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01/03/2023

“Auckland Transport is at a critical moment in time, where we will need strong change leadership to overcome some immediate challenges”

https://transporttalk.co.nz/news/at-appoints-new-boss

Auckland Transport has announced the appointment of Dean Kimpton as its new chief executive.

22/02/2023

22/02/2023

Read our February 2023 issue here - https://transporttalk.co.nz/news/welcome-to-the-february-edition-of-transporttalk-2

In the February edition of TransportTalk, we take a look at the country's first fully electric bus depot which has

10/01/2023

New Zealand road workers are set to receive formal qualifications and recognition through the establishment of a new industry group

https://transporttalk.co.nz/news/formal-qualifications-on-the-way-for-nz-road-workers

New Zealand road workers are set to receive formal qualifications and recognition through the establishment of a new industry group. 

20/12/2022

The asphalt recycling plant is a major environmental initiative, and the new machine is playing a key role in producing asphalt mixes that are up to 30% recycled for Auckland roads

https://transporttalk.co.nz/news/electric-asphalt-crusher-cuts-road-making-emissions

Fulton Hogan is putting a fully electric mobile asphalt crusher to work as it looks to cut emissions from its

15/12/2022

Read our December issue here - https://transporttalk.co.nz/news/welcome-to-the-december-issue-of-transporttalk

In the December edition of TransportTalk we celebrate the first Scania heavy-duty electric trucks on the road for last-mile cartage

15/12/2022

Air New Zealand has signed a strategic alliance agreement with Hiringa Energy to explore green hydrogen infrastructure for its zero emissions aircraft programme

https://transporttalk.co.nz/news/air-nz-selects-hiringa-energy-on-plans-for-green-hydrogen-aircraft

Air New Zealand has signed a strategic alliance agreement with Hiringa Energy to explore green hydrogen infrastructure for its zero

14/12/2022

A residency pathway for migrant truck and bus drivers is being hailed as a welcome relief for struggling transport companies

https://transporttalk.co.nz/news/transport-industry-delighted-with-immigration-changes

A residency pathway for migrant truck and bus drivers is being hailed as a welcome relief for struggling transport companies. 

08/12/2022

While inventory levels have been kept high to deal with disruptive supply chains over the past two years, demand is now low

https://transporttalk.co.nz/news/shipping-disruption-high-inventory-levels-among-supply-chain-risks-report

International shipping is improving and costs are lowering but trans-Tasman services are lagging a few months behind.  That’s among a

05/12/2022

The three truck sales companies sit within Sime Darby Commercial, part of the wider Sime Darby Motors NZ group, and represent significant transport industry expertise

https://transporttalk.co.nz/news/truck-distributors-launch-used-truck-business

A new player in the New Zealand used truck market has been established through the partnership of some major distributors. 

28/11/2022

“Kiwis want better roads, not slower roads – and certainly not millions wasted on advertising which does nothing for our roads at all”

https://transporttalk.co.nz/news/nearly-5m-spent-advertising-road-to-zero

The Government has spent almost $5 million promoting its Road to Zero campaign.  That’s according to figures released to the

27/11/2022

The Semi is expected to reach zero to 100km/h in five seconds, have up to 800km in range and pull a maximum allowable load of over 36,000kgs

https://transporttalk.co.nz/news/tesla-semi-truck-completes-800km-trip-with-full-load-musk-says

Tesla has completed an 800-kilometre drive of its soon-to-be-delivered electric Semi with more than 36 tonnes in gross vehicle weight.

25/11/2022

Kiwis will soon be in for a shock at the pump if the Government doesn’t extent its fuel relief measures

https://transporttalk.co.nz/news/inflation-could-get-worse-if-fuel-tax-relief-ends-transporting-nz

Kiwis will soon be in for a shock at the pump if the Government doesn’t extent its fuel relief measures. 

24/11/2022

Hyundai’s new electric powered truck will be previewed at the TMC Trailers Trucking Industry Show in Canterbury November 25-26 and at Agricultural Fieldays at Mystery Creek near Hamilton November 30 to December 3

https://transporttalk.co.nz/news/hyundai-nz-to-reveal-new-electric-truck

Hyundai New Zealand’s new Mighty electric powered truck will be previewed at the TMC Trailers Trucking Industry Show in Canterbury

17/11/2022

Read our November issue here - https://transporttalk.co.nz/news/welcome-to-the-november-edition-of-transporttalk-2

In the November edition of TransportTalk we report on Genesis Energy’s fleet of Fuso eCanters. It has added more of

15/11/2022

Waka Kotahi transport services general manager Brett Gliddon says the existing Harbour Bridge is coming under increasing operational pressure

https://transporttalk.co.nz/news/feedback-sought-on-new-waitemata-harbour-crossing

Aucklanders are being asked to give their feedback on the city’s transport connections and plans for a new Waitematā Harbour

10/11/2022

The immediate issues are dealing with Auckland Council’s $270 million budget hole and the city’s public-transport crisis, he says

https://transporttalk.co.nz/news/auckland-mayor-dismisses-congestion-charging-for-now

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says congestion charging might be part of the mix in the future but right now is a “distraction”.

09/11/2022

“Transport fuels currently underpin the day-to-day running of our economy and it’s vital we manage our fuel resilience well”

https://transporttalk.co.nz/news/govt-tackles-fuel-market-with-supply-measures-and-more-comcom-pricing-power

Fuel importers and wholesalers with bulk storage facilities will now be required to hold minimum levels of onshore stocks of