Business & People
Appointments, results, deals and the people leading the industry.
EROAD appoints new HR manager
EROAD has appointed Mike Sweet as general manager of human resources. Sweet brings a range of experience from start-ups to larger organisations in the tech industry…
Kaikoura rebuild wins global award
KiwiRail, NZ Transport Agency and North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery (NCTIR) have won an international prize for work following the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake. The organisations were…
Mainfreight half-year profit up 30%
Mainfreight’s continued global growth has seen a year-on-year net profit boost of NZ$13.12 million. The company is reporting NZ$55.90 million net profit, up 30.7%, for the…
EROAD appoints first chief marketing officer
EROAD has established its first chief marketing officer role with the appointment of Genevieve Tearle. EROAD chief executive Steven Newman says “improving marketing competencies has become…
Truckometer shows ‘bounce-back’
The ANZ Truckometer is showing a “bounce-back” after some volatility with a lift in October. The heavy traffic index bounced back 4.6% month-on-month after a soft…
Hilux celebrates 50 years in style
The 50th global anniversary of the of the trusty Toyota Hilux has seen a local addition to its body variants. It includes 14 wide-bodied options of…
THL targeting global motorhome growth
Tourism Holdings Limited (THL) partnership with United States RV manufacturer Thor Industries has been signalled for global expansion. THL chief executive Grant Webster told shareholders at…
Profit drop for Z Energy
Z Energy’s half-year profit to September has fallen 31% to $72 million. That’s down from $105m compared with the same time last year. Z chief executive…
Harman expands into marine audio
Leading automotive audio supplier Harman has introduced its products into the marine market. Harman brands JBL and Infinity now offer a complete range of purpose-built marine…
Winners named for Australasian Fleet Safety Awards
Trucking and heavy industry companies are among firms honoured for their road safety commitment and effort to reduce fatalities. This includes Hino Australia, EROAD, Gough Group and the NZ…