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Aucklanders get to have their say on Council Spending
Auckland Council’s 10-year Budget, released today for consultation, will focus on building infrastructure and providing more transparency about what ratepayer money will be spent on.
Tough Torque with Trevor: Unofficial Traffic Police
With traffic congestion getting worse in our main centres we are seeing some worrying practices taking place on our roads that are further hampering traffic flows.
Safety Alerts Raise Concerns
The New Zealand Transport Agency has called for the urgent inspection of 1800 heavy vehicles requiring their towing connections to be immediately assessed.
Ford unveils the new Ranger Raptor
The 2018 Ford Ranger Raptor has been revealed in Thailand, ahead of an Australian launch later this year...
Ex-Cyclone Gita Hits Transport Links
Despite being downgraded to a high-intensity low, ex-cyclone Gita has affected many New Zealand roads, especially those in the top of the South Island...
Stinky Situation for Truck Importers
Many heavy vehicle imports have been held up on their way from Japan this week following an MPI scheme to reduce the numbers of brown marmorated stink bugs arriving from the country...
Tough Torque with Trevor
This week it’s all over the media, bigger even than Bill English resigning, Fletcher Building is in serious financial trouble.
There are losses in the millions, and urgent action will probably be needed to save this giant New Zealand business.
It’s a timely reminder to us all, especially those in the road transport industry.NZ log export boom continues
Log export prices rose another 2% over the past month with solid offtake in China amid seasonally low inventories, which bodes well as the Chinese go into celebration mode during the next couple of weeks to celebrate their New Year.
Goodyear Big Test Arocs - an all rounder
This is where I really earn my money,” comments Rob Hollyer as he lines up the Rooney Earthmoving Mercedes-Benz Arocs and its four-axle trailer: “I...
Road Safety Programme Aimed at Young Drivers Launched
Holden today launched a new road safety programme designed for young drivers, with the goal of reducing accidents and fatalities.
Tough Torque with Trevor: Where Will the Drivers Come From?
We head into the new year with strong growth predictions for the road transport industry despite the various comments from the government on trying to move freight on to rail and coastal shipping.
Northland road must be built says opposition
With the Government at Waitangi and Northern Mayors calling for answers, the Transport Minister needs to confirm whether or not this Government is committed to four-lanes from Auckland to Whangarei, says National’s Transport spokesperson Judith Collins.