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Transport Minister Chris Bishop says a $740 million state highway renewal programme for the upcoming summer construction season, funded through the National Land Transport Fund, will help deliver smoother, safer and more reliable journeys for New Zealanders.

The investment forms part of the record $2.15 billion allocated to state highway maintenance and renewals through the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme, supporting the Government’s focus on maintaining existing infrastructure and getting better value from p...

Teletrac Navman has announced that it has named current Chief Financial and Operating Officer Ricardo Buranello as Teletrac Navman’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026. Mr Buranello succeeds Alain Samaha, who will continue in the CEO role through September 30, 2026, to ensure a seamless transition. Mr Samaha will remain a member of Teletrac Navman’s Board of Directors and continue supporting the Company’s long-term vision and strategic planning. 

Mr Buranello is a seasoned executive with more ...

Toyota and Scania have announced a partnership to advance hydrogen fuel cell solutions for heavy-duty mobility through real-world logistics operations. 

In this collaboration, Toyota will supply fuel cell systems for 40 heavy-duty vehicles within Scania’s Pilot Partner programme. The programme brings Scania together with selected customers to evaluate a wide range of sustainable transport technologies, including hydrogen fuel cell system, under real operating conditions. As zero-emissions heavy-duty fuel cell appl...

Transporting New Zealand’s 2026 Election Platform calls for all political parties to back practical transport policies that improve supply chain resilience and support economic growth.

Trucks move approximately 93 percent of New Zealand’s freight by tonnage, making a reliable and efficient freight network essential to Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy and to improving the cost of living. 

No matter who forms the next Government, we believe these five calls are key to creating a better transport network for all:...

The southbound on-ramp at Drury Interchange will be fully closed 24/7 for 2 weeks as part of the State Highway 1 (SH1) Papakura to Drury project, from 9pm Sunday 13 September until Monday 28 September.

This full closure of the Drury southbound on-ramp is required to install a new stormwater main under the on-ramp in close proximity to Great South Road. 

For southbound motorists who would normally enter SH1 southbound at Drury, there are two alternatives suggested during this  on-ramp closure:

Moto...

Work begins this month on the next step towards restoring two-lane access through Awakino Gorge. Crews have this week finished installing four new, larger drainage culverts under this stretch of road. 

Since severe weather caused widespread damage through the gorge in April, road workers and specialist contractors have been working to clear slip material, repair damage, stabilise the site and restore managed access through the gorge.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi will now focus on building the road out and...