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Hino fills skills gap through truck licence competition
Hino Distributors (NZ) drew the final two winners of its truck licence competition on June 20 and July 4. The truck driving sector has been short…
City Rail Link’s rising costs vehemently opposed
Over the weekend The Herald pointed out that the cost of the City Rail Link (CRL) has blown out by $500 million to $3 billion following…
Work on Lyttelton Tunnel spans this week
Lyttelton Tunnel’s overnight work, which restricts the tunnel to one-way operation from 9pm to 6am or overnight, will continue for the duration of July 11 to…
Council faces big transport decisions
After this year’s local government elections, the new Auckland mayor and elected representatives will face some major decisions on transport among other issues like the port’s…
Retail spending up, fuelled by fuel
Spending on credit and debit cards in New Zealand rose in June, led by increased spending on fuel and durable goods. Retail spending increased 1.2% compared…
50MAX maps now mobile friendly
Maps for 50MAX freight operators now come in a mobile-friendly version accompanied by a number of advanced features, including location, as well as scope for future…
Health and safety hammers holiday work experience
Truck driving dads and the like believe they cannot take their kids along in their cabs anymore because of health and safety rules, says New Zealand…
VDAM rule change spells double digit capacity increase
Proposed changes to the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass (VDAM) Rule 2002, if legislated, will see heavy vehicles able to carry more freight, says associate transport minister…
GWRC plans slammed
A former senior Wellington transport planner has slammed the decision to drop the city’s trolley buses - and the process used to make it. Michael Flinn…
Logistics supplier reaches settlement with Postie Plus
The liquidator of Postie Plus' former owner reached a $550,000 settlement with the failed retailer's former logistics supplier, leaving creditor Bank of New Zealand facing a…