National Road Carriers Association

29/10/2025

SH1 BRYNDERWYN HILLS RESURFACING – PLANNED SUPER WEEKEND CLOSURES.
Final resurfacing works on SH1 over the Brynderwyn Hills are planned for November 2025. These planned 4 day super weekend closures are to complete the resurfacing works needed so the road can reopen at 80km/h with passing lanes in time for summer.
To safely complete this work, State Highway 1 will be CLOSED between Brynderwyn and Waipu (in both directions), subject to weather and other factors, from:
• Thursday 13 November morning(12:01am) to Sunday 16 November midnight (11:59pm)
• Thursday 20 November morning (12:01am) to Sunday 23 November midnight (11:59pm).

During these closure periods three alternative scenic routes are available:
• Light Vehicles via either Mangawhai (using Cove Rd between Kaiwaka & Waipu, no trucks with trailers)
or
via Paparoa and Mangapai (using Paparoa Oakleigh Rd between Brynderwyn & Oakleigh, HPMV's (High Productivity Motor Vehicles) are not permitted on this route).
• The preferred detour for Heavy Vehicles is using SH12 & SH14 via Dargaville (HPMV's must use this route).

23/10/2025

A big step forward for freight efficiency in the Wellington region as the NZTA Board approve the Petone to Grenada (P2G) and Cross Valley Link investment case — a long-needed connection that will reduce congestion on SH1 and SH2 and support future growth across Hutt, Porirua and Wellington.

Great news! The NZTA Board has approved the investment case for Petone to Grenada (P2G) and the Cross Valley Link.

The P2G corridor has long been acknowledged as a much-needed strategic link that would provide economic benefits to the Hutt and Wellington region.

Lower Hutt and Porirua are only 10 kilometres apart geographically, but the driving distance is 24 kilometres via SH2, SH1 and the Ngauranga interchange, and almost 50 kilometres via SH58.

State Highway 1 and 2 suffer significant traffic congestion, with both state highways carrying over 70,000 vehicles daily. P2G will deliver significant travel time savings of up to 23 minutes at peak times between Lower Hutt and Porirua, and will remove around 10,000 trips from the SH1, SH2 and SH58 Wellington State Highway network.

The project also supports planned housing growth of more than 30,000 houses in Tawa, Porirua, and Hutt City.

The preferred route provides a more efficient connection with 70 per cent less earth works than previous designs, resulting in lower costs and less impact on communities. I’m pleased a feasible route for Cross Valley Link has also been identified. Next steps for the Petone to Grenada section include route protection, design, and consenting.

22/10/2025

Canterbury State Highways update and State of Emergency.

SH7 through the Lewis Pass remains closed while contractors work to protect the carriageway from further river scour and in preparation for road reconstruction – this closure will remain in place for the coming days. The Inland Kaikoura Rd Route 70 is also indicated as closed.
Wind gusts of up to 150kph in the high country and 130kph around Christchurch and on the plains are forecast, with the highest risk period between 10am-4pm Thursday. The heaviest rainfall is forecast between 2am – 3pm Thursday.

The SH73 alpine passes, SH1 corridor, SH8 and 80 through the Mackenzie District, and SH75 Christchurch – Akaroa Rd are key state highways at risk of wind impacts and potentially requiring closures. They are also anticipating further flooding-related road closures where river levels rise close to road level, so perhaps another reason to avoid or reschedule travel tomorrow wherever practicable.

Find regional traffic information to help you plan your journey. See current travel times, traffic updates, information on incidents and roadworks, and traffic cameras in your region.

21/10/2025

SH1 is currently closed between Kaikoura and Blenheim upon Police request due to multiple emergency responses along this section. These include vehicle crashes, fires, fallen trees, powerlines down and continuing strong winds.

SH7 was closed earlier today due to the Boyle River scouring away half the highway just north of Engineers Camp and flooding (photos below).

Several highways are also closed on the West Coast due to flooding.

This means that at present there is no HPMV access through the upper south island State Highway network.

General access trucks can use SH73 and an (unsealed) detour route around the SH6/65 Inangahua closure to connect between Canterbury – West Coast – Tasman districts however these are substantial additional travel distances.

There is currently Journey Planner is currently not updating to see the latest go to the NZTA social media pages.

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Real-time traffic info to help you plan your journey across Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough's state highways.

20/10/2025

Next NZI Truckie Rest Zone Stop is at Glasvevin, call in if your passing.

