NZTD News

With the sale of Hyster New Zealand to Adaptalift Group Australia on 28 February 2025, it has been announced that General Manager Mike Rule will be staying within the Sime Motors group to take up the role of General Manager, Hino Distributors Ltd. 

Over the past eight years, Mike has worked across three Sime Motors New Zealand businesses gaining extensive knowledge of the commercial transport industry. Before joining Hyster NZ in 2022, he filled senior roles at both TWL and Truckstops. 

“Mike has consis...

The Shell V-Power Racing Team is thrilled to announce the renewal of its strategic partnership with Penske Australia & New Zealand, further strengthening the collaboration between two iconic names in motorsport and performance.

This renewed partnership will see a continued focus on MAN, a world-leading brand in efficient and reliable trucking solutions. 

Since the inception of the partnership, MAN trucks have played a pivotal role in supporting the logistics and operational demands of the Shell V-Power Racin...

The first planned night closures of State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill for 2025 are coming up.

The route is set to be closed to traffic for five nights, 9 pm to 4 am, from Sunday, 23 February to Friday morning 28 February, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).

Mark Owen, Regional Manager Maintenance & Operations Wellington / Top of the South for NZTA, says the route has been kept open since last December to cater for the extra traffic from KiwiRail’s closure of the Wairarapa Line for upgrades and maintenance. .. Read More  

Renault is revealing the names and body styles of a future range of LCVs that will redefine this market segment. The brand will offer a full range for the sector that is flexible and scalable, built around the SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) architecture developed by Ampere. The three vehicles will be built in France at the Sandouville plant, and are set to arrive on the market from 2026. Estafette, Goelette and Trafic: three strong names for three personalities that are distinctive but nevertheless complementary with their s...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises that night-time resurfacing works planned on State Highway 6, Havelock have had to be pushed out a day until Thursday night, 13 February. 

Why? The serious crash on SH7/the Lewis Pass route Tuesday night and subsequent road closure meant SH1 had to be fully available, pausing work planned for the Weld Pass. 

This means the asphalting crew need to remain onsite at Weld Pass Wednesday night before they begin asphalting works on State Highway 6 in Havelock tom...

The Government will prioritise delivery of upgrades to SH76 Brougham Street in Christchurch as a Road of Regional Significance, including an overbridge between Collins and Simeon Streets, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.

“The Government is committed to delivering transport infrastructure that boosts economic growth and productivity, reduces congestion, and creates a safer and more reliable transport network for people, vehicles, and freight,” Mr Bishop says. 

“Carrying over 45,000 vehicles per day, SH76...