NZTD News

With doors opening at 9.00am on Wednesday 13 March to the TMS Teletrac Navman Technology | Maintenance | Safety Conference & Exhibition event is set to kick off with a bang at the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.

The Hon. Matt Doocey will be officially opening the event with the Hon. Simeon Brown, Minister of Transport, beaming in remotely. Roading infrastructure and the need to invest in our network is a critical conversation topic – good roading is critical to our industry’s ability to function both sustainabil...

This summer, New Zealand’s roads are facing unprecedented challenges, with Waka Kotahi NZTA juggling the busiest programme of road works in years and state highways marred by potholes and other road surface issues. For fleet managers navigating these hazards, prioritising driver safety has never been more relevant. 

Managing a fleet isn’t just about moving from A to B – it’s about safeguarding lives. Safety should be paramount – more crucial than speed or efficiency. Enter Teletrac Navman, your partner in transfor...

People travelling between Waikato and the lower North Island on State Highway 1 over the next few months are encouraged to plan ahead and check the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Journey planner before setting off.

There are multiple projects and maintenance worksites underway – aimed at improving the roads, increasing safety and making people’s journey more enjoyable – however in the short-term this will impact travel times. 

As SH1 is New Zealand’s most crucial inter-regional state highway, linking the no...

The Northland Regional Transport Committee (RTC) urges Northlanders to have their say on the review of the Draft Regional Land Transport Plan 2021/2027 - Three Year Review (RLTP).

The RLTP, which is the region’s application for funding assistance from central government for its transport infrastructure and services, is compiled every six years and reviewed at the three-year point to ensure it aligns with current transport priorities.

Regional council member and Chair of the Regional Transport Committee, Joe Carr,...

The Maritime Union of New Zealand says pressure is mounting on the Government to provide leadership on the Cook Strait ferries.

One year ago, then National Party opposition Transport Spokesperson Simeon Brown described the Cook Strait ferries as the “the biggest pothole on State Highway 1” after multiple technical problems with ageing ships.

In August 2023, he then described the current ferries as causing “significant safety concerns.”

Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison says the...

Bridgestone has launched what it claims is its most innovative and sustainable light commercial tyre, and its name is Duravis Van.

The company says the Druavis Van tyre utilises its Enliten technology for the first time in a replacement specification tyre for the Australian and New Zealand market. Enliten is its base technology for product design, and claims it enables the ultimate customisation in safety, sustainability, and performance. 

Bridgestone says its Enliten technology provides low-rolling resistan...