Business & People
Appointments, results, deals and the people leading the industry.
EROAD posts $2.9m first half loss, next growth phase ahead
EROAD has posted a net loss of $2.9 million for its first half 2022 financial year result and says it’s entering a “transitional period” for the…
CentrePort boss resigning after a decade’s service
CentrePort chief executive Derek Nind is stepping down from his role after more than a decade of service with the company. Nind will depart on March…
Bridgestone celebrates trans-Tasman gold award
Bridgestone has been judged the top tyre retailer in Australia and New Zealand taking the gold award for both countries in the annual Reader’s Digest Quality Service…
Renault and Mercedes-Benz share light commercial award
The new Renault Kangoo and Mercedes-Benz Citan have been named joint winners in the International Van of the Year award (IVOTY) 2022 as voted by a…
EROAD gets green light for Coretex acquisition
EROAD has been given clearance from the Commerce Commission for the acquisition of Coretex. It comes four months after the $188 million deal was first announced…
Record log exports boost Napier Port results
Napier Port has grown revenue 9% to $109.5 million for its full-year result, driven by record log exports of just over three million tonnes. Its net…
Ateco dealers join rewards programme
Ateco Group NZ has joined Smart Loyalty’s GetGenuine GetRewards programme to encourage the motor trade to buy genuine OEM parts. The 18 members of the Ateco…
MITO boss Janet Lane to step down
Janet Lane MITO chief executive Janet Lane is set to depart as the automotive industry training organisation transitions as part of the Government’s new training reforms. After…
New appointment for CablePrice
Nick Allan CablePrice has appointed Nick Allan to the role of aftersales general manager. Allan will be based at the company’s head office in Gracefield, Petone…
Mainfreight appoints new NZ lead
Carl George Mainfreight has appointed Carl George to the role of New Zealand country manager. He is replacing Craig Evans who has resigned and will leave…