News & updates
Mixed bag, but good to see progress
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
A common concern raised by our members is the uneven playing field across the industry due to the number of what I’ll describe as rogue or dodgy operators.
Learnings from health and safety cases
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
Several recent cases demonstrate the dangers of poor communication and inadequate risk assessments in safety-critical workplaces.
International developments deliver clear benefits, but we’re in the waiting place
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
A more productive freight system benefits the safety, economy, and our climate goals, but the Government isn't even making temporary improvements.
Planes, trains and automobiles… and don’t forget ships
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
Rail and coastal shipping play important roles, but previous attempts by government to shift freight between modes have been ineffective, inefficient and costly.
Silver lining of a crisis
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
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 be done about the fuel price crisis.
Never waste a good crisis
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
With our large coastline, New Zealand has a huge exclusive economic zone, and there is absolutely the potential for more oil to be discovered somewhere in it.
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