NZTD News

Zenobē, a leading fleet electrification and battery storage specialist, has today announced it has closed a landmark financing platform designed to accelerate the transition to zero-emission transport across Australia and New Zealand. 

The debt facility, which is backed by a syndicate of global banks, will support major public transport networks and commercial fleets to access Zenobē’s market–leading electrification offering.

The announcement marks the first integrated, multi-site heavy vehicle fleet electri...

Progress on driver fatigue management 

Today we’re celebrating Transporting New Zealand’s 60th Anniversary Conference at Parliament, and I’m looking forward to catching up with so many members, industry leaders and stakeholders throughout the day. 

One of the highlights is the launch of our .. Read More  

Tonight NRC is hosting its 90th Annual General Meeting. We have a proud history of helping our members thrive through ever-changing environments. And right now we have one of the most complicated operating environments seen for decades. Our three largest transport agencies are being renovated, infrastructure funding is under enormous pressure, and the industry is continually buffeted by geopolitical and weather events.

Road freight operators have had a punishing year. The Iran conflict saw diesel prices more than doubl...

Work will begin later this month on a new bridge over State Highway 1 (SH1) in Rolleston which will better connect residential and industrial areas, following the opening of other major improvements, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. 

“Rolleston is at the heart of the fastest growing district in New Zealand. Currently, SH1 carries around 24,000 vehicles per day, 11 percent of that heavy vehicles, with expectations it could reach 33,000 over the next 20 years. SH1 needs an upgrade to get ahead of that growth an...

Government support of up to $22.4 million will help accelerate development of Te Utanganui – The Central New Zealand Distribution Hub in Manawatū, improving road, rail, air and port networks.

The government loan to the Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA), approved through the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF), will support the next phase of planning and development for rail between Palmerston North Airport and Bunnythorpe, helping unlock one of New Zealand's most significant freight and logistics opportunities....

The July 2026 edition of New Zealand Truck & Driver magazine is on sale this week with the cover story and GiTi Tyres Big Test shining the spotlight on the New Generation DAF range. 

We are in the Thames Valley and Waikato for a day with loyal DAF customers Waitoa Haulage and a chance to see their new XF 530 livestock unit at work. The new DAF excels for its driver comfort, cab design, and visibility. 

Advantage Tyre Solutions Fleet Focus makes a trip to the Bay of Islands to visit the all-Daim...