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Deferring road tax increases is kicking the can down the road

Press releases | Transporting New Zealand

The Government announced today that, if re-elected, the previously planned increase of 12 cents per litre in January 2027, followed by a further 6 cents per litre increase in January 2028 and annual 4 cent increases from 2029, will not go ahead.

Smart compliance and unfair regulation 

Friday blog | Dom Kalasih

The new Mackays Crossing CVSC is an impressive facility and its use of smart tech will hopefully mean fewer compliant trucks are pulled in for inspection. In other happenings this week, we’ve brought the Ministry for Regulation’s attention to how livestock transporters are unfairly penalised for effluent spills.

Mackays Crossing CVSC opens

News | Mark Stockdale

TNZ staff visited the opening of the latest Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre at Mackays Crossing north of Wellington.

Overseas comparisons: what global trucking costs and workforce pressures can tell us

Friday blog | Dom Kalasih

Dom takes a look at overseas trucking data to compare road freight cost pressures and workforce challenges. They illustrate common issues around rising operating costs, driver shortages, and ageing workforces which demonstrate the need for stronger training pathways.

Permitting reform not delivering what was promised

Friday blog | Mark Stockdale

The removal of 50MAX permits was sold as a productivity benefit, but in reality this change is not really delivering reduced administration for operators.

50MAX Permit shift raises compliance questions at record webinar

News | Mark Stockdale

A record number of 117 people participated in our webinar on 7 August covering an update on compliance issues and Wellington region roading updates.
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