Heavy vehicle drivers, keep an eye out for the NZI Truckie Rest Zone in Glasnevin on Wed 29 Oct.

Pull your rig in, enjoy some complimentary refreshments, get a health check, and have a chat to our NZI Fleet Fit experts about driver fatigue and ways to keep yourself safe and well.

Held with support from the NZ Police Commercial Vehicle Safety Team and Hato Hone St John.

Big shout out to Fern Energy for providing their awesome BBQ!

Fatigue is a major cause of road accidents, and we want to support drivers to stay safe on the roads. So come along to refresh and recover for the next leg of your journey, we would love to see you there!

More details nzi.co.nz/truckie-rest-zone-events

19/10/2025

Great to see our Industry legends at today’s Golden Oldie luncheon.
Thanks to Ian and Patricia Whimp for putting on another successful lunch.
This group is made up of Industry people who have done the hard yards and now enjoying life.

13/10/2025

Caution urged on Waikato roads, rain set to get heavier today.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging people to drive with care and caution if travelling on Waikato roads today due to heavy rain.
We have already seen multiple flooding sites and slips close State Highway 31 (SH31) between Ngutuni Road and Okupata Road. A detour is in place but will not be suitable for heavy vehicles.
Please follow the detour and allow extra travel time for your journey.

There are also multiple flooding sites on SH30 between Te Kuiti to Benneydale with a closure currently in place between Kopaki Road and Benneydale village.

A detour is available via Mangaokewa Road. This is a narrow and windy road, which is not suitable for heavy vehicles.

13/10/2025

SH3 Awakino is CLOSED between Mokau and Piopio due to several slips blocking the road after heavy rainfall overnight.

Road users are advised to avoid travelling this area until further notice.
Crews are working along SH3 between Tongapōrutu and Piopio clearing slips and repairing damage caused by the wet weather.
More rain is forecast for today across parts of the region. Slips and other hazards can occur with no notice, so please drive to the conditions.

09/09/2025

Heavy vehicle drivers, keep an eye out for the NZI Truckie Rest Zone at Taupō on Wednesday 17th September. Pull your rig in, enjoy some complimentary refreshments, get a health check, and have a chat to our NZI Fleet Fit experts about driver fatigue and ways to keep yourself safe and well.

Held in partnership with Taupō District Council Road Safety, ACC and WSP. Proudly supported by Hato Hone St John and Volcanic Coffee. Big shout out to Mitre10 for providing their awesome BBQ!

Fatigue is a major cause of road accidents, and we want to support drivers to stay safe on the roads. So come along to refresh and recover for the next leg of your journey, we would love to see you there!

27/08/2025

At our AGM on Friday, we announced some important changes to the NRC Board.

After many years of dedicated service, we’re saying a huge thank you to Calven Bonney and Don Wilson, who are stepping down from the NRC Board. Their wisdom and leadership have been a cornerstone of NRC’s governance, helping guide the organisation through growth and change while always representing members’ interests.

At the same time, we’re excited to welcome Kieran Carr, Nikki Ellis, and Kyle Wilson. They bring fresh passion, vision, and expertise – the perfect balance of continuity and renewal to keep NRC at the forefront of advocating for our members and the wider transport sector.

The NRC Board for 2025 is: Ian Newey (Chair), Glen Mackay (Vice Chair), John Baillie, Corey Burnett, Pamela Bonney, Adam Norman, Nikki Ellis, Kieran Carr, and Kyle Wilson.

👉 Read the full announcement here: https://natroad.co.nz/nrc-welcomes-new-board-members-as-long-serving-leaders-step-down/?cb=1756330487431

26/08/2025

Driving south of Whangarei today?
Drop into the NZI roadside stop, grab a coffee, some goodies and a quick health check by St John.
One of our team is there to ask any questions you may have or to have a friendly catch up.
Thanks to NZI for organising these events, CVST, Northland Road Safety and our team member for braving the weather and providing the support.

18/08/2025

The current system’s inability to protect Johnathon is, in itself, proof that it is failing.

At some point, recidivist offenders must face meaningful consequences – including vehicle impoundment – to safeguard both the industry and the public.

We need a sliding scale of penalties, with every lever available to authorities on the table: fines, impounding, and legal action. Anything less leaves lives at risk.

Read more in this in-depth article by RNZ:

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/570351/transport-agency-disputes-systemic-failure-led-to-johnathon-walters-death

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

It says it was an individual's actions that caused the death.