April 17, 2020
Third U-turn gives firms green light to chip away at backlog of imported goods
Hopes are growing that New Zealand will avoid long shortages of non-essential goods once lockdown rules are relaxed, after a third 'U-turn'…
April 8, 2020
Businesses urge clarity on lockdown
Jacinda Ardern has pushed back on calls to lift New Zealand out of lockdown early - but businesses say we need a roadmap for how and when…
April 7, 2020
Comment – Free up freight to keep the economy moving
Comment: Week one of the Government's lockdown was been a grim one for business. Air New Zealand is a shadow of its former koru, Bauer…
April 5, 2020
Shortage of shipping containers could hurt exports
Allowing non-essential cargo to sit in shipping containers as part of the coronavirus response could disrupt the supply chain for essential…
March 25, 2020
Truckies exempt from lockdown
As an essential service, New Zealand's truck drivers will be on the roads throughout the four week lockdown. The chief executive of Road…
March 24, 2020
Coronavirus: Essential industries to carry on
As people steel themselves for the coronavirus lockdown, leaders from some of the country's essential industries are assuring the public…
March 24, 2020
Truckies promise to deliver the goods
Leaders from some of the country's essential industries are giving an assurance they will able to provide the goods and services to get…
March 24, 2020
Truckers call on Govt to provide more clarity on what’s an essential delivery
Truckers and other road transport operators are calling for more clarity from the Government over which deliveries are essential during the…
March 23, 2020
One for the road – Ian ‘Belly’ McQueen
We're talking to some night time drivers about the music that keeps them trucking.
March 6, 2020
Covid-19: Builders worried impact will continue all year
The building industry is wondering if the economic impacts of Coronavirus will extend into the second half of the year and delay major…