NZTD News

Good progress continues to be made on the Northland Expressway, with the emerging preferred corridor for the Te Hana to Port Marsden Highway and the Port Marsden Highway to Whangārei Roads of National Significance now confirmed by NZTA, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones say.

“The Waikato Expressway delivered by the last National-led Government has been a game changer for the Waikato region. The Northland Expressway is a genuinely transformational opportunity to boost jobs and...

The Port of Tauranga has lodged a new application under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 to expedite its ambitious Stella Passage development. This vital infrastructure project is designed to significantly expand berthing and cargo handling capacity, supporting both the regional and national economies.

The Stella Passage project proposes the extension of the Sulphur Point container berth by 385 metres (in two stages) and the Mount Maunganui wharves by 315 metres. Both expansions will convert existing cargo storage are...

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Board’s endorsement of the Tauriko West Road of National Significance investment case is great news for jobs and growth in the western Bay of Plenty, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. 

“Western Bay of Plenty is growing strongly and the government is committed to unlocking its potential. The new Tauriko West Road of National Significance will support economic growth, increase productivity and connectivity to Bay of Plenty, and boost housing and commercial development,” Mr...

It’s a short week as many of us head off for our Easter break, but spare a thought for the many drivers that will still be on the road delivering essential freight.

On the business front it’s been a great last several days with some great positivity and useful changes happening.

Going faster

Last week we had media inquiries about our view on the 110 km/h speed limits being introduced on the Christchurch Southern Motorway.

While that doesn’t directly affect trucks, given their 90 km/h ...

Road freight industry group Transporting New Zealand is calling on the Government to reverse its decision to end an ACC levy discount for truck drivers, saying the move will jeopardise road safety. The ACC Fleet Saver package closes to new entrants from 1 July this year and will end on 20 June 2029.

Fleet Saver can save accredited businesses that demonstrate their commitment to road and workplace safety up to 40 per cent on the ACC portion of their annual motor vehicle license Fees.

Chief executive Dom Kalasih sa...

Transporting New Zealand is commending NZTA on heeding industry feedback with its latest proposal to not have traffic lights installed at a key intersection on Dunedin’s SH1 one-way System.

Chief executive Dom Kalasih says Transporting New Zealand is generally supportive of NZTA’s latest plans for improvements to Dunedin’s SH1 one-way system. 

“We were opposed to a new set of traffic lights being installed on SH1 between Great King Street and Pine Hill Road because that would unnecessarily slow and stop some...