Geoff Dobson
Geoff Dobson is an 'old-school journo' thriving in a world of new technology. With 40-years of journalism experience already behind him, Geoff joined Auto Media Group three years ago to lead its EVtalk titles. A keen cyclist, he puts his Auckland commute to good use testing ebikes and scooters along the North Western cycleway.
Stoush over NZ Post’s new electric vehicles
New four-wheel postal delivery buggies are putting posties and the public at risk, unions representing postal workers claim. New Zealand Post sent a lawyer's letter to…
Tractors caused nine farm deaths last year in Australia
Tractors accounted for more deaths in Australia than farm bikes in 2016. There were nine tractor related on-farm deaths last year, figures from the University of…
Construction vacancies
Almost 80% of businesses in the construction industry reported vacancies in 2016. Nearly 58% of these had hard-to-fill vacancies, Stats NZ says. This means that of…
New staff being taken on to support infrastructure projects
The Government is showing commitment to $100.9 billion worth of infrastructure projects planned over the next decade, global engineering and advisory firm Aurecon says. "While the…
Fonterra has strong outlook
Paying an interim dividend of 20 cents per share, while maintaining the forecast Milk Price at $6 per kg/MS, will raise farmers’ confidence, Fonterra Shareholders’ Council…
Road industry skills shortage tackled
An apprenticeship programme in the Waikato District is helping address the skills shortage in New Zealand’s roading industry following the graduation of its first intake. A…
Rail safety campaign wins top awards
A“Conscious Crossing” rail safety campaign has won the supreme award at the Axis Awards. The KiwiRail and TrackSAFE NZ’s social media campaign also took home eight…
Women leaders sought for construction industry
More women are joining New Zealand’s booming construction industry, doubling to 17% over the past 15 years. But this increase hasn’t resulted in more women in…
Commercial biofuel sources possible
Commercially viable biofuel sources within Australia and New Zealand may be a step closer to reality. This follows Alliance partners Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand…
Penlink project before any new housing
No more new housing should start on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula until the $380 million Penlink transport bypass from the peninsula to State Highway 1 near Redvale…