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We all heard it growing up - "you have two ears and one mouth for a reason". I was never quite sure whether I met that implied ratio of listening twice as much as speaking. Perhaps where my sisters were involved.

This week an example of what can happen when council organisations are perceived to have "lost the room". A public paper has been released on Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) reform, calling for major shake ups for 3 CCOs, including Auckland Transport. Apparently more than 80% of polled Aucklanders suppor...

Recent highlights include submissions to MBIE on health and safety and to the Commerce Commission on its Wholesale Supply Inquiry.

That second item may sound bit dull but it is important as it will consider if extra regulation is needed to improve the wholesale supply of groceries. It was great to see that the road transport related activities are in scope as to how the grocery supply chain is managed.

PPP is AOK

The government’s announcement this week that it is refreshing New Zealand’s Pu...

The new 110km/h speed limit on the Kāpiti Expressway Road of National Significance (RoNS) will come into effect on 13 November 2024, more than two weeks earlier than expected, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says.

“Boosting economic growth and productivity is a priority for the Government. The new 110km/h speed limit will help to reduce travel times, increase efficiency, and get people and freight where they want to go quickly and safely.

“The Mackays to Peka Peka and Peka Peka to Ōtaki RoNS, which make up the Kā...

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Ferry Taskforce is backing the call for the new Interislander ferries to be publicly-owned and rail-enabled. 

ITF Ferry Taskforce Chair Ronny Øksnes is in New Zealand to attend the Maritime Union of New Zealand national conference in Wellington.

Mr Øksnes says any decision to privatise the service or take rail from the Cook Strait would endanger Aotearoa’s economic and climate future.

“We have seen the impact of privatisation of this kind of lifelin...

Napier Port, a crucial freight hub for New Zealand’s central and lower North Island, is celebrating a surge in growth as detailed in its unaudited financial results for the nine months ending June 30, 2024. The port's recent earnings reveal a significant financial rebound, highlighting a robust performance across its container, bulk cargo, and cruise services segments.

In the third quarter, Napier Port reported a revenue increase of 27.9%, climbing to $36.5 million from $28.6 million in the same period the previous yea...

Members of the Motor Trade Association (MTA) have elected current Board member and respected industry figure Sturrock Saunders as President of the peak automotive industry organisation. Mr Saunders succeeds Bob Boniface in the role. 

“I am thrilled and honoured to follow in the significant footsteps of not only Bob but all those who have gone before me for more than 100 years,” Mr Saunders says.

“I would like to pay tribute to Bob for his leadership and guidance during his term as President and Director. He ...