary has been overseeing Penske’s New South Wales and Queensland operations, including both on- and off-highway services. 

Gary brings comprehensive experience in the on-highway sector, having previously held senior exe...

As people head away for the long holiday weekend, road users are being urged to be wary of potential ice and freezing fog on central South Island highways that may pose a hazard. 

In addition to the King’s Birthday public holiday to be observed on Monday (1 June), the long weekend will extend to four days for many because of a teacher-only day this Friday (29 May).

On State Highways 8 and 80 in the Mackenzie Basin, widespread frosts are forecast on Friday morning as temperatures are forecast to dip below zer...

Keeping drivers safe is the priority when median wire rope barriers are repaired on State Highway 2 near Totara Park next week. 

A full closure of the highway between Whakatiki Street and Totara Park Road is planned for the night of Tuesday, 2 June between 9 pm and 4:30 am. 

Contractors will be fixing wire rope safety barriers, which have been struck five times since previous repairs on the route were completed in July last year. 

They will also complete other maintenance, including rubbish c...