May 8, 2026
International developments deliver clear benefits, but we’re in the waiting place
A more productive freight system benefits the safety, economy, and our climate goals, but the Government isn't even making temporary…
May 1, 2026
Planes, trains and automobiles… and don’t forget ships
Rail and coastal shipping play important roles, but previous attempts by government to shift freight between modes have been ineffective,…
April 24, 2026
Silver lining of a crisis
Over the last 72 hours I’ve sensed a quantum leap in attention and urgency to VDAM reform as officials advise their Ministers on what can…
April 17, 2026
Never waste a good crisis
With our large coastline, New Zealand has a huge exclusive economic zone, and there is absolutely the potential for more oil to be…
April 10, 2026
Market response shows just how essential road freight is
It’s been another week dominated by fuel price rises and increasing pressure on freight operators. Despite these record cost-pressures,…
April 2, 2026
Fuel market challenges and what happens next
The Government's Fuel Response Package suggests transport operators should start implementing fuel-saving measures in the 'precautionary'…
March 27, 2026
Transport operators should take a bow
Dom's week of travel disruption put the growing uncertainty of our transport operators and truck drivers' daily grind into perspective.
March 13, 2026
The Middle East conflict and fuel impacts
This week, Transporting New Zealand has been closely monitoring updates on fuel prices and fuel security.
March 6, 2026
The good, the bad and the ugly
Dom talks about the future of training, of technology, the Cook Strait ferries, driver licensing and fuel supply uncertainty.
November 28, 2025
Fixing what needs to be fixed
Dom explains why Transporting New Zealand is backing practical reforms to the TSL system over voluntary accreditation pushes to lift…