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Over the past year the NZTA has consulted on a couple of phases of heavy vehicle productivity reform, with more planned. The proposals have been pretty underwhelming to be honest; small things like getting rid of H plates, and Transporting New Zealand’s submissions have called for more far-reaching VDAM reform with concrete examples of changes we’d like to see – indeed which are necessary to deliver, well, improved productivity.

One of the changes consulted on was removing 50MAX permits. Whilst we think 50MAX vehicles ...

‘What an incredible couple of days at EROAD Fleet Days 2026 from 5-6 August at Mystery Creek!’ says Transporting New Zealand 

The event had an amazing atmosphere from start to finish, bringing together New Zealand’s road transport industry to connect, learn, and celebrate the people and businesses that keep the country moving. Between 1,600 to 2,000 people attended each day. There was a real buzz throughout the venue, with engaging discussions, innovative product displays, and valuable networking opportunities aro...

The Government has set aside $30 million in the Regional Infrastructure Fund for projects that will help grow the hydrogen sector, Regional Development, Resources, and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says.

Mr Jones made the announcement at a hydrogen sector hui in Christchurch today.

“Hydrogen has huge potential to become a valuable part of a diversified and resilient renewable energy future for New Zealand,” Mr Jones says. 

“Hydrogen could play an important role in reducing emissions in parts of...

Thanks to a run of consistently good weather and high production, significant asphalt works on the Cambridge section of the Waikato Expressway continue to power ahead, and the project is nearly 75% complete.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and contractor Fulton Hogan are carrying out the works in 5km sections across all lanes, moving from 5km of southbound lanes to 5km of northbound lanes across the entire 16 km length between 1 March and December 2026.

“We appreciate the works are disruptive, but they’re ...

Lyttelton Port Company has closed out the 2025/26 financial year (FY26) with a record net profit after tax (NPAT) of $35m, a 40% lift on the $25m returned in 2024/25 (FY25). This is the second year in a row that LPC has posted a record financial result.

The result was underpinned by revenue of $226m, up 9% on the previous year, contributing to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of $77m, up 22%.

The result is subject to final audit clearance.

 LPC Chair Barry Bragg sai...

From Wednesday 26 August – Sunday 18 October, safety upgrades will be taking place on the Northern Gateway toll road between Ōrewa and Johnstone’s Hill Tunnels following the speed limit change from 100 km/hr to 110km/hr.

The work will involve the installation of new side barriers, maintenance bays and drainage improvements.

The Northern Gateway is a critical link between Northland and Auckland and while these safety upgrades are essential, we are committed to reducing the disruption for motorists.

To keep t...