NZTD News

Inconsistent approach to managing risk remains a challenge

Media interest this week demonstrates what a challenging and weird environment we live in now.

We had good news with the Minister of Transport announcing that the cost of managing traffic on state highway maintenance projects has fallen from 15.8 per cent to 8.8 per cent.  From what the previous Transport Minister, Simeon Brown, said in November last year there was about a quarter of a billion dollars being spent ann...

The landscape of New Zealand's heavy transport industry is poised for a seismic shift as electric trucks are now directly competing with their diesel counterparts on both price and weight. Spearheading this change, Etrucks has announced it is the new New Zealand distributor for Deepway, introducing a BEV semi-tractor that brings the long-awaited goal of price parity within reach. This development, coupled with the launch of new ultralight electric models, signals a pivotal moment for the nation's push towards decarbonised lo...

Christian Levin, CEO of Scania and Traton Group, has issued a stark warning that Europe's leading truck manufacturers are in danger of failing to meet the ambitious 2030 CO2 reduction targets.

The primary culprits, according to Levin, are not technological shortcomings but significant failures in infrastructure and prohibitive economic conditions that are hindering the widespread adoption of electric trucks.

Levin's cautionary statement was made as the Volkswagen-owned Swedish truck maker announced its second-qua...

Mercedes-Benz Vans has entered a partnership with Keith Andrews Group to manage the distribution and servicing operations in New Zealand. This transition lays the foundation for a strong and sustainable future for the business and its operations. 

Leveraging Keith Andrews Group’s proven expertise and deep understanding of the local market, the new distribution model will ensure customers in New Zealand continue to receive the exceptional service and experience they expect of the brand.

"This transition marks...

A $432 million fund linked to New Zealand’s largest industrial developer has launched a $50 million capital raise to expand across the North and South Islands, as research shows increasing demand for manufacturing and logistics infrastructure designed for automation.

The FortHill Fund is one of the country’s largest unlisted industrial property funds, holding over 32 hectares of prime real estate across Auckland, Canterbury and Otago.

The portfolio includes the $68 million NZ Safety Blackwoods building at Drury S...

The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA), New Zealand’s largest workplace drug testing provider, has released its Imperans Q2 2025 workplace drug findings. The data show New Zealand’s workplaces are seeing a rapid increase in opioid use, especially tramadol, and amphetamine-type substances (ATS) are driving regional spikes in positive tests.

The Imperans Report provides New Zealand employers with an analysis of drug usage trends, evolving risks, and aggregated national testing results. It empowers businesses to manage workplac...