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The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 0.2% in November and is 3.3% higher than a year ago. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) e...
12/12/2025

The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 0.2% in November and is 3.3% higher than a year ago. The Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) eased 0.1% in the month, and is up 0.9% y/y.

Light traffic (motorbikes, cars and vans) is generally a good indicator of the state of demand, as opposed to production. It typically provides up to a six-month lead on momentum in the economy, with variation reflecting discretionary spending on outings, movement of couriers and tradespeople etc.

The economy does look like it is turning the corner after a rocky ride since last year’s sharp recession. The evidence o...
12/12/2025

The economy does look like it is turning the corner after a rocky ride since last year’s sharp recession. The evidence of green shoots has been a bit more obvious in some areas lately. We expect growth will pick up to hit an above annual trend pace of 2.5+% growth over 2026 as better cashflows start to leak out of people’s wallets.

NZTA has recently suspended the licences of commercial drivers who were either suspected of submitting fraudulent docume...
12/12/2025

NZTA has recently suspended the licences of commercial drivers who were either suspected of submitting fraudulent documents when converting their overseas licences or whose licences were converted to the incorrect class.

It is providing a limited window of time for those drivers to re-sit the relevant tests.

As we approach Christmas, the usual ramp up in supply chain activity is well underway. Truck movements are up, ports are...
12/12/2025

As we approach Christmas, the usual ramp up in supply chain activity is well underway. Truck movements are up, ports are busy, the ferries are full…the seasonal bump is upon us.

Reaching the end of this year in particular has been a feat worth celebrating in itself.

Road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is recommending transport operators prepare for random...
05/12/2025

Road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is recommending transport operators prepare for random roadside drug testing, which is gradually being rolled out across New Zealand from mid-December.

A recent amendment to the Land Transport Act gives Police similar powers to random breath tests, by requiring drivers to undergo a saliva test to check for the presence of four illicit drugs.

November was another challenging month for the New Zealand new truck and trailer market.A total of 279 new truck registr...
05/12/2025

November was another challenging month for the New Zealand new truck and trailer market.

A total of 279 new truck registrations for the month sees the market well behind the 532 registrations recorded in the same month in 2024.

As we approach the end of the year, I want to reflect on the progress we have made together. When I stepped into this ro...
05/12/2025

As we approach the end of the year, I want to reflect on the progress we have made together. When I stepped into this role, I emphasised the importance of taking a steady, considered approach and that building trust, listening carefully, and understanding the goals of government would be essential if we are to shift the dial for road transport.

A highlight for me last week was participating in the Institute of Road Transport Engineers of New Zealand (IRTENZ) conf...
05/12/2025

A highlight for me last week was participating in the Institute of Road Transport Engineers of New Zealand (IRTENZ) conference.

I presented some of my learnings from the HVTT18 conference and had the privilege of chairing some sessions and panels.

CrediFlex New Zealand Limited Recently registered in the December issue of NZ Truck & Driver magazine features main Road...
02/12/2025

CrediFlex New Zealand Limited Recently registered in the December issue of NZ Truck & Driver magazine features main Road Transport at Otorohanga, the first NZ operator to put a 17-litre Volvo on the road. The new FH16 780 is being driven by Terry White on a North Island general freight run. The D17 engine produces 780hp and 3800Nm of torque with a Volvo I-Shift 12-speed transmission, RTS2370B rear axles, 8-bag rear air suspension and disc brakes. The Volvo advanced safety suite includes LCS, LKA, DAS, ACC and EBA plus passenger side view camera. Domett built the 14-pallet curtain sider body and 22-pallet 5-axle trailer. The Globetrotter cab features a microwave and TV and exterior extras include a BBQ and factory bull bar. Factory paint with signage by Truck Signs, Mt Maunganui. Sold by Mark Ellerington.

CrediFlex New Zealand Limited recently registered in the December issue of NZ Truck & Driver features a new Kenworth T61...
29/11/2025

CrediFlex New Zealand Limited recently registered in the December issue of NZ Truck & Driver features a new Kenworth T610 6x4 tractor unit towing a new B-Train built by Tanker Engineering, joining the RD Petroleum fleet. RD Petroleum is celebrating 20 years in business this year and this new truck has a few extras touches to mark the milestone. Sold by Chris Gray.

CrediFlex New Zealand Limited recently registered in the December issue of NZ Truck & Driver magazine features a new Ken...
28/11/2025

CrediFlex New Zealand Limited recently registered in the December issue of NZ Truck & Driver magazine features a new Kenworth K220 custom built for Richmond Heavy Haulage Limited in Taupo, hauling bin wood for chipping into bio mass. Driven by Grant Higgot, the 8x4 has a 600.615hp Euro 5 Cummins X15 with 2050 lb-ft of torque, an Eaton Endurant 18-speed AMT, and Meritor 46-160 rear axles with full X-locks and 4.3:1 ratio. It rides on load share front suspension and Primaax rear suspension. Features include twin cab-mounted air intakes with pre-cleaners and eagle style snorkels, Dura-bright alloys, stainless sun visor, 10 grill bars fitted to black grill mesh, lower grill stainless trim with markers, stainless kick panel steps, and painted fuel tanks. The Patchell 8.1m steel tipping bin with twin underbody rams fitted has an internal winch to haul trailer inside while empty. It tows a Patchell 5-axle tipping trailer with a front of body hoist. Cab stripes and paint by Fleet Image Te Awamutu. Sold by Adam McIntosh.

Auckland Transport (AT) is continuing to tackle congestion as a network-wide solution to the city’s traffic problems. Th...
27/11/2025

Auckland Transport (AT) is continuing to tackle congestion as a network-wide solution to the city’s traffic problems. They are now seeking public feedback on three more projects, having recently opened feedback on a dynamic lane proposal for Park Road in Grafton.

Proposals for special vehicle lanes are now live for Green Lane West in Greenlane, an important section of Great South Road in Papatoetoe, and the intersection at the start of Onewa Road’s T3 lane in Birkenhead.

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