NZTD News

Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the Government developing options to remove regulatory barriers to improve freight productivity and minimise diesel use, saying that urgent action is required to keep the economy moving and protect jobs. 

Chief Executive Dom Kalasih says that Transporting New Zealand has been working with officials on many of the measures outlined, including reforms to the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule and improved access for over-dimension vehicles.

“These are practical productivity ...

The Government is preparing to remove or suspend regulatory barriers that make it harder for businesses and communities to cope with global fuel shocks, Minister for Regulation David Seymour and Minister for Transport Chris Bishop say. 

“New Zealand’s fuel supply is stable. We’re focussed on keeping it that way. There are few things as important to Kiwis as ensuring New Zealand’s fuel supply remains strong,” Mr Seymour says.

“This Government has responded well to the potential of conflict in the Middle East ...

Greater Wellington strongly supports the Minister for Rail’s call for increased use of rail to move freight during the current fuel supply crisis, particularly for heavy bulk goods such as logs.

Rail is one of the most fuel-efficient ways to move goods across Aotearoa New Zealand and plays a critical role in keeping supply chains moving when fuel is constrained. 

Chair of Greater Wellington Daran Ponter says rail freight consumes significantly less diesel than road freight.

“On average, moving goods by...

Several overnight maintenance projects will be taking place near the State Highway 1 (SH1) Redoubt Road interchange in May. Motorists may experience delays when travelling through the area.

SH1 Redoubt Road: The SH1 southbound to State Highway 20 (SH20) northbound link will be closed during night-time for stormwater maintenance on the following dates: Friday 1 and Saturday 2 May between 9pm and 7am (10-hour shifts). Sunday 3 May between 9pm and 5am

Please use the Redoubt Road southbound off-ramp and detour via Re...

NZTA has confirmed two new roundabouts are scheduled to open soon on the State Highway (SH58) Wellington Road of Regional Significance project, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop.

“The roundabout at Flightys and Murphys Roads is scheduled to open in mid-May and the other, at Moonshine Road, in June,” says Mr Bishop.

“This SH58 Road of Regional Significance is a step closer to completion for the 20,000 vehicles that use it daily. It is already helping to deliver a safer, more efficient transport route for Wellin...

UD Trucks New Zealand has unveiled the new Condor to customers, industry, and guests, at a launch event at its Auckland head office in Wiri. 

Zane Erwee, General Manager UD Trucks NZ said “[This] marks the debut of the new Condor range in New Zealand. It’s a major step forward for us in the medium duty sector. The previous version of the Condor was very popular with Kiwi truck owners.” 

He continued, “The reimagined Condor combines the previous model’s capability with the latest UD Trucks technology, cr...