Business & People
Appointments, results, deals and the people leading the industry.
Truckometer losing momentum
The ANZ Truckometer heavy traffic index has had its weakest quarterly growth in seven years suggesting slow GDP growth ahead. The heavy traffic index was up…
Surplus and low debt show strong economy
The economy is “in good shape” with strong surplus and low debt, finance minister Grant Robertson says. “This allows the Government to spend more on infrastructure…
Fonterra appoints new chief operating officer
Fonterra has appointed Mercury Energy chief executive Fraser Whineray as chief operating officer. Whineray will join Fonterra’s management team starting early 2020 in the newly created…
TRT launches new tyre inflation system
Tidd Ross Todd has given its central tyre inflation system (CTI) an overhaul in technology and design. The new multi-channel Traction Air system launched this month…
NZ Post records $121m loss
NZ Post has reported a net loss after tax of $121 million for the financial year. Last year the company made profit of $13m but this…
AADS awards apprentice of the year, thanks MITO
The apprentice of the year awards was held at the Association of Australasian Diesel Specialist’s (AADS) annual conference. With the support of MITO, Garrett Advancing Motion…
NZ’s ‘most deserving tradie’ winner announced
International charity Mercy Ships has named Ethan Kennett as the winner of the 2019 Most Deserving Tradie competition. The 28-year-old carpenter from Levin has won a…
Hall of fame celebrates best in transport
Hundreds of people throughout the Australasian trucking industry will be gathering in Invercargill to celebrate excellence in their field. Around 500 people will be attending the…
Twyford ‘refreshes and refocusses’ NZTA board
The minister of transport has confirmed he is replacing almost the entire New Zealand Transport Agency board, with only recently appointed chair Sir Brian Roche remaining…
Port Nelson reports $15.3m profit
Port Nelson has posted net profit after tax of $15.3 million on the back of strong cargo growth for the financial year. Cargo volume continued to…