May 18, 2026
Transporting New Zealand launches Road Transport Policy Templates
Transporting New Zealand has launched two road transport policy templates, as part of an ongoing series of practical transport tools for…
May 15, 2026
How freight costs shifted through 2024–25
What does TNZ's Grant Thornton Cost Index tell us about freight costs between 2024-2025?
May 15, 2026
Learnings from health and safety cases
Several recent cases demonstrate the dangers of poor communication and inadequate risk assessments in safety-critical workplaces.
May 14, 2026
Tips for Safe Winter Driving
As we head towards winter, New Zealand’s 30,000 truck drivers will be driving in colder, darker, and wetter conditions. We’re sharing seven…
May 14, 2026
From Buses to Trucks – Bookable rapid charging for electric trucks on offer in Mangere
Electric Autobus, a family business which sells electric buses to New Zealand cities from Timaru to Auckland, wants to offer fast, bookable…
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 7, 2026
Getting started in Commercial Road Transport
Wondering how young people can transition into training and employment in the transport industry? MITO has the following tips for you.
May 6, 2026
Transporting New Zealand calls on everyone to Be a Road Safety Hero as part of Road Safety Week
Transporting New Zealand is backing Road Safety Week (4-10 May), coordinated by the road safety charity Brake with sponsorship from NZ…
May 5, 2026
Official truck loading code under review
Transporting NZ has raised a number of concerns about proposed new sections for the truck loading code.
May 1, 2026
Proposed congestion charges for trucks will hit freight customers and consumers
A Ministry of Transport proposal to set congestion charges for trucks at four times the rate of cars will increase costs for businesses and…
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 28, 2026
Freight access protected during critical Tiniroto Road repairs
Improved access arrangements for urgent Tiniroto Road repairs are a positive step after initial closure plans threatened major disruption…











