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Emirates Announces Fifth Route To Pakistan

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 18:29:58 +1200 | Emirates Airlines

Emirates Airline is to launch services from Dubai to Sialkot, its fifth route to Pakistan. More >>

UPDATED: Port of Tauranga makes first South Island foray

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 18:07:22 +1200 | BusinessDesk

UPDATED: Port of Tauranga makes first South Island foray with shot in the arm for PrimePort More >>

Christine Rose Will Work to Reverse Auckland Transport Waste

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:25:18 +1200 | Christine Rose

“Unaccountable and out of control.” That’s what Christine Rose, Council candidate for Waitakere Ward says about Auckland Transport, the Council Controlled Organisation responsible for roads and public transport in the region. More >>

China Airlines’ extra capacity, Taiwan marketing partnership

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:01:27 +1200 | Auckland International Airport

Auckland Airport and Tourism New Zealand welcome China Airlines’ extra capacity and announce new Taiwan marketing partnership More >>

Hamish Bohannan's Hopes For Westport - The Westport Story, 4

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 16:13:31 +1200 | The Westport Story told by Scoop

On the final day of Scoop Amplifier's three day field trip to Westport Scoop's Alastair Thompson and Stephen Olsen spent the day in the company of Bathurst Resources' CEO Hamish Bohannan, Corporate Affairs Manager Sam Aarons and Westport based Chief Geologist ...More >>

New board appointment for Auckland Transport

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 16:10:38 +1200 | Auckland Council

Auckland Mayor Len Brown has welcomed the appointment of Mark Gilbert to the board of Auckland Transport (AT). More >>

Joint venture proposed for PrimePort; giant boost for port

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 15:49:56 +1200 | Timaru District Council

A Joint Venture proposed by Timaru District Council and Port of Tauranga will be a giant boost for PrimePort resulting in a secure future with increased container traffic, employment opportunities and improved financial benefits for the district.More >>

Port alliance set to transform South Canterbury economy

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 15:47:42 +1200 | PrimePort Timaru

An exciting joint venture between PrimePort Timaru and Port of Tauranga creates the opportunity to deliver huge benefits to the community and transform trading opportunities for the South Canterbury region, says port chairman Roger Gower.More >>

Port of Tauranga takes $21.6M stake in Timaru's PrimePort

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 15:46:55 +1200 | BusinessDesk

Aug. 13 (BusinessDesk) – Port of Tauranga, New Zealand’s busiest export port, has agreed to buy a half stake in PrimePort Timaru in a $21.6 million deal aimed at strengthening the Tauranga site as a hub for coastal shipping.More >>

Tauranga and Timaru Ports Agree Strategic Alliance

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 15:28:52 +1200 | Port of Tauranga Limited

New Zealand s leading international freight gateway, Port of Tauranga, has today announced a strategic alliance with PrimePort Timaru that will herald a new era for New Zealand freight.More >>

thl launches Mighty Double Down with space for slumber party

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 14:59:07 +1200 | thl

Budget conscious travellers rejoice as Tourism Holdings Limited (thl) launches Mighty Double Down – the latest self-drive vehicle addition to the Mighty campervan range, meaning a 15% increase to the Mighty fleet size.More >>

SH29 near Maungatapu Bridge open with reduced speed limit

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 14:41:32 +1200 | New Zealand Transport Agency

State Highway 29 near the Maungatapu Bridge is now fully open with a temporary reduced speed limit of 50 km/h, advises the NZ Transport Agency. “All lanes are now open, the speed limit has been reduced as we still need to permanently secure the bridge ...More >>

Body of missing motorist recovered

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 14:39:10 +1200 | New Zealand Police

The body of a motorist missing since a serious crash on the Mangatapu Bridge in Tauranga last night has been located by police divers. The man in his 20s was located inside a van which has also been recovered from the water using a crane.More >>

New man pilots aircraft engineers

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 14:37:57 +1200 | Aircraft Engineering Association of New Zealand

Early August saw Dave Evans at the controls of the Aircraft Engineering Association of New Zealand (AEANZ) Committee. With Avgas in his blood, Dave spent many years with the RNZAF before joining ServiceIQ as Aviation Sector Manager, where his twin ...More >>

Hertz Introduces BMWs to New Zealand Fleet

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 13:06:26 +1200 | Hertz

The Hertz Corporation (NYSE:HTZ), the world’s leading general use car rental brand, has introduced the latest model BMW 3 Series sedan (320i) to the New Zealand fleet as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to provide innovative car hire options.More >>

Road Closure State Highway 1 Hundalees

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 12:57:48 +1200 | New Zealand Police

State Highway 1, at Hundalee just north of the Conway River, will be completely closed between 1430 and 1500 today whilst a truck that rolled earlier this morning is recovered. More >>

Another Record Full Year For Freightways

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 11:54:42 +1200 | Freightways

Freightways (NZX:FRE) has delivered a record result for the year ended 30 June 2013, showing 6% improvement over the previous year in net profit after tax (NPAT), excluding $2.1 million of non-recurring income.More >>

Mark Wheeler new chief of Aviation Security Service

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 09:45:12 +1200 | Civil Aviation Authority

Mark Wheeler ONZM, has been appointed as the new General Manager of New Zealand’s Aviation Security Service. More >>

State highway 29 crash detour still in place

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 09:03:02 +1200 | NZTA

State highway 29 crash detour still in place State Highway 29 is closed near the Maungatapu Bridge after a crash last evening, the NZ Transport Agency says detours options are Hewletts Road and across the Harbour Bridge or Welcome Bay Road. The ...More >>

Waitemata - State Highway 1, South of Warkworth

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 17:35:46 +1200 | New Zealand Police

Emergency Services are currently attending an multi-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, near Twin Stream Road, Warkworth. Just south of the satellite stations. More >>

 

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