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HWR has officially announced the acquisition of Christchurch Ready-Mix Concrete (CRMC), marking a significant milestone for both companies. The deal, a share sale scheduled to be finalized by the close of business on April 11, represents a seamless transition for the 60-year-old family-owned enterprise into the HWR framework, promising continued growth and stability for CRMC under new shareholder control. The current branding, operations, and workforce at CRMC will remain unaffected, ensuring continuity for employees and cus...

The minimum stockholding obligation for diesel importers will increase from 21 to 28 days’ cover, bolstering New Zealand’s diesel reserves and resilience to supply disruptions, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says.

The Coalition Government consulted on the proposal late last year and has agreed that from 1 July 2028, fuel importers that have more than a 10 per cent market share must hold an additional seven days’ supply onshore.

“We use around 11 million litres of diesel every day in New Zealand, and it is ...

Former New Zealand Transport Agency CEO, Nicole Rosie, has today been announced as the new Chief Executive of Australia’s National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). 

NHVR Chairperson, Duncan Gay AM said Ms Rosie will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role.

“I am pleased to announce Ms Rosie was selected as the new NHVR CEO following an extensive and rigorous recruitment process,” Mr Gay said.

“With over 20 years of leadership experience in both the public and private sectors, most recentl...

A major milestone has been achieved this week with the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board approving the business case and signing a partner agreement with Ashburton District Council (ADC) on how both parties will work together to deliver the second Ashburton Bridge, says Associate Transport Minister and Minister for the South Island James Meager (pictured).

“This is great news for the people of Mid Canterbury and for the resiliency of State Highway 1. It is so important that we have a resilient roading network t...

A proposed change to the Certificate of Fitness (CoF) framework for motorhomes is not supported by failure rate data and raises safety issues, two leading automotive sector organisations say.

The Motor Trade Association (MTA) and Vehicle Testing New Zealand (VTNZ) – which together represent approximately two-thirds of vehicle inspectors – have included their concerns in a submission on the Government’s proposal to reduce the frequency of CoF checks on private heavy motorhomes from every six months to once a year.

At Bauma 2025, Scania will introduce its new all-electric and hybrid power solutions for the construction and mining sectors, complementing its existing range of fuel-efficient combustion engine options. Scania and Cometto will launch a self-propelled platform for heavy load transportation operations, powered by a fully electric Scania solution.

Scania’s unique offering provides a complete in-house developed solution for parallel hybrid operation, with a master power unit controlling it all, including the e-machine, in...