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oodstuffs and the Energy Efficiency It followed Foodstuffs’ successful and Conservation Authority (EECA) application to the Low Emission Vehicles TOLL OPENS NEW Fhave partnered up to build New Contestable Fund for co-funding support. FREIGHT HUB Zealand’s first electric powered refrigerated Foodstuffs NZ sustainability manager heavy duty truck. Mike Sammons says it’s “a huge feat of PAGE 8 From the tailgate to the engine and Kiwi ingenuity”. the fridge-freezer unit that sits on top, “We couldn’t purchase a fully electric everything on the vehicle is powered by refrigerated truck, because it didn’t exist, a battery. so we had the idea to custom build DEALERS TALK It is the latest of several projects one,” he says. FIELDAYS between Foodstuffs and EECA as they With carbon emissions from transport collaborate in the drive towards a carbon currently at 18% in New Zealand, PAGE 10 neutral New Zealand by 2050. Sammons is optimistic this new The full cost of the truck hasn’t been innovation will have a role to play in totalled yet, however, EECA funded transport carbon reduction. MORE E-BUSES FOR $400,000 towards the project which also “We’re 100% committed to playing AUCKLAND included two other ambient trucks with our part in creating more sustainable all three now on the road. transport solutions, building a fully PAGE 13 CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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electric refrigeration truck is a massive this innovation could set the direction for leap towards a carbon-free future for the future of commercial transport in New New Zealand,” he says. Zealand and that’s very exciting,” Inglis says. Sammons says data on the truck will After extensive testing and driver be collected over the next 12 months training, the electric truck recently set “to really get an understanding of the out on its first official delivery run to potential for electric trucks as a viable New World Miramar, a 60km round trip. alternative to the status quo”. With a range of between 150 and 200km EECA transport portfolio manager Richard and capable of transporting 14 pallets Briggs says they could see the potential of product at temperatures as low as immediately. minus 15 degrees centigrade, the truck “Heavy vehicles make up less than completed its inaugural journey with 5% of the national fleet, but are ease. responsible for 29% of land transport Foodstuffs North Island Transport driver emissions, so decarbonising the heavy Bagish Bansal gave the truck its first fleet as much as possible will have a official run and says he “really liked it”. huge, positive impact.” “The ride was smooth, it was really EECA had previously co-funded quiet in the cab and it’s great to know Foodstuffs to deliver 61 fast charge that you’re helping the environment stations and 28 electric delivery vans. while doing your job, that feels really “Foodstuffs has developed a great track good. I really hope this is the shape record in this space, proving the viability of things to come for my occupation,” of electrification,” Briggs says. Bansal says. MIKE SAMMONS With EECA’s backing, Foodstuffs pulled Automotive technology company SEA together some of the country’s brightest Electric carried out the EV conversion and best transport, electrical and on the Isuzu truck featuring its SEA- refrigeration engineers to convert the Drive 180 power system. standard Isuzu FVY, 24 tonne, 6-wheel SEA Electric NZ general manager Stephen diesel truck to be 100% electric Fairweather says the it’s the first heavy powered. refrigerated truck that’s hit the road, The electric truck will operate from however, a smaller EV refrigerated truck the Foodstuffs distribution centre for Countdown home delivery was the in Grenada, Wellington, under the first project. stewardship of Foodstuffs North Island He says the company has been now been Transport. involved in a number of EV projects from Fleet and safety manager Blair Inglis waste collection, home delivery, daily played a big role in driving the project freight and elevated work platform trucks. forward. “This vehicle’s requirements is certainly “We knew from the start building a fully the largest refrigeration unit we’ve electric EV truck would be a challenge tackled in New Zealand, although it STEPHEN FAIRWEATHER and we had our fair share of them has been done prior in Australia. With along the way, including COVID-19, but the correct auxiliary equipment it is we always knew if we could pull it off, manageable,” Fairweather says. CONTINUED ON FOLLOWING PAGE...

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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE... “SEA Electric’s drive system is ideally CHARGING STATIONS AND SOLAR PANEL On top of this, the company is suited to the metropolitan delivery Foodstuffs has installed 70 fast charging preparing to install New Zealand’s model where this type of requirement stations in partnership with ChargeNet largest solar panel array on its North comes into play. Being able to configure NZ and EECA at New World, Pak’nSave Island distribution centre roof near the SEA Drive system to customers and Four Square stores throughout the Auckland airport. usage, GVM and range requirements country. The 2915 solar panels, provided by Reid enables endless possibilities,” he says. “While we’re certainly not going to Technology, cover 6000 square metres The company also worked closely be offering a sharp deal on selling EVs and are going on the centre under with transport refrigeration specialist at Pak’nSave any time soon, we’re construction at the Landing Business Thermo King and Fairweather says delighted New Zealanders will be able Park, due for completion in late 2020. alignment between both parties is to save money on discounted electric “critical” to getting the job done. vehicles and that they are able to Earlier this year, New Zealand fishing top them up while they are getting company Sanford also unveiled an their groceries, wherever they are in all-electric chilled van as part of its the country – whether at a remote Auckland deliveries which was hailed as West Coast location or in the heart of a New Zealand first. Auckland,” Sammons says.

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CABLEPRICE TO OPEN TIMARU BRANCH FOR DAIMLER NETWORK

CablePrice is opening a new Timaru branch to expand its Mercedes- Benz, Fuso and Freightliner sales, parts and service network.

t follows the deal with Daimler Trucks and Fuso New Zealand I earlier this year with CablePrice appointed as authorised South Island sales, parts and service dealer for the brands. “It has always been our intention to “We’re delighted that CablePrice has expand our offering and support to secured a new site from which they the regions,” CablePrice New Zealand will pro vide Fuso genuine parts and managing director Keisuke (Ken) service and now also new truck sales. Okuzumi says. “Fuso operators in South Canterbury, “This latest branch solidifies and those who operate up and down our commitment to our South the South Island, can expect a high Island customers, while providing level of specialist service from this reassurance for locally based new Timaru dealership,” Andrews customers. says. “We see Timaru as an important hub Meanwhile, Okuzumi says the new site and gateway to the South Island, with is on track to open soon after delays its large agricultural diversity, significant brought about by COVID-19. manufacturing operations and increasing “While we intended to have the commercial traffic,” he says. site up and running earlier, due to “Our new Timaru site will service the restrictions relating to COVID-19, wider south Canterbury region and it was always paramount that our offer customers full workshop support customer and staff safety came first. along with 24/7 mobile support, “However, progress with the building should the need arise. fit-out is now well under way and “We have also been fortunate enough we will be fully open later this to secure the talents of some fantastic month,” Okuzumi says. “The quality of the staff at this Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner location is of the highest order and experienced technicians, ensuring we we know that our customers will offer the highest level of service. appreciate their support. “We have a strong relationship with “It is great to have the best products customers in the area and are looking but to have them backed by the best to taking this to the next level with people is critically important,” Lovrich this recent expansion,” Okuzumi says. says. Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific Fuso New Zealand chief executive aftersales and network operations Kurtis Andrews says Timaru is a key director Greg Lovrich says customers location in the Fuso dealer network. will benefit from the Timaru site.

