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Rescheduled Closure: SH1 Northbound Off-ramp At Papakura
Posted on 23-Feb-2024

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising motorists that the planned 4 week closure of State Highway 1 (SH1) Papakura northbound off-ramp will take place from 9pm next Wednesday 28 February. 

NZTA has worked with Auckland Transport to ensure that likely impacts on the local network are well managed.

Three signposted detour routes will be available via Drury, Takanini and SH1 (please see map attached).

Motorists can expect some morning and afternoon peak hour delays while drivers adapt to the o...

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Refrigafreighters To Open First Waikato Depot At Ruakura Superhub
Posted on 22-Feb-2024

Refrigafreighters Ltd (RFF), a leading New Zealand operator in temperature-controlled transport, storage, and distribution, is putting down roots in the Waikato region, with its first depot to open at Ruakura Superhub in late 2024.

TGH Chair, Hinerangi Raumati-Tu’ua, has welcomed RFF and acknowledged the significance of the Superhub’s first tenant announcement for 2024.

“It’s great to kickstart the new year with this announcement which is an indication of continuing momentum after two years of particularly strong...

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TMS Conference and Exhibition boasts impressive Careers Expo numbers
Posted on 22-Feb-2024

Organisers say that interest is high for the Career Expo being held at the The TMS Teletrac Navman Technology | Maintenance | Safety Conference & Exhibition on Wednesday 13 March.

With over 100 students already registered to attend the Career Expo from 930am to 11am on Wednesday 13 March organisers confirm they are in for a real treat as they will also be first in line at the unveiling of Truck of the Year award winner.  

Spaces are still available for the Careers Expo with attendance not limited to students...

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Scania NZ celebrates 5th anniversary
Posted on 22-Feb-2024

Fifth birthdays are usually associated with tentative beginnings and nervous steps into a big new world…unless you’re the leading Heavy Truck brand in New Zealand.

As Scania New Zealand celebrates the fifth anniversary of its official brand presence in Aotearoa, it’s simultaneously enjoying its fourth consecutive year of being #1 in New Zealand market share for Heavy Trucks.

Early team member and current Pre-Sales & Logistics Director, Rob Covich, says: “The achievement is proof Scania hit the ground running when...

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Upcoming Overnight Resurfacing Works On SH10, Kāeo Bridge To Open To Two Lanes
Posted on 22-Feb-2024

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising motorists that overnight resurfacing works will take place near the new Kāeo bridge from Sunday 25 February between 7pm and 5am.

This work will be completed over a period of 6 weeks (Sunday to Thursday). For everyone’s safety, stop/go traffic management will be in place during both day and night works, with a reduced speed of 30km/h in place.

Road users must slow down when passing through the worksite and follow the temporary speed restrictions, to ensure the qua...

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HWR launches ‘TruckSafe’ road safety programme nationwide
Posted on 22-Feb-2024

One of New Zealand’s largest heavy transport businesses is gearing up to teach Kiwi kids everything they need to know about how to stay safe around trucks, on and off the roads.

Created by Invercargill’s H.W. Richardson Group (HWR), the TruckSafe road safety programme is an interactive, in-depth learning experience packed full of videos, learning tools and collaborative activities for all. 

After a hugely successful launch at Southern Field Days last week, HWR is set to take the programme online to be used a...

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