NZTD News

As we approach Christmas, the usual ramp up in supply chain activity is well underway. Truck movements are up, ports are busy, the ferries are full…the seasonal bump is upon us.

Reaching the end of this year in particular has been a feat worth celebrating in itself.

At National Road Carriers we have seen first hand staying in business as a transport operator is not something to take for granted.

So if you find yourself still working hard delivering goods across our supply chain, stop for a moment and give y...

The economy does look like it is turning the corner after a rocky ride since last year’s sharp recession. The evidence of green shoots has been a bit more obvious in some areas lately. We expect growth will pick up to hit an above annual trend pace of 2.5+% growth over 2026 as better cashflows start to leak out of people’s wallets.

The main thing fuelling the recovery will be the low level of interest rates. Even though the RBNZ has stopped cutting interest rates now in our view, the impact will live on. The average mo...

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...