NZTD News

Isuzu Trucks New Zealand has completed the rollout of its expanded MY26 N Series 4x4 range, with the arrival of the new NMS Crew Cab variant further broadening the brand’s light‑duty all‑wheel‑drive offering.

Where the line up previously consisted of two variants of the highly successful NPS 450 4x4,

customers can now choose from seven models across the NMS, NPS and NQS ranges. The expanded portfolio provides a broader selection of transmission options, Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) ratings and cab configurations, sup...

Industry led subjects announced  

This week the Minister of Education confirmed Engineering Technology as one of nine new industry-led subjects to be developed as part of New Zealand’s new senior secondary qualification system. These subjects are intended to better prepare young students, school years 12 and 13, for a vocational career rather than an academic pathway. 

The Transport Industry Skills Board (ISB) will lead the development of Engineering Technology, supported by the Energy ...

The Government has signed a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement to deliver the first section of the Northland Expressway – Warkworth to Te Hana – starting one of New Zealand’s most significant infrastructure projects, Transport Minister Chris Bishop has announced. 

The Project Agreement was signed this week between the Crown and the Northway consortium to design, build, finance, maintain and operate the expressway, and reached financial close today. 

Detailed design, site mobilisation and early c...

Daniel Whitehead, President and CEO of Daimler Truck Australia Pacific, has announced his departure from the company at the end of 2026, concluding a remarkable 30-year tenure with Daimler Truck and Mercedes-Benz.

Whitehead's three decades with the company have been defined by significant achievements and industry leadership. His role at Daimler Truck Australia Pacific spans 12 years, complemented by a decade of experience in China. During his tenure, he has overseen substantial growth for the company, which currently ...

Daytime closures are planned on State Highway 2 (SH2) through the Karangahake Gorge, between Waihī and Paeroa. 

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 8:30am to 3:30pm 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 nea...

EROAD Limited has announced the appointment of David Leach as Chief Executive Officer, effective 12 October 2026.

David Leach is a New Zealand based, technology executive with more than two decades of experience building, scaling and transforming technology businesses serving global markets. He is currently Chief Executive Officer of JAVLN, a cloud-based insurance software business, and previously served as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Cin7. 

EROAD Executive Chair John Scott said David L...