Industry news 23 May Another cost of living increase with road user charges 17 May Drug driving policy needs to focus on saving lives 14 May Removing trucks from Auckland CBD ridiculous, says RTF 13 May Report from Rotorua Transport Careers Expo 13 May Report from Heavy Vehicle & Safety Principles Workshops 10 May Report from Drivers Health Stop 09 May Road safety debate must include drug-driving, says RTF 12 Apr NEW ROAD TRANSPORT PROGRAMME FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS 05 Apr Trucking operators paying the price for NZTA failures 05 Apr Gumboot Friday at NRC 25 Mar Construction of Old Mangere Bridge, Auckland replacement expected mid-year 25 Mar Driver licensing changes just tinkering 14 Mar NZTA Regulatory Compliance Review 04 Mar Safety improvements to the SH16 railway crossing at Kaukapakapa 04 Mar Raised median strip in Moerewa to improve safety on State Highway 1 28 Feb 2019 Operator Rating System review 28 Feb SH1 through Mangamuka Gorge to close for annual maintenance this weekend 14 Feb Summer low river flows and restrictions 13 Feb NRC supports calls to provide Northland with a ‘fit for purpose’ State Highway link with Auckland 25 Jan Fears Mt Messenger bypass appeals could delay construction by 12 months 17 Dec Trucking future could be feminine 10 Dec RTF supports dealing to unfair commercial practices 14 Nov Auckland's supply chain complications 09 Nov ANZ Truckometer - The Wheels on the Truck 29 Oct State Highway improvements welcome - more needed 17 Oct Plan ahead for a safe and stress-free Labour Weekend on the road 11 Oct New CEO of RTFNZ announced 27 Sep Road Transport Awards recognise community spirit and innovation 11 Sep Freight cost rises inevitable 11 Sep ANZ Truckometer - MIXED MESSAGES 29 Aug Regional Fuel Tax Rebates 22 Aug RTF - RUC Rate Change background info 15 Aug Mt Messenger bypass vital for Taranaki 15 Aug Safety improvements in Northland welcomed by NRC 09 Aug ANZ Truckometer - Journeyman 17 Jul NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2018 NZ ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY AWARDS 16 Jul Sustainability – doing things in a more environmentally friendly way 12 Jul ANZ Truckometer - Not exhaust-ed it 20 Jun Stock cartage rates likely to rise 19 Jun Driver shortage being addressed 13 Jun ANZ Truckometer - CLOCKING UP THE MILES 15 May Reporting Unilateral Defered Payment (UDP) 15 May Speed limit changes from July around the Waterview Tunnel 14 May Rail Freight's Limitations 11 May Teenage truckie loving life on the road! 09 May ANZ Truckometer - FLAT TYRES 01 May Calven Bonney gets his MNZM medal 30 Apr SH1 - Picton & Christchurch opening 24/7 Monday today 26 Apr New Auckland road projects welcomed 23 Apr NRC welcomes safety improvements – wants more 17 Apr RTF - Fonterra is right to reduce payment times 16 Apr Second SH1 Desert Road Closure 12 Apr ANZ NZ Truckometer - Mixed messages 11 Apr Is a regional fuel tax the right answer? 04 Apr Fuel taxes have consequences 23 Mar SH 1 Desert Road closure Monday 26 March 19 Mar RTF CIRCULAR - HSWA DUTY OF CARE: EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES 08 Mar WHERE THE RUBBER HITS THE ROAD 05 Mar Winner of our Membership promo 02 Mar SH1 Desert Road to close next week 21 Feb New closure plan for resurfacing SH1 through Mangamuka Gorge 21 Feb RTF - Essential Skills Review Circular 19 Feb Concern for cyclists and motor cyclists 13 Feb MITO - First Line Management Workshops 2018 09 Feb ANZ Truckometer - Ups and Downs 23 Jan Northland roads not fit for purpose 19 Jan Transport Compliance Advisor Wanted 19 Jan Road safety improvements urgently needed in Northland 17 Jan ANZ Truckometer - Strong Quarter but .. 