New average speed safety cameras are coming online across Auckland and northern Waikato in the coming weeks, with further installations planned nationwide later this year. New Camera Locations These cameras measure a vehicle’s average speed between two fixed points, automatically issuing tickets to drivers exceeding the posted speed limit. Four new sets of cameras will … Read more
Fuel Crisis Sparks Work-From-Home Push: Is This the Future of Work? Rising petrol prices, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, are prompting calls for a significant shift in work practices. Unions in New Zealand are urging the government to encourage working from home for public sector employees, mirroring moves already seen in countries … Read more
Auckland Fuel Panic: How Iran’s Actions Are Rippling Through to Kiwi Pumps A sense of unease is spreading at the petrol stations across Auckland, with reports of Gull stations running dry amidst a promotion. This isn’t simply a case of high demand. it’s a direct consequence of escalating tensions in the Middle East and a … Read more
A “tar-like substance” has been reported across highways and roads in New Zealand’s North Island, with officials currently working to identify the source of the material. Bitumen Spills Reported Across North Island Lumps of bitumen, commonly used as a binding agent in asphalt and often derived from crude oil, have been found scattered from Southern … Read more
Auckland commuters are facing increasingly leisurely travel times, with peak hour speeds dropping to as low as 8km/h on key routes like Manukau Road and Ponsonby Road. Data from Auckland Transport (AT) revealed that during peak times – 8am-9am and 5pm-6pm – some drivers are traveling at speeds comparable to jogging. Congestion Hotspots The data, … Read more
The Associate Agriculture Minister has confirmed that the government will not reinstate the live animal export trade during this parliamentary term. Andrew Hoggard told 1News that despite campaigning on overturning the ban, he has been unable to reach a consensus within Cabinet. Background Both National and ACT campaigned on reversing the 2023 ban on livestock … Read more
New Zealand’s Licence Plate Censorship: A Growing Trend? New Zealand drivers are discovering the limits of personalisation when it comes to their vehicle’s licence plates. Recent data released under the Official Information Act reveals that the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) rejected 39 plate combinations last year alone, deemed offensive, inappropriate, or simply unreadable. This raises … Read more
Middle East Conflict Fuels NZ Fuel Price Worries: What’s Coming Down the Line? Recent Zealanders are bracing for higher prices at the pump, and beyond, as the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global supply chains. Recent days have seen diesel prices spike by 44 cents a litre, and economists warn petrol could … Read more
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is considering reversing a decision to raise speed limits on State Highway 1 and State Highway 57 south of Levin, which were increased last year after a review directed by the previous government. Speed Limit Changes and Community Concerns Last year, speed limits on the two highways were raised … Read more
Auckland resident Aries Chen, 41, finally received confirmation that her insurance claim would be paid after two months of uncertainty following a crash on January 2. Both her family’s Mazda CX-5 and Nissan Tiida, parked on a Bayswater street, were struck by another vehicle shortly after 6am. The Response The delay stemmed from the at-fault … Read more