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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...

NZ Truck & Driver Magazine
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March 2021 | Read Now
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The first sod has been turned on the Waikare Gorge realignment project between Wairoa and Napier, which will lead to...
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KiwiRail's new standalone Sustainability Report provides a transparent account of its progress, challenges and future priorities as it works towards...
NZTD News | Posted 08-10-2026 Labour All Over The Show On Woodend Bypass
Chris Hipkins has directly contradicted his own candidate and List MP on the Woodend Bypass, says National Transport Spokesperson Chris...
NZTD News | Posted 08-10-2026 National Road Carriers Celebrates 90 Years Representing New Zealand’s Road Freight Industry
National Road Carriers (NRC) Association is celebrating its 90th year representing New Zealand’s road freight industry. The anniversary kicked off...
NZTD News | Posted 08-10-2026 Resilience investment in key Waikato freight link
A major Waikato transport route will receive government funding for the replacement of a nearly century-old bridge, Regional Development Minister...

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