Advantage Tyres Fleet Focus

Big Time Success

When now major-league North Island logtruck company Aztec started up, there were some in the industry who didn’t give it much hope.

The thing is, the three drivers who created Aztec Forest...


Southpac Legends

Best of Both Worlds - Greg Cochrane

Without leaving his own backyard Greg Cochrane has gone from the rock bottom of his family’s business to becoming Executive General Manager of NZ’s arm of ASX’s biggest publicly listed freight c...


Recently Registered

Market Weak....Fuso Strong

New Zealand’s new truck market had a weak start to 2021 – not unexpectedly in the ongoing COVID climate of uncertainty….

But FUSO, on the other hand, had a very strong January – edging out...


Double Coin Imaging Awards

Mercer’s colours in the TDM mix
The inspiration for the sharp livery on the trucks run by Franklin company TDM Construction is an interesting mix of commercial and personal influences.A couple of the icons on the compan...

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NZTD News | Posted 31-07-2026 Culvert installation planned for SH3 Awakino Gorge
State Highway 3 through Awakino Gorge will be closing later next month to allow crews to install new culverts under...
NZTD News | Posted 31-07-2026 Strong relationships are the invisible ingredient for making progress
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with two influential leaders in the transport and infrastructure space –...
NZTD News | Posted 31-07-2026 The intangibles
One of the highlights for me this week was joining a panel at the New Zealand Cargo Owners Council AGM...
NZTD News | Posted 30-07-2026 Appointments to the NZTA Board
Transport Minister Chris Bishop has today announced the reappointment of David Smol and the appointments of Lana Stockman, Steve Haszard...
NZTD News | Posted 30-07-2026 Belfast to Pegasus (SH1) Road of National Significance Fast-tracked
The State Highway 1 (SH1) Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass, Road of National Significance, has been granted Fast-track...
NZTD News | Posted 30-07-2026 Central Otago Bridge Closures For Wastewater Upgrade
Daytime closures will be required for Albert Town Bridge on State Highway 6, near Wānaka, from next week as the...
NZTD News | Posted 30-07-2026 Lost workdays continue to have an impact on New Zealand business
ACC has released its annual ‘Injuries in New Zealand’ report, providing insights into how New Zealanders are getting injured and...
NZTD News | Posted 30-07-2026 National Road Carriers and NZI Team Up to Transform Fleet Safety
National Road Carriers has announced a strategic partnership with NZI that promises to revolutionise how New Zealand's fleet operators approach...
NZTD News | Posted 30-07-2026 NRC Inform of Important changes for 50MAX operators
As you may be aware from 6 August 2026, NZTA is removing the permit requirement for 50MAX vehicles, including overlength...

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