Business & People
Appointments, results, deals and the people leading the industry.
NZ Post chief executive David Walsh to step down
NZ Post chief executive David Walsh will leave the state-owned postal and logistics company during the first half of 2027 after almost a decade in the…
NPDGull appoints Stefan Geertsema as chief financial officer
NPDGull has appointed Stefan Geertsema as chief financial officer as the newly formed fuel retailer expands its network and commercial operations.
Fonterra profit surges, $1b South Island investment announced
Fonterra has reported a $2.6 billion after-tax profit for FY26 and announced an additional $1b investment in its South Island manufacturing network over the next three…
Michael Ahie appointed NZTA deputy chair
Michael Ahie has been appointed deputy chair of the New Zealand Transport Agency board for a one-year term beginning October 1.
Colonial sees early signs of truck market recovery
The Colonial Motor Company is seeing early signs of recovery in New Zealand’s heavy-duty truck market as improving economic activity encourages fleet operators to begin replacing vehicles.
IVECO technician tournament expands across the Tasman
IVECO has expanded its Master Technician Tournament to include New Zealand participants for the first time.
Kinetic appoints Tessa Auelua as New Zealand chief executive
Kinetic has appointed Port of Auckland senior executive Tessa Auelua to lead its New Zealand business from November.
New Auckland transport committee appointed
Auckland’s new Regional Transport Committee has been appointed, marking the next step in reforms aimed at improving coordination between local and central government. The statutory committee…
Forestry’s $5.4b contribution under pressure
Forestry contributes $5.4 billion to New Zealand’s GDP, but rising regulatory costs could affect future investment and replanting decisions, new research shows. The NZ Institute of…
Teletrac Navman names new chief executive
Teletrac Navman has appointed Ricardo Buranello as its next chief executive, effective October 1.