Business & People
Appointments, results, deals and the people leading the industry.

Major expansion underway for Keith Andrews Hamilton
Daimler commercial vehicles dealership Keith Andrews Hamilton has broken ground on a major workshop extension which will significantly increase the capacity of its flagship Waikato site. The…

Booth’s reveals rebrand
Booth’s Transport has revealed a new logo and branding to be rolled out next year. In a letter to customers, the firm says the rebranding aims…

New board chair for Waka Kotahi
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is set for a new board chair with the appointment of Dr Paul Reynolds.
<strong>Move appoints new CEO </strong>
Transport firm Move Logistics Group has appointed former Mainfreight country manager Craig Evans as its new chief executive.

TR Group enters Western Australia
TR Group is expanding its Australian operations with the acquisition of Perth-based transport business Axle Hire. The purchase, effective from December 1, aligns with TR Group’s…

EROAD lifts revenue for first half FY23
Transportation technology firm EROAD has increased revenue 78% to $85.4 million for its first half FY23 result. It follows a cost-cutting programme including the layoff of…

Ports of Auckland wins Sustainable Business Award
Ports of Auckland and Damen Shipyard’s electric tug project has won the Outstanding Collaboration Award at Sustainable Business Awards. Named Sparky, the world’s first full-sized ship…

Kumho’s new award-winning tyre available in NZ
Blairs Super Tyre Distributors has confirmed the New Zealand arrival of Kumho’s award-winning new all-terrain tyre range, the Road Venture AT52. The much anticipated AT52 arrives in the…

NZ truck show to celebrate industry’s top drivers
New Zealand’s largest truck and trade show is gearing up to celebrate the transport industry with a variety of displays and competitions.

Nick Leggett: Slowing speeds slows the economy
Nick Leggett All Kiwis want to cut the road toll and reduce serious injuries. The ongoing question is how best to do that. It’s fair to…