Truck drivers say they are sick and tired of driving on dangerous roads.

Newstalk ZB can reveal Waka Kotahi fixed 54,000 potholes on the state highway network during 2022. 

The National Road Carriers Association says members often complain about shoddy roads with poor maintenance.

Chief Executive Justin Tighe-Umbers says roading repair efforts continue to be hampered.

He says recent weather has meant most of the summer for building roads has been lost.

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