NZTD News

I never thought I’d be referring to Taylor Swift in one of my blogs, but I read this week about the deepfake scandal and it resonated with me.

It resonated because I think fake news is a risk for our sector.

There are lots of things that from a scientific and fact-based perspective that appear viable solutions, but for a range of other reasons, those solutions struggle to gain uptake.

I know I do things in ways that could be done a better way or maybe that I even shouldn’t be doing, and I suspect the same g...

EROAD New Zealand says it has received New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) approval on two of its next generation telematics devices – EROAD CoreHub in-cab and EROAD CoreHub Trailer. 

EROAD’s new generation CoreHub, acquired through the 2021 merger with Coretex, is EROAD’s most advanced hardware. Additional built-in connectivity is capable of pulling data from the vehicle’s ECM and a network of Bluetooth sensors, which could be used to improve fleet safety, efficiency and sustainability.

Mark Heine further e...

In February last year, Booth’s Logistics completed the merger of the LG Anderson Transport and Anderson & Flowers Warehousing operations in Wellington under the Booth’s Logistics umbrella including all plant, equipment and personnel. This was done to bolster their service capabilities, increase our presence in the area and to complement our existing Booth’s facility based in Seaview on Gracefield Road. 

As part of the acquisition the properties on Peterkin Street were sold and they are pleased to announce that the...

Hyzon Motors Inc has delivered four FCEVs to leading food distributor and supplier Performance Food Group, in a joint ceremony. The event, held at PFG’s Vistar facility in Fontana, was attended by local government leaders, company leaders, and PFG associates, and showcased the new FCEVs by offering ride along demonstrations. 

“Putting these zero-emission trucks on the road marks an important step toward decarbonization goals shared by PFG, Hyzon and the state of California,” said Parker Meeks, Chief Executive Offi...

Mainfreight have advised that Annie Steel and Hayley Buckley will join the Company as Non-Executive Directors from 1 March 2024.

“We have been searching for the appropriate individuals to join the Mainfreight Board of Directors for some time”, Mainfreight’s Chairman, Bruce Plested, advised. “We are delighted that Annie and Hayley have accepted these appointments, and we look forward to the energy and skills they will bring to their roles”.

Hayley Buckley is a corporate partner for Wynn Williams, including Chair o...

Volvo Trucks is introducing a new engine for its iconic FH16 truck. With up to 780 Hp and 3800 Nm, the new 17-litre engine can handle the toughest transport assignments with ease, while delivering outstanding fuel efficiency and durability. The new engine is certified to run on biofuels.

Developed to take on the most demanding transport assignments, the new engine comes with three power levels; 600 hp, 700 hp and 780 hp. Torque levels have been increased to 3000 Nm, 3400 Nm and 3800 Nm in the top version. The higher po...