In the October edition of TransportTalk we report on the first New Zealand designed-and-built electric bus which could mark the start of bigger things to come for local manufacturing.
Developed by Auckland-based Zemtec (Zero Emission Technologies), the E-City bus was launched officially at the Energy Events Centre in Rotorua on October 11 where the Bus and Coach Association conference was taking place.
Meanwhile, the Overseas Investment Office has approved the sale of Waste Management NZ to international investment firm Igneo Infrastructure Partners. We report on the deal with the new owners saying long-term growth in the business is looking strong.
TransportTalk also reports back from Transporting NZ’s annual conference held in Invercargill last month. The road freight industry agrees big change is to come as attendees gathered to tackle topics around technology, safety, supply chains, and workforce challenges.
We also hear from Transporting NZ on the topic of inflation which is having a big impact on trucking operators.
In this issue we look at six more inductees to the NZ Road Transport Hall of Fame and celebrate their contributions to the industry.
Plus, the National Party launches a campaign to highlight damaged roads; Scania Finance reports business growth; KiwiRail provides financial year updates; and the automotive industry urges for more action on the skills shortage.
And don’t forget to take a look at our regular columns and statistics pages that keep you up-to-date with the latest industry trends.
