NZTD News

National Road Freight Association Transporting New Zealand says that road freight companies have a key role to play in avoiding accidents at level crossings, as TrackSAFE Foundation’s Rail Safety Week (11–17 August).

The theme of this year’s rail safety week is “Stay off stay safe – Tracks are for trains” – emphasising that walking or crossing anywhere but official railway level crossings is dangerous and illegal.

Between 2010 and 2020, 52 fatal and serious injury incidents occurred at level crossings, with research suggesting...

The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.4% in July and is 0.9% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) lifted 1.8% in the month, and is up 2.8% 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 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 been only very mildly upwa...

Lots of people, especially those like me, who have lived most of their life in the greater Wellington area had plenty to smile about with Transport Minister Chris Bishop’s announcement about the new Ōtaki to north of Levin highway (O2NL). NZTA has signed construction contracts with two alliances to build this Road of National Significance and construction will get underway this spring.

The existing Kāpiti Highway currently sees up to 19,500 vehicle movements per day, and this project is the final leg of the Wellington ...

A death that should never have happened

Last week, a transport company director pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges following the death of roadworker Johnathon Walters, who was run over by an unroadworthy truck in May 2024.

The NZ Herald has covered the tragedy in detail (Craig Kapitan – .. Read More  

Ferry Holdings Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandip Ranchhod as its new Chief Executive, effective from 22 September 2025.

We are thrilled to welcome Sandip to Ferry Holdings," said Chris Mackenzie, Chair of Ferry Holdings. “Sandip’s extensive experience in infrastructure delivery means he is the right person to lead the delivery of the Cook Strait Ferry Work Programme in 2025.

Sandip has significant experience as a strategic infrastructure leader with over 25 years' experience in public secto...

In a significant strategic move set to reshape New Zealand's logistics landscape, Mainstream New Zealand has officially announced its acquisition of the transport, containers, and logistics operations of PBT. This merger brings together two of the nation's most respected, homegrown freight operators, combining over 50 years of market presence and expertise to strengthen the national supply chain.

The acquisition is being hailed as a logical step, uniting two companies with strikingly similar histories and corporate cul...