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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...

Keep an eye out for the NZI Truckie Rest Zone at Uretiti on Wednesday 12 August. 

Heavy vehicle drivers can pull their rigs in, enjoy some complimentary refreshments, get a health check, and have a chat to NZI’s Fleet Fit experts about driver fatigue and ways to keep themselves safe and well.

Fatigue is a major cause of road crashes, and NZI wants to support drivers to stay safe on the roads. So let your team know to come along to refresh and recover for the next leg of their journey.

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Night works to shift traffic onto a new layout on State Highway 29 (SH29) near Tauriko Village will begin on Sunday 9 August for 3 nights.

The works form part of the SH29 Tauriko Enabling Works project and will move Hamilton‑bound traffic onto newly constructed lanes between the SH29/State Highway 36 (SH36) roundabout and the SH29/Cambridge Road intersection. 

Tauranga‑bound traffic will remain on the existing road with pavement construction starting down the centre of the state highway. 

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Rail Safety Week is an annual campaign run by KiwiRail and TrackSAFE to remind the public about safe behaviours when interacting with the rail network. This year’s campaign is running from August 10-16 and centres around the theme "Be a Trainspotter When You Cross", reframing trainspotting as a practical safety behaviour and drawing on fashion-inspired taglines, particularly "The Essential Look When You Cross". 

The campaign serves as a fresh reminder of the essential safety behaviour we must all follow when cross...

The future of wheel loader performance has arrived in New Zealand, with TDX officially launching Volvo Construction Equipment’s new generation K-Series Wheel Loader range featuring enhanced technology, engineering and innovation. 

The new generation Volvo wheel loaders build on more than 70 years of Volvo innovation in wheel loader technology. The initial launch includes five models ranging from the L150 through to the flagship L260, with the L150, L180, L200 High Lift, L220 and L260 all receiving major updates fo...

State Highway 3 through Awakino Gorge will be closing later next month to allow crews to install new culverts under the road.

It’s the next step in the work to restore two-lane access following severe weather in April which caused multiple slips and damage.

Awakino Gorge, between the rest area near the Historic Tunnel and the intersection of SH3 and Manganui Road, will be closing for four days from 6am Saturday 22 August to 6pm Tuesday 25 August.

During the closure, crews will be working to install 3 culver...