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It was encouraging to see a strong bounce back in overall commercial vehicle imports and registrations for the month of June.

TRANSPORTTALK EDITOR NIGEL MOFFIET 022 018 0998 n fact, the numbers are quite figures still at recessionary levels which [email protected] surprising and would have seemed a could point towards an initial sugar rush Ilong shot at the start of New Zealand’s of spending. lockdown period. BUSINESS MANAGER “The bounce is encouraging, but with SOPHIE SONG However, it’s a good reflection of early unemployment set to rise sharply we 021 778 745 confidence in certain sectors and shows need to be realistic about how much [email protected] everyone is working hard to get back on spring is likely left,” ANZ says. their feet and do what they can to help And despite all the challenges, GROUP GENERAL MANAGER with the so-called economic recovery. innovation keeps moving on such as the DEBORAH BAXTER New and used commercial vehicle roll out of Foodstuffs’ electric powered 027 530 5016 registrations over 3500kg GVM both refrigerated truck. [email protected] reached similar levels on the same It’s another good sign of what’s to period as last year with a combined 605 come as business put these vehicles to MANAGING EDITOR units for the month compared to 615 the the test and gain more understanding RICHARD EDWARDS year prior. of the technology and design. 021 556 655 Meanwhile, used light commercials had [email protected] It’s a first step until such technology an even more dramatic recovery for the makes a sound business case and won’t month of June, not just getting back be reliant upon government funding – PUBLISHER / CHAIR to the same level as last year but rising although incentives should still play a Vern Whitehead 12% and used cars up 7%. big role here. 021 831 153 So out the window goes the theory from [email protected] some corners which was hinting at the possibility of bargain prices if dealers were left with an abundance of stock to Nigel Moffiet clear. TRANSPORTTALK EDITOR Auto Media Group Limited makes every endeavour to ensure information contained Although, in the year to date total new in this publication vehicle sales were down 29.1% in a is accurate, however we are not liable for any month described as “steady but weaker” losses or issues resulting from its use. by the Motor Industry Association. Annual subscription: $114 + gst Overall, it seems the country is making Printed by: Alpine Printers. good progress since the level 4 lockdown but there is a long way to go and it would be exasperating to have that all go to waste because of border bungles. The latest ANZ-Roy Morgan NZ Consumer Confidence report is also reporting some good signs with an eight-point boost in autotalk.co.nz consumer confidence for the month. autotalk.com.au The survey also says the net proportion of households who think it’s a good time transporttalk.co.nz to buy a major household item lifted 20 futuretrucking.com.au points. Caution is still being urged with evs&beyond.co.nz evtalk.com.au

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A New Zealand launch event of the new mirrorless Actros was hosted by Trucks and Trailers at its South Auckland dealership on Saturday, July 4.

t included a live stream from Australia Damon Smith, Mercedes-Benz brand system with two high-resolution tablet- as Mercedes-Benz director Andrew manager for Trucks & Trailers, says a style screens. IAssimo travelled in the new truck from number of the new vehicles have already GPS-assisted predictive powertrain control Melbourne to Daylesford in Victoria. been delivered to NZ customers and helps with fuel efficiency and a key safety Thought to be the first launch event of its feedback on the MirrorCam system “has feature includes Active Brake Assist 5 kind for a commercial vehicle manufacturer been very positive”. which can perform full emergency braking in the region, the live stream replaced a Removing the mirror from the side of the for vehicles and pedestrians. more regular launch which had to be put door for two large camera screens inside on hold due to COVID-19. the cabin has helped create more visibility However, Trucks and Trailers had a number and removed blind spots, Smith says. of new Actros trucks on display and gave It’s the first truck in Australia and New customers the chance to take it out on the Zealand to feature cameras instead of side road for a spin. mirrors and also features a new multimedia 0800 555 453 [email protected] • sweeneytownsend.co.nz

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TOLL FREIGHT HUB SETS ‘GOLD STANDARD’

Toll Group’s new purpose-built freight hub in Otahuhu is now fully operational.

he 33,480 square metre facility, Logistics developer and investor Logos It’s all located within 4km of trunk located on the corner of Savill recently purchased the infill development routes SH1 and SH20, and adjacent to T Drive and James Fletcher Drive, site from Toll as part of a new joint venture the eastern and southern main rail Otahuhu, was officially opened in with an unnamed institutional investor. lines. April and employs more than 200 The acquisition included a partial sale and A dedicated rail line has been built people. leaseback agreement due to settle in late to connect the site with the southern It features a state-of-the-art freight 2020. trunk line through a north/south forwarding intermodal terminal Toll now occupies 7.6 hectares of the junction just 400 metres to the east. occupying part of a 17.2-hectare site site while Logos will re-develop the Auckland International Airport is with rail connectivity. remaining 9.6 hectares into a logistics and 8km to the south west, and Ports The building represents a $160 million intermodal estate with an estimated value of Auckland just 17km north. Both investment by Toll and is located of around NZ$250m across 66,000sqm of MetroPort in Onehunga and Inland Port adjacent its major warehousing hub. logistic facilities. in Wiri are nearby. CONTINUED ON FOLLOWING PAGE...

