Business & People
Appointments, results, deals and the people leading the industry.
Freightways first half revenue up 25%, reports ‘tougher’ environment
Freightways has announced a strong half-year result, posting total revenue of $552.1 million, a 25% increase from the same period last year. Despite headwinds such as…
South Port impacted by slowing economy
South Port has released its half year FY23 results showing short term disruption due to demand constraints in China and a slowing domestic economy. Bulk cargoes through the…
<strong>NZ’s top infrastructure construction awards open for entries</strong>
Tunneling works under the Auckland Central Post Office for City Rail Link, previous winner of the Category 5 Award. Entries are open for the annual Civil…
Atkinson to lead UDC
Don Atkinson Former UDC general manager of dealer business Don Atkinson has been confirmed as the companies new chief executive officer. Atkinson will take on the…
TRT NZ appoints new crane sales manager
Justin Cox TRT New Zealand has announced the appointment of Justin Cox to the position of crane sales manager. Cox started the role on January 12…
Tesla to expand Giga Nevada
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLdIPmE4dCs Tesla confirms a US$3.6 billion (NZ$5.5b) investment at Gigafactory Nevada with expansion including a new 4680 battery cell plant and Semi electric truck manufacturing. Its…
Crawford heads for retirement
David Crawford retires as chief executive of the Motor Industry Association of New Zealand on March 31 this year after a decade in the role –…
Nick Leggett: New PM faces major economic challenges
Nick Leggett Many people felt political change would occur for New Zealand at our General Election in October of this year. However, the year got off…
Ardern to step down as PM, general election date confirmed
Jacinda Ardern has announced she will be stepping down as prime minister no later than February 7 and has confirmed a date for this year’s general…
Keith Andrews appoints new aftersales and network operations GM
Aaron Smith, left, and Brad Phillips. Commercial vehicle dealership Keith Andrews is strengthening its North Island network with the appointment of Brad Phillips as general manager…