Europcar is adding more electric vehicle chargers to its network to enable the company to accelerate its EV offerings.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has committed to March 2024 for the completion and reopening of SH25A in Coromandel.
A revamp of Wellington’s “Golden Mile” aims to make the city’s CBD easier to get around and attract more people back to town.
KiwiRail plans to sell its Valentine ferry to free up funding and crew for further passenger and freight ferries.
Auckland Transport will introduce new payment options including PayWave, Google Pay and Apple Pay across its network within the next year.
Marlborough District Council is stopping its bus service between Blenheim and Renwick, which included a stop at Marlborough Airport, due to it being financially unviable.
All state highways around Tairāwhiti, Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay have been reopened with the successful completion of the Hikuwai bailey bridge.
A new bridge on a Taranaki stretch of the Forgotten World Highway could help boost tourism and economic activity in the area by up to $45m, says the government.
Construction on the new bridge reconnecting State Highway 25A with the Coromandel peninsula is set to start in the next fortnight.
NZTA’s public transport manager, Delaney Myers, will lead the association from July.
Around 85% of Kiwis went on three road trips on average in 2022, according to research from Budget New Zealand.
A crucial transport link between Wairoa and Napier is now open, three months after it was damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle.
The government has earmarked immediate funding of an estimated $30m-$40m for the construction of a new bridge along the Coromandel’s SH25A.
State Highway 2 between Wairoa and Napier is on track for reopening this weekend.
Wellington’s Metlink public transport will offer free travel on its bus and train network for football fans travelling to FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 games.
The last 800m of the Ōmokoroa to Tauranga cycleway is now under construction.
The government’s changes to the Clean Car programme could have a negative impact on the country’s rental fleet, according to one industry association.
Transporting New Zealand is calling for the government to extend the transport support package until inflation has dropped below 6%.
GO Rentals is offering its staff health checks to help support their mental wellbeing.
The new rules boost the residence pathway for skippers, deckhands and bus drivers coming to work under the AEWV.
Booking.com says rising living costs and climate anxiety are driving demand for more budget and planet-friendly options.
Construction on another Auckland harbour crossing could be on the cards as early as 2029 although a final decision on what it will look like has not been made, says the government.
The interim CEO says the recovery is patchy although some operators are doing better than expected.
GoBay will resume hourly bus services between Napier and Hastings six days per week from next Monday.
The country’s electric vehicle charging network is set for a boost under the government’s first EV charging strategy.
A report on New Zealand’s transport funding trends has found that the share of investment in road maintenance has reached its lowest in 10 years, according to Local Government New Zealand.
Unless action to reduce emissions is taken by 2030, the world will suffer more extreme weather events and economic damage with tourism one of the sectors already exposed.
SIXT New Zealand has struck a partnership with Olympic snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and World Cup alpine ski racer Piera Hudson in a winter campaign launching next month.
Construction has started on an $82m project that will see significant safety improvements made to State Highway 3 from Waitara to Bell Block in Taranaki.
State Highway 5 between Taupō and Napier will reopen to all traffic on Monday after weeks of repairs after the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle in February.
More than 14,000 ticket holders over two days are expected at the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix at Lyttelton near Christchurch this weekend.
GO Rentals is expanding its electric vehicle rental options with the BYD ATTO 3 joining the fleet.
Six flood and cyclone-hit areas will get a boost with new Bailey bridges that will reconnect isolated communities.
The Cook Strait operators are accused of flouting compensation rules but they may not have to meet the same standard as airlines.
Travellers between Auckland and Northland are advised to check the status of roads before heading out as key highways remain closed.
InterCity has resumed its Auckland to Gisborne services and introduced $15 fares to help reconnect Tairāwhiti.
The full extension of the cost of living transport support package is now in place.
Roads to popular Auckland tourist spots in Piha, Muriwai and Karekare remain off limits due to damage from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Interislander is putting on additional sailings of Aratere and Valentine to help meet increased demand for ferries across the Cook Strait.
The government has extended its fuel, transport and road user subsidies.
Aucklanders should continue to take extra care when they are out and about, Auckland Transport is advising.
Marlborough District Council will hold a series of meetings with businesses, ratepayers and residents to help inform and shape future transport solutions in the region.
Auckland Transport has unveiled the country’s first fully electric bus depot in Panmure.
Abel Tasman operators have teamed up to create a bus service linking Abel Tasman with Nelson and Motueka.
Marlborough District Council has launched a new study aimed at supporting the case for funding safe, resilient and affordable long-term access solutions for residents, homeowners and businesses in the storm-affected areas of the Sounds.
Jucy Group’s $50m acquisition of the Star RV premium motorhome brand could double the operator’s annual revenue in the near term, says the company’s chief executive.
More public transport infrastructure is on the table around Wellington Airport, which could see increased services and more bus network efficiencies in the region.
Europcar NZ has added the Tesla Model Y to its vehicle fleet, bolstering the company’s electric vehicle offerings.
The Restaurant Association, HCA, and Bus and Coach say their sectors need an estimated 33k workers to meet demand this summer.
Labour’s inaction has left the tourism and hospitality sectors facing a critical shortage of workers and risks leaving struggling business poorer, McClay says.
