Business & People
Appointments, results, deals and the people leading the industry.
Rising fuel costs ‘a risk’ to falling inflation figures
Road freight body Transporting New Zealand is welcoming news of a drop in annual inflation but warns that increasing fuel costs remain a risk for businesses…
Transporting NZ expecting change through election result
Road freight body Transporting New Zealand says it’s “cautiously optimistic” the election result will lead to increased spending on essential roading projects. Although the collation details…
WorkSafe NZ appoints new boss
WorkSafe NZ has announced the appointment of Steve Haszard as its new chief executive.
Port Nelson delivers $4m dividend to community
Port Nelson is reporting a net profit after tax of $9.3 million for its 2023 financial year result, down $2.7m from the year prior. The port…
Dom Kalasih: Celebrating success at the Hall of Fame:
Last week, I was delighted to attend the Hall of Fame in Invercargill, the annual celebration of achievements by individuals in the road transport industry.
New Auckland Transport acting chair appointed
The Auckland Council has appointed Mark Darrow as acting chair of Auckland Transport from November 1, 2023.
KiwiRail annual freight revenue tops $500m
KiwiRail has released its annual result showing an improved operating surplus in its above rail operations of $156.5 million for the year to June, up 17%…
TR Group opens new branch in Sydney
TR Group has opened its sixth branch in Australia with the addition of a new site in Sydney.
WorkSafe to cut jobs, CEO resigns
WorkSafe NZ is set to slash more than 100 jobs as part of a major restructure which also sees the resignation of chief executive Phil Parkes. …
Fonterra posts $1.6b annual profit
Fonterra is reporting a profit after tax of $1.6 billion for its full-year result, up 170% on the previous year. It included earnings of 95 cents…