NZ Market
Building apprentices put to the test.
More than 164 apprentices from around New Zealand will compete in the 2016 Apprentice of the Year competition and a share of more than $100,000 worth…
May: Ranger dominates
The Toyota Corolla regained its position as top passenger car in May - but the Ford Ranger topped the market with a huge tally. The Corolla…
TATP wins Fuwa K Hitch exclusive agency
This story first appeared in the February issue of DieselTalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE Truck and Trailer Parts (TATP) has become New…
Hollard takes on Aussies in Kiwi car, truck, insurance market
South African-based insurer, Hollard Insurance, is planning to take on the Australian-owned vehicle and content insurers in the highly concentrated New Zealand retail market. The Hollard…
Scania brings greater connectivity to heavy transport operators
In 2015, Scania sold 70,000 trucks and buses with the connectivity feature in European markets taking the total number of sales to 170,000 since introducing the…
“Ageist” airport operator rejects 40-year-old luggage tractor
The Nelson Airport operator has rejected the use of a 40-year-old Massey Ferguson tractor by fledgling airline Kiwi Regional Airlines to tow luggage carriers. Nelson Airport…
Dorchester name to change Friday
Dorchester Pacific Limited will officially change its name this Friday. The company had already announced plans to change its name to Turners, after acquiring the auction…
Getting artistically creative with No.8 wire
Fieldays has opened entries for the No.8 wire national art award, that will culminate in a public exhibition in June in Hamilton. Held annually around the…
Port establishes new forest product facilities
Ports of Auckland and CHH Lodestar have signed an agreement to establish new facilities to handle and pack Lodestar’s Auckland-based forest products cargo. Lodestar has appointed…
Capital goods prices up 1%
In the December 2014 quarter, the price of purchasing new capital items rose 1.0 percent, says Statistics New Zealand. Five of six asset groups measured by…