January 25, 2022
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”…
October 12, 2021
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…
October 1, 2021
Change in structure announced
Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand (Transporting New Zealand) has today announced changes to its structure.
September 15, 2021
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…
September 10, 2021
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…
August 26, 2021
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…
July 28, 2021
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…
July 26, 2021
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…
July 6, 2021
Good roads critical to infrastructure goals
Without good roads few of the infrastructure goals laid out by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission will be realised, says Road…
July 1, 2021
Government needs to get real about decarbonisation
The Government needs a clearer position on transport decarbonisation and to be more realistic about the societal impacts while reducing…