Business & People
Appointments, results, deals and the people leading the industry.
Truckstops Napier wins Volvo service award
Truckstops Napier has won the New Zealand leg of the Volvo International Service Training Award (VISTA) 2019-20. The competition kicked off in New Zealand in October…
Infrastructure NZ calls for ‘no-regrets’ spending
“The economy and jobs are the priority for the May budget, but post budget the Government must accelerate discussions on the long-term vision, principles and larger…
TAMA awards inaugural scholarships
The Tractor and Farm Machinery Association (TAMA) has awarded two inaugural scholarships as part of its moves to attract, retain and reward skilled workers. The scholarships…
THL exits Togo Group investment
Tourism Holdings Limited (THL) is exiting from its technology joint venture Togo Group. The tourism, campervan rental and sales company says this is to focus on…
Southpac wins Paccar award
New Zealand's Southpac Trucks has been named 2019 Service Dealer of the Year at the Paccar Dealer awards. A presentation was held earlier this year in…
Alert level delay ‘disappointing’: RTF
More freight and business activity will continue once New Zealand moves to alert level 3 on April 27 but the delay and lack of clarity is…
TMCA acquires TNZ dealer management system supplier
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia (TMCA) has acquired software development and implementation business, Revolution Software Services, effective from April 1, 2020. The acquisition will enhance Toyota Australia’s…
Scania delivers first 50th anniversary V8
Scania Australia has begun deliveries of its limited edition 50th Anniversary V8 trucks. Danny Matic, owner of the Matic Group in Perth was handed the keys…
ANZ Truckometer records big drop
The ANZ Truckometer shows the light traffic index was down 29.3% m/m in March while the heavy traffic index was down 8% m/m and included nearly…
Rapid construction restart holds key to economic recovery
Government guidance on handling construction contracts will give many construction companies the confidence to continue to employ their people and take a lead role in the…