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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE... The link to the rail network is a key “Toll has prepared a draft subdivision strategic differentiator for the site, plan, undertaken geotechnical which is critical with the ongoing work and master planned the site investment and focus on rail as a long- infrastructure in contemplation of the term sustainable solution for moving future subdivision. NZ’s freight. “The balance of the developable land The depot itself features raised docks equates to 74,832sqm and offers a for faster turnaround during the significant opportunity for future unloading and loading of trucks; finger development and further value-add.” docks, which give them the ability to Logos head of Australia and New load and unload a higher number of Zealand Darren Searle says: We are units at one time; and a lighter and pleased to be further investing in New brighter working space with improved Zealand’s logistics sector through this ventilation. new venture and alongside our existing Toll’s new property includes more than tenant, Toll Group.” 30,00sqm of warehousing, around “Logos first entered New Zealand in 3500sqm of offices, 22,730sqm of 2018 and we’re committed to working heavy-duty yard space, and 441 car with our partners and the local industry parks for on-site staff and drivers. to further strengthen the logistics and Toll New Zealand executive general distribution offering in this market manager Jon Adams says it has been through the development of modern, designed to meet the varying needs of quality logistics and intermodal customers’ logistics requirements. facilities,” he says. “From full containers to individual Logos’ Australian and New Zealand parcels, the facility seamlessly handles portfolio includes 46 assets and CLAUS BREWER different types and volumes of freight. developments across New South Wales, “Toll Tamaki provides a best in class Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland logistics platform and has the capacity and Auckland, including seven to handle operational growth and to completed projects for Toll Group, with serve existing and new customers over a total development pipeline of NZ$1.8 the next 20 years,” Adams says. billion. At the time of marketing the property WELLINGTON FREIGHT TERMINAL SOON for sale, commercial real estate firm TO OPEN CBRE called it “the most significant Meanwhile, Toll Group is also nearing industrial investment and development completion of its Wellington freight hub opportunity available in the New with the team expected to move in on Zealand market”. July 20. CBRE industrial and logistics NZ national The site covers 1.8ha with the building director Claus Brewer says the hi-tech area set to cover 8400m2. It represents intermodal freight facility sets the “gold DARREN SEARLE an investment of around $25m. standard in logistics”. The Wellington facility is double the size “It enables smooth and efficient cross- of its existing site and also encompass track handling of freight between both a freight forwarding and rail different transport modes,” he says. terminal and will provide operational Separate roadways for trucks and other growth along with safety improvements. vehicles provides a complete drive- It’s hoped the upgrade will help secure around capability and free flowing new customers and provide opportunity movement of different vehicles inside to scale up. and outside the building. It also includes new accessways built for both James Fletcher Drive and Savill Drive. Brewer says there are many JON ADAMS opportunities to add value and grow the site, including potential to reduce the size and configuration of the existing 14,415sqm stormwater pond.

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HAS CANCELLING FIELDAYS AFFECTED SALES?

June is a big month for the New Zealand new vehicle industry with promotional pricing, special models and deals revolving around the New Zealand National Fieldays run at Mystery Creek on the outskirts of Hamilton.

he deals start as early as April and can “For us, Fieldays is a great customer event activity where visitors can experience run as late as September but Fieldays, in that every year Ford hosts thousands the Toyota brand and get an insight into Tslap-bang in the middle of the period of people on our stand and we have a some of our product activity,” says a is the hook on which they’re based. chat while introducing them to our latest spokesperson. “So, relying on the event to Ute sales peak in June as farmers and line-up of vehicles,” says a Blue Oval drive sales hasn’t been a priority. “ fleets upgrade and in recent years spokesman. Toyota is running a four month offer across Fieldays has become a sort of unofficial “The event itself isn’t a direct selling event new and used vehicles (that’s) “similar to New Zealand motor show, with cars for Ford so there’s no sales pressure when what we would have in place in parallel to mingling with the utes, light-duty trucks people visit. We do have salespeople our Fieldays presence in previous years.” and vans. on hand should someone want to buy Hyundai New Zealand which has been But this year the COVID-19 pandemic something on the day but for us the event a partner of Fieldays since 2012, says scuppered Fieldays just as it halted has always been more about branding, it has “certainly missed the hype and business in general and sent the country showing off our latest vehicles and excitement” the show brings. into lockdown. providing a great customer experience.” It says Fieldays “enables us to show our The organisers called off the Mystery Creek But he says that combined with the continued support for the rural sector; Fieldays and have replaced it with an overall lockdown and slowdown, there has invite many of our loyal customers along Online Fieldays which runs from July 13 certainly been an impact. for some hospitality; and introduce the Hyundai brand to new customers.” to 26, though few of the major vehicle “This is normally a peak month for Ford distributors are supporting it. and the industry. We did need to revise June is traditionally a large month for the new car industry, and Fieldays plays a part However, most of the car companies our June 2020 forecast lower than the in that, says a Hyundai NZ spokesperson. have continued with Fieldays-oriented year previous but we’re currently on track “However, the cancellation of Fieldays is not promotions, some pointing out that to perform better than expected. what has had the greatest impact on our though they had a presence at Mystery “We continued with a couple of those sales and business. Coronavirus has greatly Creek most Fieldays promotion sales were specials with our current Transit Custom affected the NZ economy and in turn the new made at dealerships throughout New Sport and Ranger FX4 but we’ve had to car industry as a whole.” Zealand. postpone other promotions.” Since June 11, Hyundai has been running The cancellation of the physical show Toyota New Zealand which has had a Good as Gold Fieldays deals across new and has certainly affected sales, but most significant presence at Fieldays in recent near-new Hyundais. “We’ve tried to bring distributors cite the slowdown caused by years, says the absence of the event had Fieldays to life a little at the dealerships COVID as the greater factor. minimal effect on its sales given some of with Fieldays point-of-sale, the salespeople For instance, Ford New Zealand says the the wider economic issues influenced by donned their gumboots during our special cancellation of Fieldays has “no doubt COVID-19. VIP dates, and the ringing of the bell had an impact on Ford and the industry, Toyota says vehicle sales aren’t its key tradition continues (traditionally the bell is but it’s difficult to look at the event in reason for attending Fieldays. “Our primary rung every time Hyundai makes a sale at isolation. focus at Fieldays has been on brand-level Mystery Creek during Fieldays). CONTINUED ON FOLLOWING PAGE...

