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Spark drives SkyBus into Auckland
SkyBus director Michael Sewards says Spark Digital's technology and innovation are some of the key reasons behind his company's decision to invest in New Zealand. The…
Tractor sales unfazed by dim dairy payout
New Zealand tractor sales are relatively buoyant despite the current dairy payout, says NZ Tractor and Machinery Association president Mark Hamilton-Manns. The second quarter results of…
Greens propose diesel bus replacement
If the Green Party’s Wellington council candidates are re-elected, the party aims to overhaul the city’s transport plan. Wellington regional councillor Sue Kedgley says replacing polluting…
Job growth in New Zealand’s regions
June 2016 saw a 7% increase in jobs advertised on Seek compared to 12 months ago, according to data released by the company. And it appears…
Kiwirail’s disguised charges stun
Federated Farmers is disappointed with Kiwirail for the manner in which it has set about implementing a new charging regime for stock access. The new charges…
‘Kirsty Kerb’ makes Hamilton more accessible
Hamilton City Council has been awarded the ‘Golden Foot Award’ for a kerb design at bus stops which makes public transport easier to access for people…
Forklift skills provide job prospects to offenders
Training offenders to drive forklifts has resulted in people serving Department of Corrections' Central Region community work increasing their job prospects. Participants numbering 23 have graduated…
Central Otago highway maintenance contract in prospect
The NZ Transport Agency is currently negotiating a new Central Otago highway network maintenance contract via a partnership spearheaded by Fulton Hogan. Fulton Hogan is the…
RTF aggrieved at ‘holes’ in driver licensing system
KPMG’s recent independent review of New Zealand’s driver licensing system has pointed to weakness and fraud. Road Transport Forum chief executive Ken Shirley has responded by…
Government addresses driver licence fraud
The NZ Transport Agency is implementing a number of changes to New Zealand’s driver licensing system to address the findings of an independent review carried out…