NZTD News

Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed news that a contract has been confirmed for design, consenting, and construction of the new two-lane bridge to replace the Pepe Stream Bridge on State Highway 25 (SH25).

“At more than 80 years old, the current single-lane bridge is a bottleneck, with severe congestion experienced during holiday periods. Funding has already been confirmed by New Zealand Transport Agency NZTA, and I’m pleased progress has been made to get a delivery contractor on board,” Mr Bishop says.

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Construction on the new Hikuwai No. 1 Bridge on State Highway 35 (SH35) has reached a significant milestone, with piling works now underway, laying the foundations for a stronger, more resilient connection for East Coast communities.

The piling marks a major step forward in the permanent replacement of the original Hikuwai  No. 1 Bridge, which was severely damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle in February 2023. Since then, a temporary Bailey bridge and the Pourau Road bypass have provided vital access along SH35.

Scania and LKAB deepen their collaboration to further electrify mining transport. A new, fully electric 8x4 heavy tipper with two steerable front axles – the first of its kind from Scania worldwide – has entered operations at LKAB’s mine in Malmberget, northern Sweden.

Nicknamed “Sleipner”, after Odin’s legendary eight-legged horse, the vehicle symbolises strength, innovation and reliability. It is also the first Scania electric truck equipped with two steerable front axles, developed on the company’s modular electric ...

Getting some R & R in these summer holidays means ‘rest & relaxation’ for most people, but for our hard-working Auckland Harbour Bridge, R & R stands for ‘resurfacing & restrictions’ 

Between Friday 26 December 2025 and Sunday 4 January 2026, there will be lane restrictions on the southbound clip-on lanes, while we carry out annual resurfacing.

“Resurfacing during the summer holiday periods means we can carry out repairs when traffic volumes are lower and there is less impact to travel journeys,” says NZTA S...

 The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 0.2% in November and is 3.3% higher than a year ago. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) eased 0.1% in the month, and is up 0.9% 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. 

The trend in light traffic has lifted...

The Maritime Union of New Zealand today welcomed the decision by Associate Transport Minister James Meager to decline NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers’ (NACC) application to operate a foreign-flagged vessel carrying Holcim cement on the New Zealand coast.

The failed application for an exemption under Section 198 of the Maritime Transport Act sought permission for the Panamanian-flagged and overseas-crewed NACC Vega to replace the New Zealand-flagged and crewed MV Buffalo.

Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretar...