Business & People
Appointments, results, deals and the people leading the industry.
NZ to host global investment summit as Govt pushes for growth
New Zealand is set to host a high-profile global investment summit in March, with around 100 investors, business leaders, and construction companies expected to attend.
Transport sector sees 79% surge in liquidations in 2024
The transport industry saw a 79% year-on-year rise in business liquidations in 2024, according to the latest Centrix January Credit Indicator report. The road freight, postal/courier…
Ombudsman intervenes to release KiwiRail board letters
Resignation letters from KiwiRail board members have been disclosed following Ombudsman intervention. It reveals Government ministers announced the resignation of former chairman David McLean two days…
Inflation remains at 2.2%, vehicle costs down
The consumers price index (CPI) was steady at 2.2% year-on-year in the December 2024 quarter with annual vehicle spending down 3.9%, according to Stats NZ. The…
TR Group opens new branch in NSW
R Group has expanded its Australian operations with the opening of a new branch in Albury on the border of New South Wales and Victoria.
Scania appoints new dealer director
Scania NZ has appointed Thomas McDonagh as its new dealer director across key North Island locations.
Hall’s Group appoints new boss
Cold chain logistics firm Hall’s Group has announced the appointment of Gareth McFarlane as its new chief executive, effective March 31.
Brett Gliddon appointed NZTA chief executive
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) board has appointed transport services group general manager Brett Gliddon as chief executive from February 17, 2025. Brett Gliddon…
Lifting productivity key, says Finance Minister
Lifting New Zealand’s productive capacity is key to unlocking the country’s potential, according to Finance Minister Nicola Willis, who released the Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update…
New appointments to EECA board
Energy minister Simeon Brown has announced the appointment of John Carnegie and Vijay Goel as new members of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) board.