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Rhino Guards has announced that its PL12063 recycled plastic mudguard has achieved an independently verified 76% lower carbon footprint compared to an equivalent product made from virgin plastic. This breakthrough represents a major step forward in the heavy-transport sector's efforts to decarbonise. 

The verification was conducted by Toitū Envirocare, a prominent environmental certification body, under the ISO 14067:2018 standard for the carbon footprint of products. According to Rhino Guards, this result validat...

Road users can expect additional delays at multiple sites on State Highway 6 through Kawarau Gorge, which are likely to last a couple of weeks, as emergency works are heaped on top of the work already planned for the area.

The emergency works are to address multiple slips within the gorge following the recent weather event that hit the country. Several slips are currently blocking the eastbound lane, with multiple minor slips throughout the gorge. There is stop/go traffic management in place with up to 15-minute delays...

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 The current rules are riddled with outdated or nonsensical requirements which create unnecessary burdens for Kiwis,” Mr Bishop says.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...