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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE... is down to a lack of consumer confidence.” agricultural show held in Hamilton. Congdon says Mitsubishi had advertising “The timing of the show was not to material for its Fieldays promotions coincide with rain, mud and fog, but completed well in advance of the COVID was essentially farmers’ downtime: dairy lockdown, “so we’ve been trading payments had been made, and there was strongly since Level 3. no lambing, calving, sowing, harvesting... “Before lockdown we filmed the campaign “The original concept was for farm/ for our Fieldays hero offer, Triton Black agricultural products only with motor Edition. In addition, we also finished vehicles strictly limited to farm off campaigns for new Mirage, ASX Black equipment and utes. It was some years Edition and our ASX ‘style up for less.’” before cars were permitted onsite.” He says Fieldays is a crucial sales period for Manley says that originally, Fieldays visitors Mitsubishi NZ. “Having said that, Fieldays is could secure a special Fieldays deal by more than just the event itself – it’s a full actually purchasing the vehicle onsite. April to July sales period. “This offer wasn’t available elsewhere and “As we were well prepared to pivot during thus the ‘Fieldays deal’ was born. lockdown, we’ve been able to launch our “Over time the parameters were relaxed Fieldays promotions like normal and take to the point that Fieldays deals went full advantage of market demand. from late May through to August with the “While by no measure is it ‘business as reality being that rather than Fieldays usual,’ we’ve been genuinely heartened by motor distributors were marketing, under the results so far and expect to post strong the Fieldays banner, into the peak selling results this quarter.” period for (predominantly) utes.” Isuzu Utes which has run an off-road Manley says the parameters were relaxed experience on a purpose-built track for several reasons such as online at Fieldays in recent years, says it will marketing and potential issues with run a digital platform in the Online distributor franchise agreements offering Fieldays and will run Fieldays-like local special arrangements to some dealers and experiences at its dealerships. not others. “We’re currently running Good Bastard Great Lake Motor Distributors which Fieldays offers including the run out of the markets SsangYong and LDV says its June current model D-Max.” A new model will sales have been little affected either by the debut later this year. cancellation of Fieldays or by COVID-19. Nissan New Zealand’s managing director “June is always our biggest month due to John Manley says it’s virtually impossible Fieldays, but this year, despite the absence to quantify the effect that cancelling of Fieldays, sales are strong too,” says Fieldays had on sales, given the level of general manager Andrew Bayliss. COVID disruption within the marketplace. “Surprisingly, we’re close to June 2019 “That said, June has been more positive numbers with both SsangYong and LDV. with dealers across the country reporting We’re flat out and on target for a really increased levels of inquiry.” strong month for both brands. Hyundai will be participating in the Manley says the automotive marketplace “Perhaps it’s a result of pent-up demand Online Fieldays and has a ‘virtual’ site “took a hammering from COVID in both after the lockdown, or with vans in where it will promote its Good as Gold April and May and I believe Nissan would particular, there’s strong demand perhaps deals. be no different to other distributors in as a result of the home-delivery market. “We’ll be providing Fieldays Online users that we have stock on the ground and a “With SsangYong, we have a new model with added value through partnership desire to get ourselves and dealers back to Korando that’s going very well, but Rexton content, such as Hyundai Country Calendar: business. and Rhino continue to go well too.” The Innovators series. “We’re running a marketing campaign LDV has been running a Fieldays-oriented “Our ambassador Dr Tom will appear in a offering a zero deposit, 1.9% finance rate deal on the T60 ute, offering $3000 worth series on Fieldays TV talking about health with no payments for three months and of free accessories, and both brands have and wellbeing in the rural sector, and we’ll this is driving very positive inquiry.” been running finance promotions. be educating the sector on hydrogen as a Manley says the whole ‘Fieldays’ selling fuel source.” event is a misnomer and has been for Mitsubishi New Zealand’s head of some years. marketing, Reece Congdon, says he doesn’t “The original Fieldays was a tightly-defined know if any brand will know for sure how four-day selling event linked exclusively to big the impact of Fieldays’ cancellation will an actual presence at the National Fieldays have on sales or “how much of that impact

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E-BUSES FOR AUCKLAND AIRPORT LINK

A full fleet of electric buses operated by Go Bus will provide an Auckland Airport service early in the first half of 2021.

he nine buses for the new Airport The Airport Link route will travel from minutes when new priority bus lanes are Link service will be built by Yutong Manukau Bus Station to the newly installed as part of the Southwest Gateway Twith supply and support from JW upgraded Puhinui train to bus station programme, AT says. Group, Auckland Transport (AT) says. interchange and on to Auckland Airport. The Airport Link will replace the southern The e-bus 374kWh battery pack provides Ten-minute service frequency will ensure section of the 380 Airporter bus route. the 380-400km range needed for seamless transition between bus and At the same time, a new frequent bus this new service which has long daily train modes at Puhinui and Manukau route, the 38, will launch on the northern operating hours (4am to 1am). Fast Stations and travel time between Puhinui section of the previous 380 route between charging will be added to the Manukau Station and the airport will only be 10-12 Onehunga and the airport district. Bus Station as part of a wider AT electric “We are really excited about the bus and infrastructure trial project. opportunity to lead the move to zero- “These new electric buses will improve emission buses in Auckland,” Go Bus chief transport connections and reliability executive Calum Haslop says. between Manukau, Puhinui and Auckland “Having trialled two full battery electric Airport, including for workers accessing its buses over a 12-month period and employment precinct as well as the airport completed thorough due diligence on itself,” Auckland mayor Phil Goff says. a number of electric and hydrogen bus “They will also help reduce carbon deployments worldwide, we are now ready emissions from Auckland’s transport to move to a zero-emission future.” PHIL GOFF network, helping us to achieve our climate Haslop says Go Bus is also rolling out change goals.” electric buses in other New Zealand cities AT integrated networks executive general and will continue to work on hydrogen manager Mark Lambert says trials AT have solutions as a complementary zero- held in partnership Go Bus and other emission option. operators during the past two years means JW Group general manager Jo Crickett more electric bus routes will be rolled out says more than 120,000 Yutong full across the wider Auckland region. electric buses have proven to be reliable, “Our trials have proven that these buses quiet and energy efficient throughout the can operate for a full shift on a single world, and now in New Zealand through charge, while providing an improved a robust AT trial. customer experience.” MARK LAMBERT

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COMPANIES AGREE TO BRING SPARK TO BUS FLEET

Dutch EV firm Ebusco and Australian Bus Corporation (Precisions Buses, Bustech) are partnering to deliver and maintain electric buses in New Zealand and Australia.

The pair will launch the Ebusco 3.0 carbon could offer the other a unique skillset in supported by a localised supply chain fibre bus, saving more than four tonnes, addressing the needs of the Australasian throughout Australia, spare parts capable of 500km range, featuring a low, market. warehousing, and a service, after sales and flat floor and optional panoramic roof. “We believe the Ebusco 3.0 will be a support network. The present model Ebusco 2 is a fully game changer and will significantly lower “Our collaboration with Ebusco supports electric city bus with more than 350km the total cost of ownership model in our broader strategy of collaborating range. an extremely competitive environment, with technology partners who wish to “The Australian Bus Corporation and delivering significant benefits to expand into Australasia,” Australian Bus Ebusco initially met at the BIC conference customers,” Pearce says. Corporation group managing director in Canberra, Australia,” Ebusco Asia Pacific Ebusco has delivered more than 150 Christian Reynolds says. strategic director Simon Pearce says. electric buses into fleets in Europe with The Ebusco 2.2 and Ebusco 3.0 will be “After an initial discussion between a further 245 e-buses to be delivered in made in Australia in a purpose-built high- Dan Marks (Precision Buses and Bustech the next year. tech facility. director and owner), Peter Bijvelds (Ebusco Australian Bus Corporation, through Both companies are working with other chief executive) and Michel Maanen Precision Buses and Bustech, provides technology and infrastructure partners (Ebusco chief commercial officer and chief design, engineering and manufacturing to support multiple operations across operations officer) each party felt that they capability and capacity in Australia, Australia. CONTINUED ON FOLLOWING PAGE...

