Fleet Focus

Big Time Success

When now major-league North Island logtruck company Aztec started up, there were some in the industry who didn’t give it much hope.

The thing is, the three drivers who created Aztec Forest...


Southpac Legends

Best of Both Worlds - Greg Cochrane

Without leaving his own backyard Greg Cochrane has gone from the rock bottom of his family’s business to becoming Executive General Manager of NZ’s arm of ASX’s biggest publicly listed freight c...


Recently Registered

Market Weak....Fuso Strong

New Zealand’s new truck market had a weak start to 2021 – not unexpectedly in the ongoing COVID climate of uncertainty….

But FUSO, on the other hand, had a very strong January – edging out...


Double Coin Imaging Awards

Mercer’s colours in the TDM mix
The inspiration for the sharp livery on the trucks run by Franklin company TDM Construction is an interesting mix of commercial and personal influences.A couple of the icons on the compan...

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NZTD News | Posted 07-11-2025 A bright future for New Zealand

This week I had the pleasure of attending an Auckland Business Chamber breakfast event on “under-pressure infrastructure”.  Something we...

NZTD News | Posted 07-11-2025 Average speed safety cameras to be rolled out across the country

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has confirmed the locations for 17 sets of average speed safety cameras.

Subject...

NZTD News | Posted 07-11-2025 Driving policy forward: employment law and safety reforms

Law and rule changes continue

This week’s activities included lobbying the Hon. Mark Patterson, NZ First Spokesperson for Employment and...

NZTD News | Posted 05-11-2025 DHL $90M Supply Chain Investment Strengthens DHL Health Logistics Network by 20%

DHL Supply Chain New Zealand (DHL) has opened its most advanced Life Sciences and Healthcare (LSHC) logistics facility in...

NZTD News | Posted 05-11-2025 Fuel Security Plan provides assurance to Kiwis

New Zealand’s Fuel Security Plan has been released, a comprehensive strategy to ensure Kiwis have reliable access to fuel...

NZTD News | Posted 05-11-2025 Improved compliance and efficiencies the focus of new Napier CVSC

Napier’s new Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) will focus on the safety of heavy vehicle operators and ultimately improve...

NZTD News | Posted 05-11-2025 Major milestone reached on Mt Messenger Bypass - tunnel breakthrough achieved

Te Ara o Te Ata - Mt Messenger Bypass has reached a significant milestone this week with the successful...

NZTD News | Posted 05-11-2025 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Aces Crash Test, Proving High-Voltage Systems are Built for Safety

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has demonstrated the robust safety of its battery-electric eActros 600, confirming in a recent real-world crash test...

NZTD News | Posted 05-11-2025 Port of Tauranga reports strong start to financial year with increased cargo volumes

Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT) has reported strong first quarter results, with cargo volumes increasing in the first three...

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