Matt Greenop
Half-smart motorway running in Wellington
Wellington commuters heading north on the city’s urban motorway should feel a little bit clever - they’re travelling on New Zealand’s first smart motorway. Only one…
Brexit betting drives kiwi up
The dollar rose yesterday on the strength of polls showing Britain is likely to stay in the EU. That helped restore risk appetite and underpinned equity…
Manfield event ‘a muck truck Mecca’
Consumer demand for SUVs has driven demand for events like an off-road show at Manfield Park next month. The event is organised by Central Districts Four…
Air quality data ‘welcomed’
The addition of real-time air quality data from the LAWA (Land Air Water Aotearoa) website has been welcomed by environment minister Nick Smith. “Air quality in…
Car parts skirt asbestos ban: Smith
Automotive parts are on a very short list exempt from a new ban on importing products containing asbestos, says the environment minister. Raw asbestos imports are…
Economy growing faster than expected
The New Zealand economy is growing quicker than picked in the first quarter - pushing the dollar up after the data was released. Big-money investment around…
British brand signs on as Lions top sponsor
The British and Irish Lions tour here next year has scored an additional boost with the re-signing of key sponsor Land Rover. It’ll be the sixth…
VINZ finalist in business awards
VINZ has been selected as one of four finalists in the AUT Excellence in Business Support Awards’ $5m-$10m turnover category. VINZ (Vehicle Inspections New Zealand) performance…
Waikato welcomes maritime vacuum cleaner
Maritime fuel and oil spills will be far easier to manage with a new purpose-built device secured by Waikato Regional Council. The disc-skimmer is owned by…
Maritime NZ lobbies for IMO rule flexibility
New Zealand exporters will be the big beneficiaries after Maritime New Zealand went into bat for them at the International Maritime Organisation. Maritime NZ successfully lobbied…