12 Jan Auckland overnight motorway closures 14–20 January 2018 10 Jan Northwestern Motorway to close for demolition of bridges 19 Dec Delays at Ports of Auckland could cause cost increases 13 Dec Best solution critical for Manawatu Gorge alternative 12 Dec ANZ Truckometer - Pedal to the metal! 08 Dec Auckland overnight motorway closures 10–16 December 2017 08 Dec 7 December Special Bulletin - Kaikoura Earthquake Update 06 Dec CONDITIONAL ACCESS FOR HEAVY VEHICLES TO SHI KAIKOURA ROUTE FROM 15 DECEMBER 2017 01 Dec Auckland overnight motorway closures 3-9 December 2017 22 Nov Heavy vehicle safety research launched 17 Nov Auckland overnight motorway closures 19–25 November 2017 16 Nov David Aitken: New Government needs to improve road links as well as rail 15 Nov East – West link needed in some form 14 Nov Outstanding contributors to NZ road transport industry honoured 08 Nov Business Benchmarking Reports for Industry 08 Nov ANZ NZ Truckometer - Back on the up 07 Nov Road and rail freight is complementary 03 Nov Overnight motorway closures 5 – 11 November 2017 27 Oct Overnight motorway closures 29 October – 4 November 2017 20 Oct Overnight motorway closures 22–28 October 2017 20 Oct Resilience and adaptability theme of 2017 RTF Conference 13 Oct Overnight motorway closures 15–21 October 2017 11 Oct ANZ NZ Truckometer - Heavy going 04 Oct Share the Road Workshop Auckland 29 Sep Auckland overnight motorway closures 1–7 October 2017 20 Sep Auckland fuel crisis day 7 - what you need know 15 Sep Auckland overnight motorway closures 17–23 September 2017 08 Sep Auckland overnight motorway closures 10–16 September 2017 08 Sep Truckies delivered to aviod economic disaster 07 Sep New Legal Repository for Carriage of Goods Act Provisions 06 Sep RUC EXEMPTION FOR HEAVY VEHICLES - IN FORCE ON 1/9/17 01 Sep Auckland overnight motorway closures 3 – 9 September 2017 01 Sep 2017 Road Transport Conference 10th - 11th November 25 Aug Auckland overnight motorway closures 27 August – 2 September 2017 25 Aug Overnight closures of Victoria Park flyover for maintenance work 18 Aug Auckland overnight motorway closures 20–26 August 2017 14 Aug ANZ NZ Truckometer - Stormy weather 14 Aug SH1 POKENO SOUTH-BOUND OFF-RAMP CLOSURE DETOUR REQUIRED 11 Aug Auckland overnight motorway closures 13–19 August 2017 11 Aug SH1 Hampton Downs North-bound off-ramp closure Detour required 10 Aug Transport Summit will examine election promises 10 Aug Exciting advertising opportunities in new Student Career Guide 07 Aug Auckland overnight motorway closures 6 – 12 August 2017 01 Aug Economic boost of $1.3 billion if decongest Auckland roads 28 Jul Overnight motorway closures 30 July – 5 August 2017 28 Jul Kaikoura Earthquake Update 28 Jul RTF Memo - Temporary Work Visa more workable 21 Jul Kaikoura Weather Update #2 21 Jul Kaikoura Earthquake Update 21 Jul Thames-Coromandel road users advised to check before they travel 21 Jul Auckland overnight motorway closures 23 – 29 July 20 Jul SH1 Hampton Downs - Detour required 19 Jul MANAWATU GORGE – S.H.3 CLOSURE 14 Jul Auckland overnight motorway closures 16 – 22 July 2017 14 Jul SH7 Dons Fan Bridge urgent repairs 12 Jul ANZ Truckometer 12 Jul Kaikoura Earthquake Update 10 Jul Auckland overnight motorway closures 9 – 15 July 2017 30 Jun Auckland overnight motorway closures 2 July-8 July 2017 23 Jun Overnight motorway