News
The latest from across New Zealand’s transport industry.
Tony O’Connell resigns from Mack Trucks leadership role
Tony O’Connell has resigned as sales and marketing vice president of Mack Trucks Australia and New Zealand after more than two decades with Volvo Group.
TAIC investigates coal train derailment near Otira
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into the derailment of a KiwiRail coal train on the Midland Line near Otira.
KiwiRail secures 100-year extension to Crown land lease
The Government has extended KiwiRail’s lease over more than 18,200 hectares of railway land by 100 years in a move aimed at encouraging commercial development and generating additional revenue for rail.
Transporting NZ says road safety absent from party policies
Transporting New Zealand is calling on political parties to commit to stronger enforcement targeting distracted driving, seatbelt offences and drug-impaired motorists. The road freight association says…
School driver licensing support could unlock youth jobs
Transporting New Zealand is calling on political parties to fund a school-based driver licensing pathway connecting young people with free, accredited training and support. The road…
Fuel prices surge to third among voters’ concerns
Concern about petrol and fuel prices has surged to become the third-biggest issue facing New Zealanders ahead of the election, according to the latest Ipsos Issues…
Industrial land shortage drives denser warehouse storage
New Zealand warehouse operators are investing in denser storage systems as industrial land shortages and rising property costs make expansion increasingly difficult.
Govt grants $17.8m for hydrogen research
The Government is providing up to $17.8 million for research into whether natural hydrogen resources in Southland can be commercially developed. The Regional Infrastructure Fund grant…
Foodstuffs electric truck named Evie by Palmerston North student
Foodstuffs North Island’s first electric truck has been named Evie following a competition won by a Year 2 student at Palmerston North’s Russell Street School.
Kinetic puts Movember moustaches on 1500 NZ buses
Around 1500 Kinetic buses in New Zealand will carry oversized moustaches during November to encourage conversations about men’s health. The initiative is part of Movember’s Mo’s…