Dom Kalasih
Dom Kalasih: A big weekend and bigger quesitons ahead
The General Election is upon us this weekend. This is the most fascinating election I can recall for a long time, and I’m sure a lot of the…
Dom Kalasih: Taking the lead on safer transport and smarter energy use
A highlight of last week was performing my duties as Secretariat for the Petroleum Industry Transport Safety Forum (PITSF). It was a highlight because given my…
Dom Kalasih: Working smarter, together
This week I had the pleasure of getting out for some member visits. I caught up with members in Palmerston North whose business has grown dramatically…
Dom Kalasih: Government’s ferry delays start to bite
Since KiwiRail announced the retirement of the Aratere last week, I’ve heard from many frustrated members. They’re concerned about reduced capacity across the Cook Strait, rising…
Dom Kalasih: A week of economic positivity
Following on from BusinessNZ’s news last week that New Zealand’s manufacturing sector had its highest value for expansion since August 2022, we had more positive news…
Dom Kalasih: Changes, celebrations and consultations
We had a record turnout at our AGM last Friday with the highlight being the election of the board. Congratulations to Brett Hamilton, Greg Pert, Murray…
Dom Kalasih: A transport programme that will get NZ moving
It’s always nice when the government surprises you and does just what you think is needed. This week’s 2024-2027 National Land Transport Programme has prioritised major…
Dom Kalasih: Olympics gold and a win for our industry
Dom Kalasih Hasn’t the Olympics been exciting! Well done to all our medal winners in rugby sevens, men’s triathlon, and rowing! And there’s more action to…
Dom Kalasih: Engaging on key issues affecting our industry
It’s been a big week for getting out into the community to get things done – and getting the community into our offices to get stuff done.
Dom Kalasih: Our view on the Cook Strait ferries
KiwiRail’s Interislander ferry Kaiarahi was back in service on time after its planned maintenance outage, and this week the Aratere was cleared by Maritime NZ to return to service.