National Road Carriers Association (NRC) is calling on political parties to appoint a Minister of Supply Chain to co-ordinate New Zealand’s $59 billion-a-year freight sector, which it says is projected to grow by 55% over the next 20 years. The call is one of six priorities outlined in NRC’s The Freight System New Zealand NeedsContinueContinue reading “NRC calls for dedicated supply chain minister”
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Qualifications recognise capability and create pathways for growth
Auckland manufacturer Buckley Systems is using nationally recognised qualifications to formally recognise existing employee capability while creating pathways for further development. The manufacturer produces particle accelerator technology used in cancer treatment, semiconductor manufacturing and scientific research, and has around 550 employees and contractors. Around 30 employees are currently undertaking Competenz-supported programmes across the business, includingContinueContinue reading “Qualifications recognise capability and create pathways for growth”
Plenary opens first New Zealand office
Infrastructure developer and investor Plenary Group has expanded its Asia Pacific footprint, opening its first office in New Zealand. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Plenary CEO Paul Crowe, chief investment officer Patrick Lauren and other senior executives at an event to mark the official opening. The office opening follows Plenary being awarded its first projectContinueContinue reading “Plenary opens first New Zealand office”
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare earns national plastics training award
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has been named 2025 Plastics Training Company of the Year, recognising its investment in developing skilled technicians through structured workplace learning. Presented by Plastics New Zealand, the award recognises manufacturers for their commitment to developing people and building capability across New Zealand’s plastics industry. Injection moulding plays a critical role inContinueContinue reading “Fisher & Paykel Healthcare earns national plastics training award”
Lorch Micormig delivers mobile welding with digital precision
Stainless steel fillet weld, welded with the MicorTwin process As manufacturing, fabrication and site-based engineering continue to place greater demands on productivity and weld consistency, mobile welding equipment is evolving beyond simply being compact and portable. Today’s systems are increasingly expected to support digital workflows, deliver consistent welding performance across a range of materials, andContinueContinue reading “Lorch Micormig delivers mobile welding with digital precision”
Built-for-purpose cabinets for a changing New Zealand water sector
What does it take to run a reliable water or wastewater plant in New Zealand in 2026? Ageing assets, tighter regulation and stretched teams mean that every remote pump station, chemical dosing skid and butterfly valve must work and keep working in some unforgiving conditions. That’s where locally built Burkert control cabinets are earning theirContinueContinue reading “Built-for-purpose cabinets for a changing New Zealand water sector”
Bowhill Engineering expands capability with major Okuma investment
Second-generation family business Bowhill Engineering traces its origins to the 1970s, when the current owners’ father started as a diesel mechanic with Bowhill Motors, which opened in the mid-1970s. In the early 1990s, with his two sons Simon and Jeremy joining the business and preferring to build rather than repair, the operation evolved into BowhillContinueContinue reading “Bowhill Engineering expands capability with major Okuma investment”
Civil contractors celebrate people, infrastructure shaping Waikato
Remarkable projects futureproofing Hamilton’s airport, connecting roading for a major residential development and supporting the New Zealand Defence Force were recognised at the Waikato Civil Contractors New Zealand Hynds Construction Awards 2026. Hundreds of people from across the Waikato civil construction industry gathered at Claudelands Events Centre in Hamilton for a black-tie dinner and awardsContinueContinue reading “Civil contractors celebrate people, infrastructure shaping Waikato”
Pedestrian alert system ‘improves safety’ around mobile equipment
RCT has implemented its Pedestrian Alert System (PAS) at a north-west Queensland mining and smelting complex, providing a practical solution to improve awareness of personnel working around heavy equipment. The system is designed to improve operator awareness by detecting people within the camera field of view and providing real-time alerts to help operators identify andContinueContinue reading “Pedestrian alert system ‘improves safety’ around mobile equipment”
Confusion, compliance costs loom as health and safety reforms pass under urgency
Civil Contractors New Zealand says it is deeply disappointed the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill has passed through third reading without addressing fundamental flaws raised by an overwhelming majority of business submitters. “Good health and safety is essential to good civil construction operations. The regulatory carve-out creates a two-tier health and safety system that providesContinueContinue reading “Confusion, compliance costs loom as health and safety reforms pass under urgency”
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