Business & People
Appointments, results, deals and the people leading the industry.
Road closures impact Freightways earnings
NZX-listed Freightways has updated the market with one-off earnings costs which includes the impact of flood-damaged roads following Cyclone Gabrielle. To date the impact of recent…
Nick Leggett: Transporting NZ members survey results
Nick Leggett The results of Transporting New Zealand’s annual member survey are in, giving us a valuable snapshot of our members’ priorities, what is working well…
Mondiale VGL appoints Justine Smyth as chair
Newly formed Asia Pacific freight giant Mondiale VGL has appointed Justine Smyth as independent director and chair as the company looks to its next phase of growth in the global freight forwarding sector.
Scania appoints new service dealer for Hamilton
Scania New Zealand has announced Pro Mechanical Ltd as its new authorised service dealer for Hamilton. The workshop is brand-new and was purpose-built for heavy diesel…
GDP shrinks in December quarter
Gross domestic product (GDP) fell 0.6% in the December 2022 quarter with nine out of 16 industries including transport and retail trade experiencing a decrease in…
TRT appoints new capital whole goods GM
TRT has appointed Glen Harnett to the role of capital whole goods general manager following an internal promotion in his 13th year with the company.
Tourism recovery lifts THL’s half-year result
Tourism Holdings Limited (THL) has reported a half-year net profit after tax of $25.2 million, an increase on the prior corresponding period’s $4.4m net loss. The…
MIA appoints new chief executive
Experienced industry and government executive Aimee Wiley is the new chief executive officer of the Motor Industry Association. Aimee Wiley She replaces David Crawford, who steps down…
AT appoints new boss
Auckland Transport has announced the appointment of Dean Kimpton as its new chief executive.
Ports of Auckland lifts half year profit, on track for $30m dividend
Ports of Auckland has reported net profit after tax of $20.8 million for its first half result, up 40% on the previous period. As a result, it has lifted…