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Meanwhile, the University of New South unsurpassed opportunity to advance Wales (UNSW) has signed a Memorandum UNSW research across multiple of Understanding (MoU) with Ebusco to engineering disciplines. bolster the research and development. “This partnership draws on UNSW president and vice-chancellor complementary expertise and we hope it professor Ian Jacobs says the partnership We believe the Ebusco will lead to new and more efficient ways reflects a commitment to a more of manufacturing electric vehicles in sustainable future. 3.0 will be a game Australia. I am looking forward to seeing “This new collaboration with Ebusco changer and will the translation of UNSW’s research into commercial outcomes,” Gibson says. will help make significant advances in significantly lower the areas such as renewable energy and Pearce says the relationship with UNSW manufacturing – both areas of research total cost of ownership is a natural fit and the team was “blown strength at UNSW,” Jacobs says. model in an extremely away by the breadth and depth of knowledge at UNSW”. “We are committed to taking action on competitive environment, climate change, and industry-university “I have no doubt this partnership will partnerships like this are key to making a delivering significant help Ebusco continue to pioneer world positive global impact.” benefits to customers leading technology and sustainable Under the terms of the agreement, UNSW transport solutions.” students and research experts will have the The NSW government announced late last opportunity to work with Ebusco engineers year that it would replace Sydney’s ageing on diverse subject areas, such as transport Students and staff will also have diesel bus fleet with electric vehicles. It planning, energy storage and advanced opportunities to work directly with is calling for expressions of interest for and precision manufacturing. Ebusco engineers on the next generation running trials of environmentally friendly Students will have access to scholarship of the company’s electric bus fleets. zero emission buses. programmes, industry placements and Professor Ian Gibson, associate dean internships at Ebusco’s operations in the of industry and innovation at UNSW Netherlands, China and Australia. engineering, says the MoU presents an

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The Group’sNZ mail POSTbusiness, NEW ZEALAND TO POST, BUILD • the Kiwi‘SUPER Wealth KiwiSaver Scheme DEPOT’ (formerly the delivers just under 700 million items a year to around Gareth Morgan KiwiSaver Scheme), which asWe’ll at innovate and serve by: We’ll lower costs by: 1.94 millionIN delivery WELLINGTON points. It provides postal, parcel 30 June 2014 has over $1 billion in investment and bill payment services through a nationwide funds under management • developing our physical and online channels • using technology creatively to satisfy our to better meet our customers’ changing habits customers’ needs physical store network, processing more than • Kiwi Insurance, which provides Kiwibank’s Home NZ Post has held a ground-breaking ceremony for a new “super depot” to be built in Wellington. 19 million financial transactions a year. It also offers Loan Insurance and Life & Living Insurance and• having simpler, better products and services that • being more efficient in our mail and parcel paper-based and digital communication services to has a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent)more readily satisfy our customers’ needs processing and delivery operations business clients,he Grenada-based including documentfacility is part printing, of mailThe depot will have a 10,440from A.M. square Best metre Company. “Last year online shopping• ingiving New Zealand our customers options on when, where and • improving productivity throughout the business processinga and10-year direct plan mail to doubledelivery. processing processing floor – about the size of a rugby grew 13% with almost 50% of adult New how they get and use our products and services • being a leaner organisation, through streamlining capacity from 95 million parcels to field. It will also incorporate a large solar Zealanders now shopping online, and we T Other Group businesses include: Our international190m parcels. parcels and logistics capabilitiespower installation once battery technology are expecting this growth• to makingcontinue.” it easy for our customers to know where and integrating our support functions, eliminating their parcels are through services such as text role duplication, simplifying how we do things, and connectThe Kiwis$170m with investment the world, programme and the world withbecomes a viable option for the business. “We’re pleased to be able to invest • Converga, a wholly owned subsidiary that notifications and mobile apps selling businesses that don’t fit with our strategy. New includesZealand. a We new have processing an extensive centre internationalin Wiri, NZ Post chief executive David Walsh says confidently in our future, to meet the Auckland, due to open in 2023, and the new technology willspecialises help improve in data processinggrowth in and online business shopping,” he says. supply chain through partnership, and through • working in new and different ways, for example an upgrade to the Southern Operations operations and let customersprocess know outsourcing where for customers primarily Throughout this period of change, we’ll continue relationships with postal organisations worldwide, Associate state-owned enterprisesby integrating minister our mail and parcel-delivery services Centre in Christchurch in 2022. their parcel is at all times.in New Zealand and AustraliaShane Jones says the new depot “will to provide our customers with: which is a significant source of parcels into EXPRESS • supporting our people through change, valuing The state-owned enterprise has “We’re making this• multi-million Reachmedia, dollar a 50% jointprovide venture NZ Post that’s with one the ofcapacity to process COURIERSrecently LIMITED received (ECL), $280m the in Group’s government primary investment to support New Zealand parcels more quickly and efficiently”.their contribution and providing them with a • nationwide access to world-class services New Zealand’s largest distributors of unaddressedstimulating and safe place to work domesticfunding, parcels including and logistics a $150m business. two- It providesbusinesses – both growing new businesses During the COVID lockdown period, NZ Post • delivery to 1.9 million delivery points mail, including catalogues and flyers. Reachmedia courier,tranche warehousing injection and from distribution the COVID services throughas well as major ecommerce gains,” Walsh received over 3.5 million parcels• lowering in the our impact on the environment. Response and Recovery Fund and says. delivers more than 720 million physical items • a three-day standard mail service, and urgent next-day the CourierPost, Pace and Contract Logistics brands. first two weeks of alert level 3. It had been $130m from Budget 2020. each year, and provides retailers with a variety services through premium mail and courier services A wholly owned subsidiary, ECL connects with New“NZ Post is forecasting significant growth planning for this quantity of parcels in NZ Post plans to invest around $18 in the amount New Zealandersof digital will marketing buy solutions2023. • a presence in communities across the country Zealand Post’s transport capabilities to deliver more million in the latest global technology online in the next decade – this was “As an essential service, posties and than 41 million courier parcels a year. • CouriersPlease, a courier business that operates • a connection to the world through our mail and that will sort and scan parcels at a much before the explosion in online shopping couriers worked throughout the COVID-19 faster rate. during the COVID-19 period.in Australia. The Group has signalled its intention parcel relationships. KIWIBANK provides a comprehensive suite of financial to sell this business in the next financialCONTINUED ONyear. FOLLOWING PAGE... We’ll continue to apply our experience and expertise services, from personal loans and bank accounts to In April 2014 the Group sold its subsidiary company to the services that are at the core of our business – credit cards, business banking, international banking, Localist, an online directory service. mail and logistics, and financial services – providing wealth management and insurance. It’s the fifth largest our customers and other stakeholders with an bank in New Zealand, with over 850,000 customers, TIME FOR AN OIL CHANGEFocusing on value assurance of performance and value. more than 270 access points, a nationwide ATM The Group’s mail and logistics and financial services TransDiesel are now New Zealand’s official distributor 11 network and 11% main bank market share in personal businesses have a clear focus on value – going of Shell motor oils and lubricants. 2xVIP NZ Post Annual Review 2014 markets. Kiwibank also includes: beyond the dollars and cents of success to exceed Now that’s an upgrade. WIN TICKETS our customers’ and other stakeholders’to the Hampton expectations Downs • New Zealand Home Loans, a home loan and in the way we develop, present andV8 SUPERCARS deliver products* insurance provider with more than 70 offices and services. nationwide 7 16 JULY 2020 NZ Post Annual Review 2014 NEWSTALK

