NZTD News

43 equestrians and horses pay their respect to the 43 lives lost whilst riding or driving a horse on New Zealand’s roads as part of Road Safety week 2025.

Recently obtained statistics by Pass Wide & Slow NZ (PWASNZ) have revealed the true extent of suffering on New Zealand roads and equestrians are determined to lead positive change.

PWASNZ is proud to be working with Waimakariri Riding Club to coordinate a special photo shoot to honour the many lives lost on our roads. This will be a powerful moment for our comm...

We welcomed last week’s announcement from Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds that MITO (the training organisation for commercial road transport and the motor industry) will emerge from the disestablishment of Te Pūkenga as an industry-owned, industry-lead organisation.

Our members need reliable vehicle fleets so we think this is good news. MITO has also played an important role with commercial road transport and the Road to Success qualification regimes,  so guaranteeing  its future important. This ...

Over the last six months NRC along with 29 automotive sector organisations have engaged in robust discussions on the future of industry training following the Governments decision to disestablish Te Pūkenga.

A taskforce of 30 diverse organisations coordinated by Motor Trade Association Head of Advocacy James McDowall fought for keeping the training of industry in industry hands. 

We unanimously rejected Government leadership of work-based training and argued that only the sector could develop a framework tha...

Interislander’s rail-enabled ferry, Aratere, will be retired to make way for the port re-development needed in Picton to prepare for the two brand-new ferries arriving in 2029, KiwiRail Chief Executive Peter Reidy says.   

“KiwiRail is committed to fully supporting the smooth and successful introduction of the two new ferries, and their required infrastructure, while maintaining safe and reliable freight and passenger services for our customers.  

 “We have been advised that work on demolishing Ara...

TRT (Tidd Ross Todd Limited) proudly facilitated the first official handover of the FAW JH6 550HP tractor unit. This delivery, from Intertruck Distributors to Waikato-based Kam Transport, marks the latest advance in powering New Zealand logistics with next-generation heavy-duty technology. The historic moment took place at TRT’s Hamilton service facility, underlining the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation and best-in-class customer support.

At the heart of this milestone is the formidable FAW JH6 550HP—a class-...

Hyundai Motor Company introduced the new XCIENT Fuel Cell Class-8 heavy-duty truck at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California, showcasing its ongoing commitment to expanding its hydrogen business in North America. 

The company aims to cement its leadership in the global hydrogen energy transition and bolster its market position in the North American commercial vehicle sector. This will be achieved by leveraging the extensive expertise and robust operational capabilities of Hyundai ...