June 2025 articles

A major step toward lifting safety, well-being, and compliance standards across New Zealand’s road freight industry has been launched with the rollout of TruckSafe New Zealand, an independently audited, industry-led Safety Management Accreditation System.

New Zealand’s transport infrastructure is under increasing strain, from aging assets and climate resilience challenges to surging freight demands and limited public funding. With more than $600 million invested annually in road maintenance alone, the question facing infrastructure leaders is clear: Are we investing wisely enough to build the resilient, efficient networks our economy demands?

In a first for New Zealand’s logistics and pharmaceutical sectors, Douglas Pharmaceuticals has utilised Kardex to install the country’s first AutoStore™ system at its headquarters in Henderson, West Auckland. The leap into robot-powered automation is already redefining warehouse operations.

Public infrastructure is essential to New Zealand’s social and economic well-being, but with tightening fiscal conditions, the question is increasingly whether new infrastructure projects can help pay for themselves. In […]

Making it easier to build critical infrastructure is the Government’s aim in reviewing the Public Works Act 1981 (PWA), with proposed amendments progressing through Cabinet since late 2024.

Proposed changes to the Public Works Act 1981, to be introduced in the Public Works Amendment Bill around the middle of 2025, are aimed at “removing barriers to make it faster and more affordable to build the homes Kiwis need, creating jobs through new projects and providing infrastructure to support better public services”.

From March, The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA) will make it easier for New Zealand workplaces to screen for tramadol and fentanyl, two high-risk opioids that pose significant safety concerns in workplaces worldwide. This is the first time in New Zealand that these tests will be incorporated into enhanced oral fluid and urine screening devices instead of needing independent testing strips or other costly devices.

The Ministry of Transport has launched a new report, the Transport Network Performance Report, providing a comprehensive picture of how Aotearoa New Zealand’s air, road, rail, port and public transport networks are performing at a national level.

IKEA New Zealand has officially opened their external warehouse at The Landing Business Park, Māngere, following a blessing of the building by Te Ākitai Waiohua. The 20,000 square-metre warehouse, designed and built by Auckland Airport, will ensure IKEA products can be stored locally for countrywide distribution via the IKEA Sylvia Park store.

The transport of dangerous goods plays a vital role in our modern economy within New Zealand and the rest of the world, facilitating the movement of essential materials that are crucial for various industries. However, transporting these goods is not without its challenges. The potential risks associated with dangerous goods require strict compliance with regulations and safety protocols to protect people, property, and the environment.

Nearly half of New Zealand motorists do not always stop at level crossing ‘Stop’ signs or prepare to stop at ‘Give Way’ signs, a new study has found.