NZTD News

Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT), Zespri and Tauranga Kiwifruit Logistics (TKL) have signed a five-year partnership to grow cargo volumes through the Port. 

Kiwifruit exports are expected to increase more than 2% a year through to 2029 as the size of Zespri’s annual harvest continues to expand.

Port of Tauranga Chief Executive, Leonard Sampson, says the partnership puts the kiwifruit export industry in the perfect position for growth. “The agreement solidifies our shared interest in the success of the sect...

The fallout from last week’s heavy rain in Mid Canterbury could land in the vicinity of $150,000. Around 150mm of rain fell in the district over two days causing surface flooding issues at the end of last week.

On the local roads, Ashburton District Council infrastructure and open spaces general manager Neil McCann said the early estimate to repair the damage is $100,000-$150,000.

“The roading team and our maintenance contractor HEB photographed about 350 locations and there was extensive surface flooding.

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New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will roll out its first mobile safety camera next week – the next step in the transition of safety camera operations from NZ Police to NZTA.

As part of the change, for the first time in New Zealand speeding vehicles will be detected by cameras operating in cars (SUVs), alongside the vans which NZ Police have traditionally used. Later this year NZTA will also add trailers to the fleet of safety camera vehicles.

A camera-equipped Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) will be p...

Entries are now open for the 2025 Australasian Fleet Champions Awards, and organiser, road safety charity Brake, is pleased to announce fleet and driver safety solutions provider AutoSense as the headline sponsor for this year’s awards. The awards, run through Brake’s Global Fleet Champions initiative, recognise organisations and individuals committed to improving fleet safety across Australasia.

Caroline Perry, Brake’s NZ Director says: “We’re delighted to have AutoSense on board as the headline sponsor for this year’...

Mercedes-Benz is set to showcase a major safety upgrade for its Actros truck at the upcoming Brisbane Truck Show, held from May 15-18 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. This new safety package, Active Brake Assist 6, incorporates five advanced radars, building significantly on the Actros’ previous single central radar and camera system. The newly added radars are positioned on the outer edges of the front bumper and on each side of the cab, delivering a remarkable 270-degree view around the vehicle.

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According to Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter, a new $5.6m intersection in Rolleston is uneven and needs repair work within a month of being sealed. The "uneven" surface of a new $5.6 million intersection in Rolleston will be fixed by the end of May, council says.

The major Canterbury intersection between Levi Road and Masefield Drive became fully operational in early April after contractors worked a straight 84 hours to install traffic lights and complete the final roading, piping, electrical work.

The ...