Report lays down the facts – road trumps rail

A report released today – Road and rail – delivering for New Zealand – produces evidence to counter the ideology that rail can be a serious…

Calling all drivers – we need you

The trucking industry is calling for all hands to the pump as New Zealand faces an indefinite length of time in the red “traffic light”…

Rushed Covid laws lack accountability

The lack of transparency and accountability the Government is operating under as New Zealand responds to Covid-19 cannot continue, says Ia…

Change in structure announced

Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand (Transporting New Zealand) has today announced changes to its structure.

Road Transport Forum rebrands

To better reflect road freight transport’s vital role in the New Zealand economy, the industry’s representatives have rebranded as Ia Ara…

RTF welcomes COF and licence extensions

The Road Transport Forum (RTF) welcomes Transport Minister Michael Wood’s announcement today that driver licences, Warrants of Fitness…

She’ll be right message from Government not good enough

“She’ll be right” is the message from the Government when it comes to insurance liability of trucks during Level 4 lockdown, says Road…

GHG reducing solutions already out there

Wins can be made right now to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from road freight transport, says Road Transport Forum (RTF) chief…

Cobham Drive crossing doesn’t stack up

There is insufficient evidence to support a pedestrian crossing and consequent speed reductions on Cobham Drive, the State Highway 1 route…