NZTD News

The April 2026 issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver is available this week with the cover and Giti Tyres Big Test putting the new K&L Distributors Isuzu Giga fuel tanker in the spotlight.

The Hamilton-based fuel distribution company added the new CYJ 530 to its fleet at the end of last year and has put the 8-axle combination to work on fuel deliveries across the wider Waikato region.

This month’s Advantage Tyre Solutions Fleet Focus visits Auckland-based Marlin Transport, a company founded more than 50 years ago b...

Night-time maintenance works is coming up on State Highway 2 (SH2) between McPherson Road and Dimmock Road in Mangatāwhiri, which will involve stop/go traffic management between 9pm and 5am.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will be working at multiple locations to carry out chipsealing maintenance from Sunday 22 to Thursday 26 March.

When the team is working, stop/go will be in place to assist vehicles. Please allow extra time for your journey and follow all traffic management instructions.

During the...

Astra Energy Group Limited has applied to the Commerce Commission to acquire Gull and NPD, creating a combined national fuel retailer, but the regulator says it is not yet satisfied the deal would not substantially lessen competition in New Zealand markets.Commission identifies markets under scrutiny

The Commission’s preliminary investigation identifies the retail supply of fuel (both in local geographic markets and potentially at a national/brand level) and the wholesale supply of fuel from Gull’s Mount Maunganui term...

The latest data on fuel stocks shows New Zealand continues to hold healthy levels of petrol, diesel and jet fuel, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say. 

“As at midnight on Sunday 15 March, combined petrol, diesel and jet fuel stocks equated to about 49 days of cover nationwide, including fuel held onshore in storage terminals and fuel already on ships bound for New Zealand,” Nicola Willis says.

“It’s important to remember that fuel supply is inherently dynamic. Stock l...

New Zealand will release oil tickets to fulfil its commitment to the International Energy Agency’s collective action in response to the oil supply issues created by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. 

New Zealand’s contribution under the action, announced last week by the International Energy Agency (IEA), is 1.577 million barrels of crude oil or the equivalent. 

“New Zealand holds oil tickets, which are options to purchase different types of oil or refined fuel. We will release some of the tickets we...

Work on a key bridge link is complete, but those travelling on State Highway 73 between Christchurch and the West Coast should be aware of other work underway that may extend their journeys over the coming days.

This morning resurfacing was successfully completed on Kellys Creek Bridge, between Otira and Jacksons, following an overnight closure. 

Other important work underway on SH73 includes rock scaling between Arthur’s Pass and Lake Pearson to keep the highway safe, and this means temporary holds of traff...