NZTD News

The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 0.2% in May to be up just 0.4% y/y, a marked loss of momentum. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 1.3% in the month, but is still up 1.9% y/y. 

Light traffic (motorbikes, cars and vans) is generally a good indicator of the state of demand, as opposed to production. It typically provides up to a six-month lead on momentum in the economy, with variation reflecting discretionary spending on outings, movement of couriers and tradespeople etc. Light traffic has been noticeably lower i...

Every time State Highway 2 closes through the Waioweka Gorge, New Zealand loses an estimated $8 million in GDP. Every single day. That is not a statistic to file away — it is a bill that the Gisborne region, and the rest of New Zealand, keeps paying over and over again.

Last week’s Budget included a welcome $400 million for state highway resilience, with both the Waioweka Gorge on SH2 and the Awakino Gorge on SH3 explicitly named as priority projects. National Road Carriers is genuinely pleased to see this — it reflect...

Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)

This week I participated in an interview to inform the future of MCERT. Interviews are being held with key stakeholders to confidentially discuss and generate insights to inform the establishment of the Ministry.  

While there’s been concerns raised about the coalitions’ approach to downsizing the public service, I think bringing together the Ministry for the Environment, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, the Minist...

We would like to acknowledge Warwick Wilshier and Scott O’Donnell, who have both been appointed Officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM). Warwick has been recognised for his services to the road freight industry, and Scott has been recognised for his services to business.

Wawick Wilshier

Mr Warwick Kenneth Wilshier, To be a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the road freight industry. 

Mr Warwick Wilshier has been a log truck operator for more than 44 yea...

McKay Transport (Gisborne) has made history by becoming the first company in New Zealand to achieve full TruckSafe certification, marking a significant milestone for the nation's transport sector.

The TruckSafe certification is an independently audited credential that confirms a company has fully embedded safety systems, operational excellence, and a strong safety culture throughout its business operations.This rigorous certification demonstrates that McKay Transport meets the highest standards of professionalism and s...

Regular users of State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill are urged to update their diaries and their planners with some critical dates.

The Wellington Transport Alliance has confirmed the night closure schedule for State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill for the rest of this year, providing certainty for those who regularly travel the route at night.

Roxanne Hilliard, Alliance Manager, says the information is critical for keeping travellers informed.

“We know how important this route is and we want to make sure no one is caugh...