CarExpert New Zealand’s New Editorial Hires Ahead Of Launch

With CarExpert New Zealand launching locally next month, two new editorial appointments mark the first step in building a dedicated New Zealand team to deliver trusted, independent, new-car coverage for Kiwi drivers.

Locals Matthew Hansen and Dave Kavermann will join CarExpert’s on-the-ground editorial operation, bringing their extensive local motoring and editorial experience to the brand and focusing on high-quality new-car reviews, comparisons and buying guidance tailored specifically for the New Zealand market.

CarExpert New Zealand (a joint venture between Trade Me and CarExpert) will help Kiwi buyers cut through complexity by providing clear, practical advice across every stage of the new-car buying journey. Audiences can expect independent reviews, engaging videos and market insights distributed across CarExpert.co.nz.

“These appointments set the tone for the kind of leading automotive journalism that CarExpert New Zealand will stand for,” said CarExpert’s CEO, Damon Rielly.

“Local knowledge, editorial independence, and a genuine commitment to helping people buy the right car, without the run-around.”

Matthew Hansen appointed Editor, CarExpert New Zealand

Matthew Hansen will lead CarExpert New Zealand’s editorial direction, ensuring locally relevant, in-depth new-car coverage for Kiwi audiences across written, video and digital platforms.

Matthew’s background includes co-founding motorsport outlet Velocity News, contributing as a specialist journalist for NZ Autocar Magazine and Driven at the New Zealand Herald, and most recently serving as Editor of Motoring at Stuff.co.nz.

Dave Kavermann appointed Motoring Journalist, CarExpert New Zealand

Dave Kavermann also joins the editorial team, following stints working across radio, charity PR and communications, he has returned to the world he knows best — behind the wheel of a car.

Dave was exposed to the motoring world from a young age, working in new car sales fresh out of school, before going on to co-found a New Zealand Motorsport Annual with his father. He also became an accredited Motorsport New Zealand and V8 Supercar photographer, which ultimately led to him working as a Motoring Journalist for The New Zealand Herald.

What Kiwi drivers can expect

As its local editorial team takes shape, CarExpert New Zealand is building a long-term presence designed to support Kiwi car buyers with:

• independent new-car reviews and comparisons
• practical buying guidance from experienced local editors
• video-led content across YouTube and social platforms
• trusted motoring coverage distributed via CarExpert New Zealand, Trade Me Motors and Stuff.

CarExpert’s expansion into New Zealand follows its success in Australia, where it has become one of the most trusted voices in new-car research and buying.

More announcements will follow in the coming weeks as CarExpert New Zealand gears up for launch.

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