Road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is recommending transport operators prepare for random roadside drug testing, which is being gradually being rolled out across New Zealand from mid-December.

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National Road Freight Association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the certainty provided by Minister Peter’s announcement on the Cook Strait ferry project, saying it will allow the Government to focus on the timely delivery of the supporting port infrastructure by 2029.

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The Taxpayers’ Union is welcoming today’s announcement of a new Cook Strait ferry plan that finally brings the project back under control.

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National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is cautiously supporting the Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill introduced to Parliament today, which makes changes to the Road User Charges Act 2012 to modernise the system in preparation for transitioning all vehicles to universal RUC.

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National road freight association Transporting New Zealand is calling on NZTA to review its international truck licence conversion processes, as the Agency announced yesterday it has revoked 440 commercial licences after an audit in July uncovered fraudulent activity.

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National road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that consumers and businesses can expect continued upward pressure on freight costs, as Port of Auckland emphasised its commitment to port access charge increases at an industry update yesterday.

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Transporting New Zealand is welcoming news from the NZ Transport Agency that it will begin operating its first average speed camera in December, with another 16 sites to follow over the next year.

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Transporting New Zealand is endorsing proposals from the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to reduce the Warrant of Fitness (WoF) frequency for light vehicles, and the CoF A frequency for late-model rental vehicles.

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Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that getting higher capacity trucks on the road is essential to boosting freight productivity, as the Government opens consultation on simplifying heavy vehicle permitting.

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Transporting New Zealand says the government’s headline policy announcement in the May budget, Investment Boost, has seen a modest lift in heavy commercial vehicle sales, but that further incentives are required to get more productive and efficient trucks on the road.

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Auckland — Every year, countless people attempt to move their belongings on their own, convinced it will save time or money.

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Road Freight Association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the Government’s competition law shakeup, saying that reform is needed to address limited competition in ports, airports, airlines, retail electricity and fuel.

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The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is calling for an end to the 16 year old National Ticketing System (NTS) after the announcement the scheme's full implementation will now be delayed until 2027.

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Road freight industry group Transporting New Zealand has welcomed construction work getting underway this week to replace Auckland level crossings with overbridges , but says ensuring adequate freight routes in Takanini may require further investment.

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The Government's plan to privatise the collection of Road User Charges, at the same time as moving all vehicles on to the system, risks adding to the cost of living for New Zealanders, the PSA says.

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National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed Transport Minister Chris Bishop’s announcement this morning about modernising the Road User Charges (RUC) system, ahead of transitioning to universal RUC at a later date.

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The national road freight association, Transporting New Zealand, is calling on all parties across the supply chain to play their part in preventing speeding, breach of work time rules and overladen trucks.

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Manawatu-Whanganui — National road freight organisation Transporting New Zealand says this Saturday’s official opening of the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway is great news for the freight industry, and the region’s communities.

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The 2025 National Road Freight Survey has raised concerns about truck drivers facing road rage and abuse while doing their jobs.

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Road transport advocacy group Transporting New Zealand has welcomed boosts for road repair and investment incentives in today’s budget - but says the Government has missed the opportunity to accelerate the Roads of National and Regional Significance, along with other growth-orientated infrastructure investments.

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The announcement that the Aratere ferry is going to be retired has been met with great concern by members of peak road freight group Transporting New Zealand.

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National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has backed congestion charging legislation, but says that amendments are necessary to maximise savings for consumers and businesses.

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