We’ll innovate and serve by: We’ll lower costs by:

• developing our physical and online channels • using technology creatively to satisfy our to better meet our customers’ changing habits customers’Managing needs risk • having simpler, better products and services that • being moreThe efficientboard and inmanagement our mail areand focused parcel on more readily satisfy our customers’ needs processingrefreshing and delivery our understanding operations of risks in our business. In particular we have recorded an improvement • giving our customers options on when, where and • improvingin productivityour health and throughoutsafety performance the business within our operations. how they get and use our products and services • being a leaner organisation, through streamlining • making it easy for our customers to know where and integratingProgressing our with support confidence functions, eliminating their parcels are through services such as text role duplication,With the refreshedsimplifying strategy how now we beingdo things, implemented, and notifications and mobile apps selling businesseswe are responding that don’t appropriately fit with to our the strategy.market challenges and opportunities – a view that was • working in new and different ways, for example confirmed in a strategic review undertaken by Throughout this period of change, we’ll continue by integrating our mail and parcel-delivery services Goldman Sachs on behalf of our shareholders to provide ourduring customers the year. with: • supporting our people through change, valuing their contribution and providing them with a • nationwideThe access New Zealand to world-class Post Group serviceshas an excellent track stimulating and safe place to work record of performance, strong and trusted brands in • delivery tothe 1.9 marketplace, million delivery capable peoplepoints who are committed to • lowering our impact on the environment. • a three-dayour standard new direction, mail andservice, new businessand urgent opportunities next-day that CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE... services throughsuit our experiencepremium andmail expertise. and courier It may services take some level 4 lockdown to deliver essential time toWalsh reinvent says ourselves, when butit comes we must to stay mail in demand,the invest in that future with additional core items to Kiwis, and they have• continueda presencegame in ifcommunitiesthe we’re number to continue ofacross letters to be the relevant being country sentin our has markets infrastructure that will allow us to meet and ultimately have a financially sustainable future. to work through the resulting• massivea connection tobeen the fallingworld throughfor many our years mail but and it’s still an the needs of our customers and respond demand for e-commerce,” Jones says. important service for NZ Post. to more online buying and selling. We parcel relationships. “New Zealanders will be aware of the “Delivering mail is a core part of what we will now be able to invest and build with confidence,” he says. issues that surrounded the We’llability continue of to applydo, it connectsour experience so many and New expertise Zealanders NZ Post to deal with the hugeto thesurge services in thatand are it at matters the core to ofthem. our business – NZ Post employs around 6500 people and parcel post during lockdown. Hon Sir Michael“However, Cullen, we KNZM can’t solve the future of says has lost “tens of millions of dollars mail and Chairmanlogistics, and financial services – providing “This investment is good news for New mail services on our own. The Government of revenue” from the global pandemic. our customersNew Zealand and other Post Group stakeholders with an Zealand businesses who are looking to funding will allow us to continue to “Like so many other New Zealanders and assurance of performance and value. grow their e-commerce presence or are provide a nationwide mail network to businesses we don’t know what the long- already successful in this space, and for around 2.5 million addresses across 11 lasting impacts from COVID-19 will be. the customers who use those services,” urban and rural New Zealand at current NZ Post Annual Review 2014 “The equity injection provides NZ Post he says. service levels, while we work closely with Brian Roche with improved financial resilience. We will Government on a longer-term solution. The facility is due to open in 2022 Chiefand Executive Officer continue to keep the purse strings tight its construction will see around 350New Zealand“On Post parcels Group and courier services, we know as we manage our costs, expenditure and jobs through main contractor Aspec that online shopping will continue to grow efficiencies,” Walsh says. Construction plus 60 sub-contractors. – even with the uncertain economic times with COVID-19. We had been planning to

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5 NZ Post Annual Review 2014 NEWSTALK

GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE HIGHLIGHTS APPRENTICESHIPS

The automotive, transport and logistics industry is set to benefit from a new government scheme providing businesses with up to $16,000 to help pay the cost of each apprentice for the first two years.

he $380.6 million • NZC in Passenger Service (Level 3) with Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF) Apprenticeship Boost programme strands in school bus, urban bus, and announced in June which will pay costs of T is part of a wider government long distance bus. between $2500 and $6500 per year for initiative to keep apprentices in jobs • NZA in Automotive engineering – light learners of all ages to undertake vocational and support employers to invest in vehicle. education and training. new ones as part of the COVID-19 • NZ Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical Education minister Chris Hipkins says economic rebuild. (Level 6). the investment aims to give businesses The funding will be targeted towards • NZC in Forestry Operations (Level 3). more confidence in taking on apprentices industry skill needs where demand • NZA in Civil Infrastructure Trades. and this will be essential for fast-tracked is expected to grow, however, all infrastructure projects. It’s expected to reach around 18,000 apprenticeships (including those employers and up to 36,000 apprentices “Apprentices are significant investments outside the targeted areas) will be per year, with funding of up to $12,000 for firms, particularly in the early years of eligible for fees support. per apprentice in their first 12 months of their training, and can be the first to be Examples of training programmes include: training, and up to $6000 in their second laid off when companies have to tighten • NZ Certificate (NZC) in Commercial Road 12 months from August 2020 and up to their belts. Transport (Heavy Vehicle Operator) April 2022. “Without support of this kind after the (Level 3). The scheme builds on the $320m Targeted Global Financial Crisis, apprentices were CONTINUED ON FOLLOWING PAGE...

