NZTD News

The Mercedes-Benz Trucks Actros ProCabin has achieved a major milestone in the commercial vehicle industry, winning the prestigious 2026 Australasian Truck of the Year award. The announcement was made by judges from Australia and New Zealand at the NZ Road Transport Hall of Fame in Invercargill, New Zealand.

The recognition comes as welcome news for truck operators across both countries who face significant operational pressures. Fuel costs represent one of the largest expenses for commercial transport businesses, and ...

Minister of Transport Chris Bishop has today announced the appointment of Michael Ahie as Deputy Chair of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Board. 

“I welcome this new appointment. Michael brings more than 20 years of governance and Chair experience across agribusiness, science and innovation, financial services, education and export-led sectors, with a strong focus on risk and assurance, and industry and business transformation.  

“He is currently Chair of Payments NZ and the Nominations Committe...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is reminding people of new rules coming into effect from tomorrow (1 October) for the use of New Zealand's roads, footpaths and cycle lanes.

The new lane use rules include changes for people riding bikes and e-scooters, footpaths users, drivers and other road users.

The changes were announced by the Minister of Transport in July 2026 following public consultation earlier this year, and aim to make the rules clearer for everyone, while better reflecting how people travel toda...

Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed a significant milestone on the State Highway 1 (SH1) Papakura to Drury Road of Regional Significance, with southbound traffic now using a new motorway alignment and bridge. 

“The Southern Motorway carries about 80,000 vehicles each day and is critical to Auckland and the upper North Island’s economy. The Papakura to Drury project will improve safety, resilience, and journey reliability, while supporting growth in South Auckland and strengthening connections for people a...

TDX is expanding its presence in the Bay of Plenty, with its Tauranga operation moving to a significantly larger facility at 101 Hewletts Road from 1 October 2026. The new site covers 6,250 m2, up from 1,500 m2 at TDX’s current branch at 6 Rerewai Place. Positioned by State Highway 2, it will give TDX greater visibility and room to support its growing customer base across Tauranga and the wider Central North Island.

TDX National Aftersales Manager Craig Wymer says the move reflects the region’s growth and TDX’s commitm...

Across the aisle on infrastructure

This election National Road Carriers continues to meet with members of parliament from across the aisle to promote sensible policies for the freight and supply chain industry.

Pleasingly we are seeing some sensible positions being held across both the coalition government and opposition. Following on from talking with the Act Party’s Simon Court on their Transport Policy, this week I met with Kieran McAnulty, Labour’s spokesperson for Infrastructure, and Tangi U...