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MTA praises apprenticeship scheme extension
Teacher Helping Students Training To Be Car Mechanics The Government has announced it will be extending its Apprenticeship Boost scheme until the end of 2022 --…
Govt confirms more money for EV fleets
Around $22.92 million has been allocated to 19 new decarbonisation projects across the state sector, including fleet electrification (nearly $12m), lighting upgrades, boiler replacements and heat…
Govt announces biofuels mandate
The Government is introducing a Sustainable Biofuels Mandate which it says will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector. From April 1, 2023, fuel…
VDAM rule changes – a missed opportunity?
This story first appeared in the December issue of DieselTalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE The reaction to the vehicle dimension and mass (VDAM)…
Hellaby values company over Bapcor bid
Hellaby Holdings' board sees more value in the automotive and resources services investor than the "opportunistic" $322.5 million takeover bid on the table from Australia's Bapcor…
SH3 to remain closed
The main route north out of Taranaki - State Highway 3 - will remain closed until tomorrow 12pm at the very least. This follows a major…
ATAP final report: Just do it says the AA
The Government and Auckland Council need to start delivering the transport benefits following the releasing of Auckland Transport Alignment Project (ATAP) final report says the New Zealand…
NZ economy keeps on rolling
The New Zealand economy is showing reasonable momentum, with households and businesses resilient in the face of offshore volatility earlier this year, says NZ Institute of…
Listed transport operators warn of market volatility
This story first appeared in the March issue of DieselTalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE The half-year financial statements from two NZX listed…
Dealer sued over IS truck
Trading in his Ford F-250 truck has lead to death threats and abusive calls for a Texan plumber - and now he wants compensation. Plumber Mark…