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JANET LANE

CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE... let go and when the economy picked up, New “Apprenticeship Boost is another substantial Zealand struggled with huge skills shortages Budget 2020 initiative that recognises the and had to pay more to find skilled people from contribution and commitment that employers overseas. dedicate to training their workforces through Social development minister Carmel Sepuloni will on-the-job training. oversee the administration of the scheme as part “Having Apprenticeship Boost alongside the of a “cross government response”. Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund “MSD has shown through its administration of the to financially support businesses who train CARMEL SEPULONI Government’s wage subsidy that it’s well placed apprentices is unprecedented, and significant to to support businesses in a timely and effective New Zealand’s post COVID-19 recovery,” Lane says. manner to help keep kiwis working,” Sepuloni Motor Trade Association chief executive Craig says. Pomare says he is “delighted” with the funding. Employers of apprentices will also have targeted “The workplace classroom is critical for our financial support available from three other sector and it’s great to see that recognised and schemes which includes: supported. Training the next generation of • Extending the existing MSD Mana in Mahi technicians will take priority with this initiative. A scheme ($30.3 million) for at risk people into great outcome for everyone,” he says. long-term sustainable work. John McDonald, general manager of agricultural • A new regional apprenticeship scheme which machinery supplier Landpower, says having a will invest in new apprenticeships in regional consistent number of apprentices is vital. The CRAIG POMARE New Zealand and particularly support displaced company employs 23 apprentices across New workers and Maori and Pacific peoples into Zealand. jobs. “Apprenticeship Boost, along with the removal • $19 million to support the seven existing Group of training fees, is a significant helping hand. Training Schemes to continue to employ around “It gives us confidence to keep our current 1700 apprentices and trainees and provide apprentices and provides us with a greater related services to host businesses. appetite to bring on more apprentices to build upon our pipeline of skilled technicians,” TRANSPORT INDUSTRY BACKS THE SCHEME McDonald says. Industry training organisation MITO is applauding the funding and says it’s an “unprecedented” move. Chief executive Janet Lane says the Government CHRIS HIPKINS is showing significant goodwill to businesses that take on apprentices.

JULY 2020 19 NEWSTALK

STEVEN NEWMAN EROAD RELEASES NEW LOGBOOK APP - NEW EHUBO COMING SOON

Transport technology company EROAD has released a new logbook app designed to help drivers and fleet managers comply with rules and fatigue management.

he Day Logbook program is NZTA “We have listened to our customers and says the Day Logbook was designed approved and compatible on both have taken on board driver feedback, “with the driver in mind because we TAndroid or iOS devices and supports on how to improve and simplify the wanted to make it really easy for them drivers to keep on top of their work and look and ease of use in this new app. to use”. rest hours. The previous version had a very busy “Only a few clicks or swipes The product was unveiled to customers screen and this new version uses a are needed for proactive time and media at an event at EROAD’s ‘traffic light’ system that is much easier management, and this is supported by Albany office on Wednesday. to use. automated alerts,” he says. It’s an update on the company’s first “The new EROAD Day Logbook uses new logbook released in 2014 and allows technology, with the new reimagined NEW EHUBO TO ARRIVE drivers to log into the app for their daily app for drivers and a cloud-based Newman also announced the company work schedule and log out at the end of administration platform, EROAD would be releasing a new version of its the day. provides the tools to simplify fatigue Ehubo device before the end of year. management,” Paulin says. It provides notifications and sound More details will follow, but it’s being alerts and allows drivers to present “The app enables drivers to capture described as a next generation unit log sheets for roadside checks and work and rest hours via smartphone or featuring driver-facing smart cameras compliance. tablet. It uses alerts and traffic light and driver fatigue detection capability. indicators to help drivers to comply For fleet managers, the app provides with the logbook rules and regulations cloud-based administration of driver and ensures a high level of compliance. logs, records for fleet management and a record of any violations. “EROAD Day Logbook has moved to exception reporting for violations, EROAD product manager Sarah Paulin as this is now a more customisable says the new logbook is a significant reporting function, which makes it step-change from the previous version. easier for fleet managers to coach and “The first version of logbook released in provide education to drivers,” she says. 2014, used the compliance regulations EROAD chief executive Steven Newman and software available at that time.

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Nick Leggett is the Road Transport Forum chief executive. He has had a distinguished career in local government, serving two terms as mayor of Porirua City from 2010, and was the youngest mayor in New Zealand, first elected to council in 1998 aged 19. NICK LEGGETT

