Business & People
Appointments, results, deals and the people leading the industry.
Move appoints Graham Stuart to board
Move Logistics Group has appointed experienced director Graham Stuart as an independent director, effective from August 1.
Petrol and diesel prices drive inflation above RBNZ target
Surging petrol and diesel prices pushed annual inflation to 4.1% in the June 2026 quarter, taking it back above the Reserve Bank's 1-3% target range. Figures…
Fuso expands parts and service network in Auckland and Gisborne
Fuso New Zealand has expanded its nationwide authorised parts and service network with the addition of two new dealer locations in Auckland and Gisborne.
Mark Cairns to step down as Freightways chair
Freightways Group chair Mark Cairns has advised the board of his intention to resign as a director and chair. The company says Cairns will remain in…
ComCom reviews proposed T&G Fresh acquisition
The Commerce Commission is assessing a proposed acquisition of Turners & Growers Fresh (T&G Fresh) by J&P Turner (JPT). JPT has applied for clearance to acquire…
THL receives another takeover bid
Tourism Holdings Ltd (THL) has received an additional takeover offer, with a strategic buyer offering between $3.30 and $3.40 a share for the campervan and tourism…
EECA chief executive to step down
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) chief executive Dr Marcos Pelenur will step down later this year after two years in the role.
Mainstream’s Scania fleet keeps growing
National freight firm Mainstream has taken delivery of 12 new Scania trucks as part of a major fleet expansion and replacement programme that will see more…
GDP grows 0.8% in March quarter
New Zealand's economy grew 0.8% in the March 2026 quarter, marking a third consecutive quarter of growth and building on a revised 0.5% increase in the…
Nominations open for MITO Industry Awards
MITO is calling for nominations for its 2026 Industry Awards, which recognise individuals, businesses and organisations contributing to the automotive, commercial road transport, extractives, drilling, gas…