Cut fuel costs now with SAFED principles

With fuel costs rising we recommend reviewing SAFED (Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving) guidance as one part of your response.

Fuel information for road freight sector (20 March 2026)

The latest information we have on fuel prices from MBIE, and advice to operators.

The summer that was(n’t)

Stormy weather and road closures over the 2025/26 summer cost the freight transport industries big time, and not just monetarily.

Energy security – was closing Marsden Point a mistake?

Would keeping NZ's only refinery open have helped protect NZ from possible fuel shortages? Mark Stockdale investigates.

Ferry Update presentations available to watch now

Learn more about the Cook Strait Ferry Replacement programme.

The Middle East conflict and fuel impacts

This week, Transporting New Zealand has been closely monitoring updates on fuel prices and fuel security.

Canterbury Freight Forum updates

Congestion on SH1 between the Waimakariri Bridge and Hornby, along with upcoming regulatory and safety priorities, were key topics at…

Inoperative truck side indicators partly blamed for fatal crash

A Police Serious Crash Unit report into the death of a cyclist has been partly blamed on inoperative main side indicators on a truck.

Fuel information for road freight sector (11 March 2026)

The latest information we have on fuel prices from MBIE, MFAT and New Zealand’s fuel importers.

What will the Iran conflict mean for fuel prices and supply?

There is concern we could be in for a spike in fuel prices or even shortages following the US/Israeli air strike on Iran.

Sign Our Petition: Support Driver Education in Schools

Sign our petition to improve driver licensing and education.

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.