Business & People
Appointments, results, deals and the people leading the industry.
Video: TransDiesel rebrands with a nod to past and future
New Zealand heavy equipment supplier TransDiesel is announcing a rebrand and name change as it moves into a new era.
NRC strengthens board with new secondments
The National Road Carriers (NRC) has appointed two new board members to provide temporary specialist strategic support until the annual general meeting (AGM) and board elections on June 17.
Booth’s expansion continues with new leadership appointments
Booth’s Group is driving national expansion with three new appointments to its leadership team. The company, comprising of Booth’s Transport, Tomoana Warehousing and the Produce Connection…
NZ hits near-record inflation, transport costs spike
A rising cost in fuel and transport has contributed to the largest annual inflation rise in more than 30 years. The consumer price index increased 6.9%…
NZ Bus-Kinetic merger raises industry alarm bells
The New Zealand Bus and Coach Association is voicing concerns about the proposed merger between NZ Bus and Kinetic (Go Bus) saying it could lead to…
Loss of coastal tankers ‘a severe blow’, says union
MT Kokako The removal of two New Zealand coastal tankers by petrol companies is “disappointing” and has damaged New Zealand’s maritime industry, say unions representing ship…
Ritchies appoints new CEO
Michele Kernahan Ritchies Transport has appointed Michele Kernahan as its new chief executive. Kernahan brings more than two decades of senior management experience in the manufacturing…
EROAD CEO Steven Newman resigns
EROAD founder Steven Newman has stepped down as chief executive and from the board. He has dedicated 17 years to growing EROAD from a small New…
Fonterra posts $364m half year profit
Fonterra has delivered a half year profit after tax of $364 million, down 7% year-on-year. The co-operative says the higher milk price put pressure on margins…
Scania NZ expands into Hastings
Scania NZ managing director Rafael Alvarenga. Scania New Zealand has opened a new and improved service dealer network in Hastings. The new location opened in January…