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Wednesday 04 November 2026

Transport & Distribution

Election 2026: Nats pledge $2.65bn for Auckland, Canterbury roading
7 Oct 2026   /

Election 2026: Nats pledge $2.65bn for Auckland, Canterbury roading

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FSNI’s electric truck six months of saving
29 Sep 2026   /

FSNI’s electric truck six months of saving

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Aberfeldy  to launch coastal freight service
25 Sep 2026   /

Aberfeldy to launch coastal freight service

Aberfeldy Shipping will launch a dedicated domestic coastal freight service in December, deploying two multi-purpose vessels – the MV ICS Silver Lining and MV Himala – to link regional ports with major import and export hubs.


Ferry Holdings confirms more new infrastructure needed than envisaged
23 Sep 2026   /

Ferry Holdings confirms more new infrastructure needed than envisaged

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Government delays fuel tax hike
1 Sep 2026   /

Government delays fuel tax hike

The fuel excise hike planned for next year has been delayed until 2028, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Transport Minister Chris Bishop have announced.


Snow, avalanche risk closes South Island roads
27 Aug 2026   /

Snow, avalanche risk closes South Island roads

Heavy snow and avalanche risk are continuing to disrupt South Island roads.


Pet and pip pump Scales to record H1
26 Aug 2026  

Pet and pip pump Scales to record H1

Diversified agribusiness Scales Corporation reports a record first half performance as its protein investment pays dividends and horticulture puts in a solid performance.


Move back in the black as turnaround takes hold
26 Aug 2026  

Move back in the black as turnaround takes hold

Transport and logistics operator Move has delivered on its turnaround target, returning to profitability for the year ended 30 June 2026 despite a subdued economic backdrop.


Inter-island ferries among vessels targeted by new dry dock – govt
24 Aug 2026   /

Inter-island ferries among vessels targeted by new dry dock – govt

A proposed Northland dry dock capable of servicing New Zealand’s inter-island ferries has had a fast-track application lodged with the Environmental Protection Authority.


Lyttelton Port pushes go on $821m container expansion
18 Aug 2026   /

Lyttelton Port pushes go on $821m container expansion

The South Island’s primary food and beverage export gateway is set for a major operational upgrade after Christchurch City Holdings signed off an $821m expansion of Lyttelton Port.


Main works to start on Cook Strait ferry infrastructure
11 Aug 2026   /

Main works to start on Cook Strait ferry infrastructure

Main construction work on infrastructure for the new Cook Strait ferries is set to begin in Wellington and Picton this month, as the replacement programme moves into its next phase.


Perspectives: How would NZ’s vital freight system handle a big earthquake? Our study sounds a warning
10 Aug 2026  

Perspectives: How would NZ’s vital freight system handle a big earthquake? Our study sounds a warning

Study’s findings suggest many of the biggest transport problems would stem not from the disaster itself, but from policy decisions made years earlier.