NZ Heavy Haulage Association

11/10/2026

The latest episode of Moving Houses featured King House Removals extracting a house from the Christchurch suburb of Fendalton and moving it 18km to the beachside in Sumner.

The job included cutting the bungalow in two and re-joining the house after the transport for a great finish.

Catchup on the episode on TVNZ+.

07/10/2026

Associate Minister of Transport James Meager told delegates at the Heavy Haulage Association’s recent annual conference that permit changes don’t generate big headlines but are the kind of practical improvements the industry has been asking for, reports Hugh de Lacy in the NZ Contractor magazine.

The article also covers the issues of getting changes to the VDAM Rule, connecting with roading contractors that impact on oversize routes, and the new Association Board elected for the 2026-2027 year.

Read more here: https://contractormag.co.nz/contractor/reform-road-cones-and-the-road-ahead/

04/10/2026

An infill house project, moving a character house onto a site in Westmere in Auckland by Auckland House Lifting Limited featured on the 4th episode of the Moving Houses season.

The move included placing the house onto a steep site in Auckland and showed great skill by the company.

Read the review of the episode here: https://www.stuff.co.nz/home-property/361041130/young-couple-tackle-steep-site-one-shot-getting-first-home-300k

Catchup on TVNZ +

Review: Sweat equity is a thing, and it can certainly help young people get on the property ladder, especially when the “sweat” is for your parents.

27/09/2026

This weeks episode of Moving Houses on TVNZ saw Auckland House Lifting Limited moving a house in two pieces from Auckland to Tauranga. The move included transport through Auckland City and planning around a closure of SH29 over the Kaimai range.

Catchup on TVNZ+ with picture courtesy of TVNZ

23/09/2026

Load Pilot vehicles accompany oversize loads, warning other road users of the presence of the oversize loads through signage and lighting. Depending on the size of the load and the road, they may provide instructions to other road users to ensure their safety.

This video provides information to road users about the role of load pilots, and the need for you to prepare to stop for overdimension and overweight loads - look to the pilot driver for guidance.

Watch here:

Be aware of the transport of oversize loads on NZ's roads, and the ...

20/09/2026

Episode 2 of Moving Houses on TVNZ featured Britton Housemovers Ltd moving a house in two pieces from central Wellington 450 km to Tokoroa. Photo courtesy of TVNZ.

Read more here: https://www.stuff.co.nz/home-property/361034570/budget-build-young-single-dad-gets-free-villa-relocate-there-has-be-value

18/09/2026

The Association is saddened to hear of the passing of John Britton, founder of long-time member, Britton Housemovers Ltd. The loss of an iconic housemover, RIP.

It is with sadness and respect that we announce Britton Housemovers company founder,
John Britton passed away yesterday at age 85.
Please respect John's wishes for privacy and his wishes not to have a funeral.
RIP A stalwart of Britton Housemovers 🕊️

16/09/2026

Bridge Beams on the move by BR Satherley Transport to the Mt Messenger project in Taranaki

15/09/2026

The Legend Gets a New Look

Mack Truck’s two demanding haulage heroes, the Super-Liner and Trident have recently benefited from a retro-themed tough new facelift – a nod to the popular look from the past.
Mack Trucks New Zealand

Mack Trucks FaceliftSuper-Liner and Trident Models receive a Face...

13/09/2026

Fantastic to have the support of Mack Trucks New Zealand and Mack his royal dog-ness for our conference in Christchurch 😁.