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Latest News & Insights: Advancing New Zealand's Transport Future

Welcome to the NTRO blog, your source for the latest updates, insights, and research in the world of transport infrastructure and technology. Here, we share news about our innovative projects, industry trends, and breakthroughs that are shaping the future of transportation in New Zealand. Stay informed with expert commentary, case studies, and behind-the-scenes looks at how NTRO is driving advancements to create safer, more sustainable, and efficient transport systems.

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Accelerated Loading Facility in motion
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August 28, 2025

Launching World-Leading Accelerated Loading Facility in Western Australia

NTRO launches cutting-edge Accelerated Loading Facility in WA, advancing infrastructure research for roads, ports, and airports.
Pacific Island 2025 Conference collage
News
August 25, 2025

Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025: NTRO's Commitment to Regional Resilience

NTRO attended Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025 in Brisbane, presenting climate resilience solutions to 650+ delegates from Pacific nations.
Irap accreditation Damian
News
August 22, 2025

Expanding Road Safety Expertise with Third Accreditation

NTRO boosts it's expertise in road safety with one of our experts achieving iRAP accreditation.
Portaboom image
News
August 8, 2025

PORTABOOM® Achieves 2028 NTRO Certification — A National Safety Innovation Success

PORTABOOM® revolutionises Australian traffic management with remote-controlled safety barriers. Now NTRO TIPES certified through 2028.

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NTRO and IRANZ logos
News
July 22, 2024

NTRO NZ Joins Independent Research Association of New Zealand

NTRO NZ joins IRANZ, enhancing collaboration and influence in NZ's research sector. Membership reinforces commitment to independent transport research.
Skyline of Wellington, New Zealand
News
July 25, 2023

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and NTRO announce new partnership

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and NTRO have announced a partnership focusing on continuing to improve how the New Zealand state highway network is managed

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May 20, 2021
CSI: The importance of crash scene investigations
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May 17, 2021
Young people reluctant to use driverless vehicles, says survey
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Dr Clarissa Han, NTRO National Leader for Sustainability and Resilience
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May 11, 2021
ARRB joins IRF Board of Directors
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April 28, 2021
New Connected and Autonomous Mobility Manifesto launched
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April 22, 2021
ARRB shares expertise at IABMAS 2020
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April 11, 2021
ARRB features in Nine News report on regional road safety
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April 7, 2021
The Kelpie - an autonomous vehicle for defence and agriculture
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March 1, 2021
ARRB puts the spotlight on truck rollovers
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February 10, 2021
Evolving Pavements
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February 8, 2021
Minimum physical infrastructure standard for operation of automated driving
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January 18, 2021
Future Transport and Mobility Environment
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December 7, 2020
COVID-19 and fatal crashes in regional Victoria
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November 26, 2020
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November 26, 2020
Former ARRB intern wins John Monash Scholarship
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Insight
November 20, 2020
Tram signal priority using connected technologies
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November 11, 2020
Report reveals facts about COVID-19 lockdown road crashes
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Intelligent Transport Systems
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Insight
October 22, 2020
Integration of Blockchain and Internet of Things for transport data digitisation
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Autonomous Vehicles
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Graphical representation of a futuristic transport landscape
Insight
October 15, 2020
Transport and mobility in the future
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October 2, 2020
NACOE agreement extended until 2026
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NTRO's iPAVE measuring roads at Uluru
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September 28, 2020
ARRB's Amazing iPAVe
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September 16, 2020
LTPP study drives new Austroads report
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September 16, 2020
Why does ARRB have so many vehicles?
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Austrack wheel-tracking device for transport material evaluation
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August 26, 2020
ARRB's Austrack ready to test recycled materials
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Crumb rubber binders used in road construction
News
August 24, 2020
Development of a National Specification for crumb rubber binders in asphalt and seals
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Accelerated Loading Facility
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Asset Performance
Australian Road Research Board
NTRO's Accelerated Loading Facility (ALF) for accelerated pavement testing
News
August 12, 2020
ALF completes major multi-year study
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