NZTD News

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...

As part of the Government’s drive to cut down on excessive use of road cones – and reducing the eye-watering cost of temporary traffic management – councils will soon be forced to use a commonsense approach to risk assessment before receiving government funding, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. 

“New Zealanders have become increasingly irritated by the too-frequently over-the-top use of road cones and costly temporary traffic management around roadworks,” Mr Bishop says.

“This approach causes drivers un...

Waikato Regional Council is taking a road safety message to hundreds of fleet managers who are gathering for the EROAD Fleet Day at Mystery Creek.

The annual one-day event is billed as the country’s largest fleet management conference, with this year over 1500 tickets sold with 15-plus speakers and over 70 exhibitors.

Among a range of speakers, Waikato Regional Council Manager of Transport Policy and Programmes, Bryan Sherritt, will talk about the ‘Safe System’ approach to road safety and fleet management and tak...

Over the last 15 years or so, High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMVs) have become more visible on New Zealand roads. They are heavier, longer, and - surprisingly for some - more efficient, safer, and greener.

HPMV’s increased freight capacity reduces the number of required vehicle trips, resulting in emission reductions, reduced congestion, and reduced accident risk ( Report to the Ministry of Transport, 2015).

HPMVs also pay significantly higher rates of Road User Charges than other heavy vehicles, based on the...