NZTD News

In a significant move to support New Zealand's transition to cleaner commercial transport, the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has introduced a temporary exemption allowing Class 1 license holders to drive electric trucks weighing up to 7,500kg. This landmark decision, which came into effect on February 28, 2025, addresses a key regulatory barrier to electric vehicle adoption in the commercial sector and represents an important step toward decarbonizing New Zealand's road freight industry.

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People who normally drive south of Christchurch in the evening or early hours of the morning need to plan around some night-time bridge closures, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).

The work starts this Sunday night, 9 March and will close the Rangitata River bridge initially, followed by the Hinds River bridge. Both bridge decks are being re-surfaced.  Detours will be in place for both sites.

Drivers of light vehicles and HPMV (not Oversized) will be able to take the detour route around the bridges...

Five weeks of night work to resurface a section of SH1 in Ashburton is due to start from Sunday, 30 March through to around 9 May. Although the work’s biggest impacts will be experienced overnight after 8pm, this work will slow down traffic during the daytimes also, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).

Crews will be renewing the asphalt on SH1 West St from the SH77 intersection at Moore St to the Ashburton River Bridge in three stages, says Chris Chambers, Maintenance Contract Manager for NZTA in Mid Canterbury...

In our fast-paced world where productivity is often prioritized over rest, sleep has become an afterthought for many. Yet, research consistently shows that quality sleep is fundamental to our physical health, mental clarity, and overall quality of life. This World Sleep Day presents an opportunity to reevaluate our relationship with sleep and understand its profound impact on our daily functioning. 

Did you know that improving your sleep quality can significantly enhance your focus, productivity, and overall well-...

A national freight downturn in a soft domestic economy, and a series of one-off events, contributed to a fall in KiwiRail’s bottom line in the half year to 31 December 2024. However, good progress was made in delivering on the company’s transformation plan and investments which together are positioning KiwiRail for future growth.

KiwiRail recorded an operating surplus of $25.8 million for the half year, $14.7m behind the same period last year. On top of the challenging commercial environment, one-off impacts included l...

It's been another exceptional week for government activity making it's presence felt across road transport and the supply chain.

There is a huge amount going on, and this is where NRC delivers enormous value for our members - making sure your voice is heard in Wellington and at the local councils.

On Tuesday I joined the other motor vehicle association Chief Execs to meet with Minister Bishop for the first time in his capacity as Minister of Transport. He's been in the portfolio for less than a month, but is alre...