closures 25 June – 1 July 2017 22 Jun State Highway 3 to close at Awakino Tunnel on Sunday night 20 Jun Alternate Route facilities - Boyle River Cell phone coverage and Emergency Phone 16 Jun Pekatahi Bridge open but detour remains in place 16 Jun SH2 closure between Napier and Wairoa Sunday morning 16 Jun Auckland overnight motorway closures 18–24 June 2017 15 Jun Pokeno ramp work closure update 14 Jun Road users urged to take care on South Island roads 09 Jun Auckland overnight motorway closures 11 – 17 June 2017 08 Jun ANZ Truckometer - Pulling away in May! 02 Jun Kaikoura Earthquake Update #19 02 Jun Auckland overnight motorway closures 4–10 June 2017 01 Jun Take extra care and plan ahead to stay safe this long weekend 30 May Engine-braking complaints – SH1 Taupiri, Waikato 26 May SH 63, Wye River Bridge re-opens 26 May Overnight motorway closures 27 May – 3 June 2017 26 May Further damage delays re-opening of SH3 through Manawatu Gorge 23 May Night Roadworks SH23, Hamilton 23 May SH63 Wye River bridge crash and repair, access strategy 22 May Kaikoura SH1 update - inland road Wandle River Bailey bridge change 19 May Kaikoura Earthquake Update #17 19 May Auckland overnight motorway closures – 21–27 May 2017 17 May Member Briefing Waipuna Hotel Auckland 17 May New rockfalls push back reopening of SH3 through Manawatu Gorge 16 May Overnight motorway closures 14 – 20 May 2017 11 May SH 1 south of Kaikoura:aiming to reopen in the week of 22 May 10 May Election 2017 Transport Summit 10 May Waikato Expressway May Update 09 May Night works within Hamilton city, starting tonight 08 May Auckland overnight motorway closures 7 – 13 May 2016 03 May Kaikoura workers housing on the move this week 01 May Kaikoura Earthquake Update #14 28 Apr Full detour SH1 Avalon Drive, Waikato 28 Apr Auckland overnight motorway closures 30 April – 6 May 2017 26 Apr Slip expected to keep Manawatu Gorge closed for 3 weeks 21 Apr Auckland overnight motorway closures - 23 – 29 April 2017 21 Apr South Island Alternate Route - Winter Plans – Lewis Pass: Open/Closed 19 Apr SH 1 south of Kaikoura: highway closed for several days 19 Apr RTF Circular - Driver Logbook Retention Period 18 Apr Cambridge Expressway Resurfacing Project 13 Apr Auckland overnight motorway closures 15 – 22 April 2017 13 Apr Northland state highway update 13 Apr Report highlights unfairness of delayed payments 12 Apr Stay safe on the roads during severe weather event 12 Apr NRC attends Kaipara Career Expo 12 Apr State Highway 1 South of Kaikoura: open today 11 Apr NRC takes lead on driver shortage 11 Apr Easter & school holidays makes for busy roads 11 Apr New animation shows how East West Link will ease congestion in Onehunga-Penrose 11 Apr Road covered by huge slip on State Highway 25 expected to be open late Tuesday 07 Apr Severe weather update: Another slip at State Highway 25 in Coromandel 07 Apr Overnight motorway closures 9 – 15 April 2017 07 Apr Kaikoura access restored 06 Apr Kaikoura access 12:45pm Thursday 06 Apr Orams Road Bridge Closure, Auckland 06 Apr Kaikoura access: roads north, south and to west closed 06 Apr SH15 Maungatapere closed later today for vehicle recovery 05 Apr Picton to Christchurch alternate route speed limit consultation underway 05 Apr Update Kaikoura Access - SH1 05 Apr Update SH1 south of Kaikoura 03 Apr Kaikoura Earthquake Update no. 10 31 Mar Auckland overnight motorway closures 2–8 April 2017 30 Mar NZTA - Workers village/ temporary accommodation on way to Kaikoura 28 Mar Fatal crash north of Culverden