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Penske Australia & New Zealand has named Luke Andrew and Luke Reid its 2026 Penske Guild Master Technicians for on-highway and off-highway, respectively.

Aimed at promoting and rewarding technical excellence, Penske Guild comprises members from across Penske’s Australian and New Zealand network, culminating in a prestigious Master Technician competition biennially where technicians compete in qualification rounds prior to the final.

Held in Sydney last week, the event saw the 12 finalists race the stopwatch while...

A record number of 117 people participated in the Transporting New Zealand webinar last week covering an update on compliance issues and Wellington region roading updates. 

It featured Inspector Scott Richardson giving an update on the now fully rolled-out random roadside drug testing regime, followed by colleague Senior Sergeant Bryan Anderson who covered off how the Commercial Vehicle Safety Team (CVST) will be enforcing the new permit-less 50MAX regime. The webinar concluded with NZTA Regional Manager Maintenan...

Lyttelton Port Company will invest $821m in the development of the Te Awaparahi Bay wharf and container terminal at Lyttelton, driving South Island economic growth and ensuring the long-term resilience of the region’s supply chain, it was announced today. 

LPC Chair Barry Bragg said the investment marked a significant step for the port, Christchurch and the South Island economy.

“We’ve spent the last decade rebuilding and strengthening the port. Today’s announcement is about creating the capacity, resilience...

Port of Tauranga Limited has received conditional approval of its fast-track application for the Stella Passage development. 

The fast-track expert panel issued a draft decision proposing to grant all approvals sought by Port of Tauranga, subject to conditions.

Port of Tauranga has two days to comment on the proposed conditions. Other parties will also be given the opportunity to comment before a final decision is due in early September.

The Stella Passage development involves extending the Sulphur Poi...

Construction is now underway on the permanent two-lane replacement of the Mangati Bridge on State Highway 39 (SH39), between Ōtorohanga and Pirongia, Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today.

“The replacement bridge being delivered by Oxcon will be built higher and stronger to improve the corridor’s resilience to flooding and extreme weather, after the original bridge was damaged beyond repair in March,” Mr Bishop says. 

“Once completed in early 2027, it will provide safer, more reliable access and he...

Daytime closures on State Highway 2 (SH2) through the Karangahake Gorge, between Waihī and Paeroa, start next week.

Rock-scaling is needed on cliffs above a section of the highway. A full closure is required because loose material may fall onto the road while crews are working.

SH2 will be closed from 9am to 4pm each day during 2 work periods:

Monday 24 to Friday 28 August

Monday 12 to Friday 16 October.

The closure will cover a 500-metre section of SH2, beginning near the historic rail tunnel b...