NZTD News

Late last week our Board chair Cam Bagrie, Policy Lead Billy Clemens and I met with the Minister for Rail, Winston Peters, to chat about the Interislander vessel replacement project.  Being ever the optimist I wanted to get assurances on three key things:

- that the market would remain commercially competitive;

- that the investment in the replacement vessels has the capacity to meet the forecast demand over their life serving the Cook Strait;

- and that the frequency of services would not be reduced.<...

Coda Group, a leading New Zealand-based logistics provider, announces today that our Auckland 3PL Transport, Auckland Freight Station (FAK), and Rolleston DC has been sold to ACFS Port Logistics NZ Limited.

The transition is expected to be completed by 1 May 2025. This change does not impact Coda Group’s 4PL, Bay of Plenty and Savill Drive operations.

Coda Group was established in 2015 to provide a fully integrated logistics solution spanning imports, exports, warehousing, freight hubs, and freight management for...

Aucklanders using one of New Zealand’s busiest intersections can now see the new flyover being built above them which will help nearly halve congestion, making car and bus trips quicker and easier as part of Auckland Transport’s (AT) Eastern Busway project.

Work first began in March 2024 on the flyover (named Rā Hihi – meaning sun’s rays) which is under construction near the Pakūranga town centre. It now spans Tī Rākau Drive at the busy South Eastern Highway intersection, after a three-night operation to install eight ...

The Government will formally open Registrations of Interest for the first stage of the Northland Expressway at this week’s NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.

“Connecting Northland to the Auckland region through a resilient, safe and efficient new expressway will unlock economic growth, boost productivity and drive higher living standards for Northlanders and Aucklanders. 

“The Waikato Expressway delivered by the last National-led Government has been a game changer for ...

Sime Motors NZ has embarked on a meaningful campaign to raise awareness and funds for mental health. Aligned with their ethos of supporting their communities, Sime Motors is organising an exciting online charity auction aimed at benefitting the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (MHFNZ). This initiative not only highlights their corporate social responsibility but also brings together automotive, transport, and outdoor enthusiasts for a common goal — improving mental health and wellbeing for all New Zealanders.

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Southern Thunder comes to Teretonga Park in Invercargill this weekend (15/16 March) with the NAPA Auto Parts NZ Super Trucks Championship supported by Kings House Removals and UDC V8 Utes headlining the action. 

All the big names of the NZ Super Truck Championship will be on the grid and action is guaranteed. Shane Gray of Wellington in his Kenworth leads the points as competitors head to this, the third round of their championship. However, he has only a seven point margin over Brent ‘Bones’ Collins of Pareora in...