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I attended a meeting with Transport Minister Simeon Brown last week with a range of other transport groups, and for once there were a lot of happy faces in the room.

Most of the groups there are right behind the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Transport, and that was all the acronyms – the MIA, VIA, AA MTA, and the three trucking organisations.

One of the things that popped up at the meeting was the proposal to apply road user charges to all motor vehicles instead of using petrol taxes to fund roading....

Fruehauf is pleased to announce today the acquisition of the highly respected Christchurch transport engineering company Adams & Currie Limited.

Adams & Currie is one of NZ's oldest and most respected brands located in Christchurch and has been manufacturing truck and truck bodies for nearly 50 years.

Fruehauf owner and Managing Director Jeff Mear stated “Both he and Yvette, along with the Fruehauf Board, were delighted with the acquisition as it continues the growth of Fruehauf through the achievement of one our...

With futuristic vehicle design, optimised aerodynamics, numerous comfort features, efficient engines, high levels of driving dynamics, and the latest assistance systems, the new Actros L has everything it takes to impress fleet operators and professional drivers alike.  

The objective: Continuing to be one of the pacesetters in the industry for conventionally powered trucks. The new Actros L with ProCabin can be ordered from April 2024 and will go into production in December 2024.

Rainer Müller-Finkeldei, He...

Isuzu Motors Limited has released its new Mid-Term business plan, “ISUZU Transformation - Growth to 2030 (IX)”, with the aim of transforming itself into a commercial mobility solutions company by 2030, to address challenges faced by customers and society through transport.

Leveraging “Reliability x Creativity”, the company will drive future growth by developing new businesses starting from three areas: Autonomous driving solutions, Connected services, and Carbon neutral solutions. By promoting these new areas of growth...

Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison has resigned from his position as National Secretary of the Maritime Union of New Zealand for personal reasons, effective immediately.

Craig has worked on the waterfront since 1991, and was elected the National Secretary of the Maritime Union of New Zealand in 2020. 

Maritime Union of New Zealand National President Carl Findlay thanks Craig on behalf of the Maritime Union for his dedication and commitment to his role since 2020 and the Union wis...

Hawke’s Bay leaders are calling for more government funding to rebuild the region’s extensively damaged roads and bridges. As the powerhouse of its local economy, the region’s primary sector and associated supporting services rely heavily on a reliable and resilient roading network.

Whilst Councils are grateful for the Government support received to date and as a result have made good progress repairing damage over the past twelve months, there is still so much work to do. The reality is, however, this comes with a pri...