SH7 28 Mar Resealing SH23 starting 30 March 28 Mar Southern Motorway closure for bridge stitch 28 Mar NCTIR March Newsletter 24 Mar Kaikoura Earthquake Update #9 24 Mar Overnight motorway closures 26 March – 1 April 2017 24 Mar 45/46 TONNE ROUTE MAP UPDATES 22 Mar Roll-over of the 90 day speed limit changes, alternate Picton to Chch hway via Lewis Pass/ Murchison 21 Mar SH1 Mangamuka Gorge closed for resurfacing this week 21 Mar Night Resurfacing SH1, Karapiro 20 Mar Rimutaka Hill Road corner widening project start delayed 16 Mar Changes to exit lanes on SH16 Te Atatu off-ramp 16 Mar Kaikoura SH 1 Peketa to Goose Bay – reopens Thursday 7 am 15 Mar Kiwirail - Main North Line Update 15 March 2017 15 Mar Access to Great North Rd restricted 15 Mar SH1 South of Kaikoura remains closed 15 Mar NZTA – CONSTRUCTION TO START ON SH2 RIMUTAKA HILL CORNER WIDENING 13 Mar UPDATE TO NZTA ADVICE ON INLAND PICTON TO CHRISTCHURCH ROUTE SPEED LIMITS 13 Mar Kaikoura Earthquake Update #7 10 Mar MOBIL CHURCH STREET : 253 CHURCH STREET : ONEHUNGA : AUCKLAND 10 Mar Auckland overnight motorway closures - 12 – 18 March 2017 09 Mar Cambridge Expressway Resurfacing Project 08 Mar 45-46 Tonne Maps 06 Mar Sector Workforce Engagement Programme - February Update 06 Mar Kaikoura Earthquake Update #6 03 Mar Auckland overnight motorway closures 5–11 March 2017 01 Mar Upcoming reseal work 01 Mar Radio NZ - Transport Industry Story 28 Feb KiwiRail Main North Line February Update 27 Feb PLANNED ROAD DETOUR - Hamilton 24 Feb Kaikoura Earthquake Update #5 24 Feb Cambridge Expressway Resurfacing Project 24 Feb Auckland overnight motorway closures 26 February – 4 March 2017 24 Feb Group wants motorway to Whangarei 20 Feb ATTN: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES TRANSPORTERS AND HANDLERS 20 Feb KAIKOURA EARTHQUAKE UPDATE WEEKLY BULLETIN No. 4 17 February 2017 17 Feb Auckland overnight motorway closures 19–25 February 2017 16 Feb 45/46 Map Update from NZTA 15 Feb Northern Corridor Improvements to be considered by Board of Inquiry 15 Feb East West Link transport project to be considered by Board of Inquiry 14 Feb KiwiRail Main North Line Update 13 Feb Kaikoura Earthquake Update 10 Feb Cambridge Expressway Resurfacing Project 10 Feb Overnight motorway closures 12–18 February 2017 08 Feb ANZ Truckometer - Double Dipping 07 Feb Cambridge Expressway Resurfacing Project 03 Feb Kaikoura Earthquake Update 03 Feb Overnight motorway closures 5 – 11 February 2017 03 Feb Road repairs affecting SH1 Kamo Bypass Whangarei 02 Feb The Vehicle Dimensions and Mass (VDAM) Rule 2016 is now in effect 02 Feb Kaikoura earthquake update - Weekly Bulletin 01 Feb February 2017 - VDAM Vehicle Inspection Requirements Manual Update 01 Feb Have your say on SH22 Drury to Paerata safety improvements 31 Jan 45/46 tonne vehicle operation - UPDATE 27 Jan Overnight motorway closures 29 January–04 February 2017 25 Jan Plan ahead and avoid the busy travel times this Auckland Anniversary weekend 23 Jan Kaikoura Earthquake Update 23 Jan Cambridge Expressway Resurfacing Project 23 Jan KIWIRAIL 15.5% EARTHQUAKE LEVY - FURTHER TO MEMORANDUM OF 19 DECEMBER 2016 20 Jan Overnight motorway closures 22 January – 28 January 2017 19 Jan Storm update for South Island roads, and Rimutaka Hill Road, Wellington 13 Jan Overnight Auckland motorway closures 15 – 21 January 2017 13 Jan West Waikato night resurfacing 12 Jan ANZ NZ Truckometer - Approaching a variable speed zone 10 Jan Ohinewai and Huntly Overnight Road Works 09 Jan THEExpoNZ 2017- Mystery Creek
