Dom Kalasih
Dom Kalasih: Appreciating the people doing the hard yards
Along with three of my intrepid Wellington office colleagues and a team from UDC I had the pleasure of standing at the summit carpark on SH2 Remutaka Hill Road this week giving out bacon butties, drinks and lollies to truck drivers to show our appreciation for the great work they do. A big shoutout to UDC for their initiative and delivery of this event, and we’re already looking forward to the next one.
Dom Kalasih: A bouquet and a very bad playground plan
I‘m pleased to start off with a bouquet to Road Science and its technical manager Darcy Rogers. Last week NBR ran a story, 'Crumbling roads: the bitumen problem…
Dom Kalasih: A transport programme that will get NZ moving
It’s always nice when the government surprises you and does just what you think is needed. This week’s 2024-2027 National Land Transport Programme has prioritised major…
Dom Kalasih: Olympics gold and a win for our industry
Dom Kalasih Hasn’t the Olympics been exciting! Well done to all our medal winners in rugby sevens, men’s triathlon, and rowing! And there’s more action to…
Dom Kalasih: Engaging on key issues affecting our industry
It’s been a big week for getting out into the community to get things done – and getting the community into our offices to get stuff done.
Dom Kalasih: Our view on the Cook Strait ferries
KiwiRail’s Interislander ferry Kaiarahi was back in service on time after its planned maintenance outage, and this week the Aratere was cleared by Maritime NZ to return to service.
Dom Kalasih: More action on government reforms and risk
First up, a shout out to NZTA with its announcement this week that the Brynderwyn Hills road is set to reopen in just over a week's time…
Dom Kalasih: Heavy trucks are not to blame for more potholes
The recent announcement by Transport Minister Simeon Brown that $4 billion will be spent preventing potholes around the country is good news, both for the road…
Dom Kalasih: Robbing Peter to pay Paul
Dom Kalasih Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s announcement that, in essence, Auckland’s port land, assets, and operations will be retained under council ownership and the Port of…
Dom Kalasih: Times have taken a tougher turn
Dom Kalasih Before I get to discussing the economic downturn, this week has seen some positive historic events for our organisation. On Wednesday, following a lot…