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Strong volume growth drives record profit for Port of Auckland
Posted on 28-Aug-2026

Port of Auckland has delivered significant volume growth for the financial year ending 30 June 2026 (FY26,) with container (TEU*) throughput up 5.5%, car volumes up 17.7%, roll-on roll-off tonnage up 27.2%, helping drive a record underlying net profit after tax (UNPAT*) of $111.2 million, up 30% on FY25. Statutory NPAT of $116.3m includes one-off gains and other items of $5.1 million in total during the year. 

The result reflects a relentless focus on safety, disciplined cost management, consistent operational per...

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AutoSense appoints new CRO as customer offering expands
Posted on 26-Aug-2026

AutoSense has appointed Steve Fielding as Chief Revenue Officer, strengthening its leadership team as the fleet safety provider deepens its work with New Zealand customers and expands its presence in Australia.

Fielding joins AutoSense following more than two decades of experience spanning transport operations, fleet technology, SaaS and commercial leadership. Most recently, he served as Executive General Manager at New Zealand logistics business Netlogix, with responsibility across its $110 million revenue business, i...

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Fruehauf NZ Launches Sunswap Solar-Powered Refrigeration Units
Posted on 26-Aug-2026

Fruehauf NZ Ltd has announced an exciting milestone for the country's cold chain sector, becoming the exclusive New Zealand distributor for Sunswap, a battery and solar-powered transport refrigeration unit.## A First for New Zealand

This marks the first time such technology has been introduced to New Zealand's market.The Sunswap Endurance unit represents a significant departure from traditional diesel-powered refrigeration systems, eliminating the need for diesel engines and tailpipe emissions while maintaining the per...

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Government to retain Clean Vehicle Standard
Posted on 26-Aug-2026

The Government will retain a Clean Vehicle Standard for new and used vehicle imports, following a review of its settings, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. 

“The Clean Vehicle Standard sets emissions targets for vehicles imported into New Zealand,” Mr Bishop says.

“In 2025, it became clear that the Standard’s settings were not well matched to market conditions. Most importers were struggling to meet the passenger vehicle targets, with the charges likely to be passed through to consumers through higher ca...

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Mackays Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre opens for business
Posted on 26-Aug-2026

The latest part of a nationwide network aimed at improving road safety and regulatory compliance for heavy vehicles is up and running.

Located on State Highway 59, between the Mackays Crossing and Paekākāriki interchanges, the CVSC is the eighth of 12 planned centres around the country to become operational. 

Tara Macmillan, Head of Commercial Transport Regulation, says the facility is a significant advancement in the way NZTA/Waka Kotahi targets unsafe heavy vehicles and supports safer freight movement.&nbs...

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Road resurfacing scheduled for State Highway 1 near Tuamarina, Marlborough
Posted on 26-Aug-2026

A safer and smoother road surface is on the way for State Highway 1 south of Picton, the gateway to the South Island.

Contractors will be hard at work on the highway, just north of Tuamarina between Picton and Blenheim, for 10 days starting Sunday, 6 September.

Wayne Oldfield, Area Manager Marlborough, says they will asphalt a 450-metre-long section of the highway at Nolan’s Crossing. 

“Work crews will mill out the old road surface and replace both lanes with new asphalt. This will improve skid resista...

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