NZTD News

The Tyrewise scheme continues to forge ahead, with over 19,000 tyre collections booked by 6,500 app users, resulting in over 1.12 million tyres collected for processing and recycling in a three-month period. 

The scheme’s recently published third milestone report, covering 1 April to 30 June 2025, details what it aims to achieve and how far it has come seven months after becoming operational.

Some highlights include the fact the target of transporting 18,000 tonnes of tyres to processors in this reporting pe...

The Government is accelerating progress on its bold work programme to modernise New Zealand’s land transport rules, with public consultation beginning today on three significant areas of work, Transport Minister Chris Bishop has confirmed.  

“These changes are about increasing our transport system’s productivity and safety. The current rules are riddled with outdated or nonsensical requirements which create unnecessary burdens for Kiwis,” Mr Bishop says. 

The consultations will focus on: Reviewing Warra...

Auckland Transport (AT) is once again rolling out its pre-summer Pothole Promise campaign, encouraging Aucklanders to report potholes on roads near them so maintenance crews can fix them, fast.

The promise remains unchanged from last year: 95% of potholes reported on Auckland’s arterial and high-volume regional roads will be repaired within 24 hours. Potholes on all other sealed roads will be fixed within five working days. 

This year, AT is encouraging Aucklanders to include a photo when reporting a pothole...

Auckland, New Zealand (October 2025) Hendrickson, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of commercial vehicle suspension systems and components, proudly announces the opening of its new facility in New Zealand.

For over three decades, Hendrickson has served New Zealand through a dedicated team and facility, collaborating closely with colleagues in Australia and abroad to deliver innovative solutions to transport operators.

The new, modern facility continues this tradition while supporting the efficient servi...

Mike Anderson from Penny Operations outside the purpose-built new facilities at the Picton Truck Park. Stage One of the new Picton Truck Park on Dublin Street is ready for use.

Twelve overnight parking spaces, suitable for truck and trailers, are now available on site and a brand-new ablutions block is in place with pay-to-use showers, laundry, toilets and cooktops. Parking spaces are available on a first come first serve basis. 

Council has collaborated with Blenheim company Kiwi Cash LTD to fund the new se...

Confirmed investment for the Roads of National Significance

On Monday Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced that the Government is committing nearly $1.2 billion in combined funds to see its Roads of National Significance (RONS) programme move to the next phase of development.  

That announcement followed the NZTA Board endorsing investment cases for all RoNS, including Sections 2 and 3 of the Northland Expressway, the East West Link, Hamilton Southern Links, Petone to Grenada and Cross ...