Ruakura Energy to power Ruakura Superhub

Tainui Group Holdings (TGH) has formed a new subsidiary business, Ruakura Energy, to own and operate a bespoke electricity distribution network, designed to meet the energy needs of the Ruakura Superhub, one of the largest inland port and logistics precincts in Australasia. The Superhub is adjacent to nearby national electricity assets and is already homeContinueContinue reading “Ruakura Energy to power Ruakura Superhub”

Gas production forecast to fall below demand

Natural gas production in New Zealand is expected to drop below demand, according to the latest oil and gas reserves data released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE). “For at least the next three years, data shows New Zealand’s natural gas reserves will produce 10 petajoules (PJ) less than recent demand levels,”ContinueContinue reading “Gas production forecast to fall below demand”

CHANGES AT OKUMA: Medley appointed NZ manager as de Jong retires

Karl Medley will assume the role of Okuma New Zealand manager effective July 1, 2024. Medley is well known within the New Zealand CNC engineering community through his longstanding sales role for the Haas range of CNC machines. “Karl has a strong English manufacturing background within several of the UK’s premier manufacturers followed by 13ContinueContinue reading “CHANGES AT OKUMA: Medley appointed NZ manager as de Jong retires”

Freight body warns of Port of Auckland price hikes will hit businesses, consumers

Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is warning that sustained Port of Auckland (POAL) price hikes will hurt businesses and consumers across the country, unless accompanied by significant port productivity gains. POAL recently announced increases in port access fees and other charges effective January 2025 and 2026, following on from substantialContinueContinue reading “Freight body warns of Port of Auckland price hikes will hit businesses, consumers”

New range of Multicomp Pro 3D printer filaments

Element14 is expanding its line of Multicomp Pro offerings to include a variety of 3D printer filaments, catering to the diverse needs of design engineers, creators and hobbyists. “We are thrilled to expand our Multicomp Pro product offerings, especially as the needs of our customer base evolve,” says Steve Jagger-Marsh product segment leader, element14 “AsContinueContinue reading “New range of Multicomp Pro 3D printer filaments”

Hydraulink’s quiet achiever honoured for commitment to industry

A director of the Australasian Hydraulink businesses honoured by The King for services to engineering, business and the community says, “having served for 21 years in the Royal New Zealand Navy, retiring in the rank of Lieutenant Commander and been exposed to all forms of personal and professional training, I am a strong believer inContinueContinue reading “Hydraulink’s quiet achiever honoured for commitment to industry”

Hydraulic hose replacement when and where you need it

Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its on-site hose assembly workshop programme that brings hydraulic hose replacement and repair capabilities directly to construction, engineering oil and gas, mining, and other sites where hydraulic equipment operates, minimising operational disruptions. Danfoss on-site hose assembly workshops are fully equipped mobile containers stocked with the specific Danfoss hoses, fittings, andContinueContinue reading “Hydraulic hose replacement when and where you need it”

EMA welcomes health and safety review

The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says businesses will welcome the Government’s announcement that they will be starting consultation on a review of health and safety laws. EMA chief executive Brett O’Riley says that the current Health and Safety Act is almost 10 years old, and the time is right to review it. “The currentContinueContinue reading “EMA welcomes health and safety review”

Mitre 10 celebrates 50 years of being ‘with you all the way’

“Mate, you’re dreaming!” New Zealand’s homegrown hardware brand is celebrating 50 years of helping Kiwi make their home improvement dreams “easy as”. Thursday, June 20 marks the official anniversary of the day eight stores came together in 1974, on a mission to put a hammer in the hands of generations of Kiwi. To celebrate, MitreContinueContinue reading “Mitre 10 celebrates 50 years of being ‘with you all the way’”

ELMA ultrasonic cleaners & steam cleaners

Elma Germany manufacturers highest quality equipment for the fine cleaning of highly sensitive components, which it has been doing for over 75 years.