hroughout the lockdown and post- Never a truer word was said. For all the WEBINAR TO UNDERSTAND CAUSE OF lockdown periods I have appeared announcements made by Government MAJOR ACCIDENTS Ta number of times on Radio New ministers that are meant to assist Safety is a major concern for road transport Zealand advocating for our industry businesses stay afloat, retain and hire staff, operators. As an industry we have put and the infrastructure and regulatory and provide employment to those who may a huge amount of time and effort into environment required to make it easier for lose their jobs, none of it will count if the improving our safety record over the last road transport operators to do their job. civil service can’t get its foot to the floor few years and in many areas good progress I thoroughly enjoy dealing with Radio and get programmes like the TTAF underway has been made. New Zealand; we are indeed lucky to and delivering results. Assisting our drivers and operators to have a public broadcaster of such a high develop the skills and management standard. A few weeks ago, I joined TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE HERE. systems to help them avoid accidents Kathryn Ryan’s excellent Nine-to-Noon I note that first quarter GDP figures recently will always be critical to our industry. programme to discuss the Government’s released showed only a 1.6% drop, The reality is that there are still too many recently announced Targeted Training predictions are that the second quarter, people who don’t make it home to their and Apprentices Fund (TTAF) and what which covered most of the time we were in families at the end of the day’s work. businesses need from government to get lockdown, could be as bad as 15-20%. Later this month I am co-hosting a back on their feet. Government and industries now need to webinar with Kelly McLuckie from Success As an industry with a driver shortage, this be focusing on recovery and that means Formula and Adam Gibson from Australia’s initiative is of great interest to us. We are working together to provide the right National Truck Accident Research Centre to in the process of setting up an industry regulatory environment, infrastructure go through the findings from a recently traineeship to provide a long-term solution projects, and workforce opportunities to released report into the cause of major to our driver shortage and it is good to stimulate increased economic activity for heavy vehicle accidents in Australia. see the Government understanding the years to come. We will look into the recent tragic increase importance of educational achievement What road transport operators require in truck driver fatalities across the Tasman across all industries. We will continue is progress on meaningful initiatives and the role that factors such as distraction discussions with the Education and that will alleviate some of the industry’s and fatigue have to play. There is a lot of Employment Ministers as we work to long-term challenges and give it the relevant information we can gain from the increase the attractiveness of a career best chance to further contribute to our Australian analysis and we are confident in trucking with the appropriate economic recovery. qualifications. that transport companies and all those in I am particularly thinking here of things and around the transport industry can take Regarding the economic impact of like increased access to training through away some learnings that we can apply to COVID-19, there was a point that Kathryn the proposed traineeship scheme, the the industry here. made as part of the discussion that has streamlining of the driver licence system and The webinar will take place at 11am on July resonated with me ever since: the development of a new operator rating 22 and registration is available at https:// “There are two New Zealands at the system (ORS). The traineeship scheme is in its nti-au.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ moment,” she said. “There are a lot early days but a new licence system and ORS tDV4EA5STMODkHzX04GZ6A. I look forward of public servants in secure incomes, have been in the pipeline for years and yet, to engaging with members of our industry fortunately, for now, and then our private are still some way off. on this important issue. sector is being torn to shreds by this. The My plea to government is to get its foot to public service needs to step up and get the floor, get these things out the door and the speed going. The question is can it be help us drive our economy forward. We liberated to do its part of the job?” cannot afford two New Zealands right now.

JULY 2020 23 PEOPLETALK

INTELLIGENT FLEET MANAGEMENT IN COVID-19

Essential workers, especially delivery drivers, are finding themselves in a tough situation amid the pandemic. Not only have large-scale panic buying habits pushed them to the economy frontline, but also the nation’s fragile transport system has made it CHRISTOPHER CHISMAN-DUFFY difficult to get to destinations on time. IS THE DIRECTOR AT WEBFLEET SOLUTIONS.

ith experts predicting social IMPROVE DRIVER BEHAVIOUR A system like this can work on every distancing to last for another Tracking driver behaviour on the road is vehicle and trip, and alert humans Wsix to 12 months, businesses difficult, let alone improving them. After when a vehicle shows signs of must brace themselves for another all, drivers’ objectives are simple and clear malfunction. This evaluation can period of heightened workload. It is - complete each job as quickly as possible. be used to further improve driving essential they keep their number one This can mean safety is sometimes less of behaviour and fuel usage. asset - their people - in good hands, a priority. Overtime, businesses will find especially during a pandemic. It is down to the employer to make sure themselves saving costs on fuel and So, what can they do to ensure drivers employees are safe before they get started keeping up with vehicle system stay safe, arrive on time, while on any job. ‘Gamification’ is a great way to replacements. The external benefits of keeping customers happy? achieve this. carbon footprint reduction also helps to build a positive company image. DIGITISE THE ROUTE Similar to a reward and recognition programme, gamification incentivises As workload increases, it is vital that WHY DIGITISE ? employees who practice safe, responsible businesses have an updated, agile By implementing the latest in fleet driving, whether it is reducing speed at a system to distribute jobs with high management technology, such as turn or braking less aggressively. At the end accuracy and efficiency. While manual those provided by Webfleet Solutions, of the day, the top performing drivers may route-planning can get most of the businesses can leverage the culture even receive a small bonus. job done, the process of collecting of reward and recognition, and data, segregating tasks and searching The benefits of this are twofold. Not only revolutionise the way in which their locations is time consuming and prone can businesses constantly monitor and vehicles are driven. improve safety driving procedures, but also to human error. With better awareness and the right drivers can feel motivated and entertained Moreover, the work quality is highly tools in place, employers can work to while they are on the road. After all, an dependent on the employee who protect vehicles from unnecessary wear employee who feels appreciated by the handles it, which can lose consistency and tear and high fuel consumption, business will only work to improve. over time. save costs and improve driver health Increasingly, businesses are moving from GREEN THE FLEET and safety. home-grown planning tools to digitised COVID-19 has slashed market activities solutions. As a software-as-a-solution, on a large scale, but the transport and digitised solutions process millions of delivery industry remains prosperous. While data probes and hundreds and thousands essential workers are highly valued and of messages. This data is then used to flag relied on by the wider public, businesses traffic events, pinpoint faster routes and are scratching their heads about how they generate highly accurate ETAs. can cut costs on fuel consumption. A digitised solution simplifies the way One way to do this is by implementing businesses manage vehicles and drivers eco-driving. While we are yet to welcome on the road, while allowing people to the era of electric vehicles, businesses focus on core business activities. Think of can stay ahead of the game by adopting a smartphone map or a GPS software, but a digitised system designated to monitor with the extra benefit of personalised, fuel consumption. real-time route planning solutions.

24 JULY 2020 PEOPLETALK

WE WON’T ACCEPT A TAX ON SOUTH ISLAND VEHICLE SHIPMENTS

Chris Carr is the fourth generation to run Carr & Haslam Transport, which was founded in 1862.The company specialises in the transport of vehicles and provides freight services throughout New Zealand. CHRIS CARR

Fresh on the heels of the Government’s trucking operator on the basis that they from government, so, in effect they already increase in Road User Charges, we have get improvements. That is, that there is a benefit from road user charges). another organisation attempting to charge tangible gain, of a debateable quantum. Apparently internal roadways that are trucks for road use. However, the transport operators and their essential for access, and are designed But this story is different. customers have accepted that there is a for forklift loadings are suddenly not need for a VBS system, and it has been They have no authority to tax, and there adequate for trucks. Also, apparently, implemented. are no roads, just yard space. we are benefitting immensely from their From July 1, PoL have decided to use an roads, and we should be paying for them. This is about the underperforming (by their internal vehicle management programme admission, not mine) Port of Lyttelton (PoL), Their argument was that the roads are solely (named Venus) to assist them manage who have, for years, treated the movement there for trucks to service ships, and that vehicles shipped through the port. This is of vehicles across their wharf with we should pay for roads, loading areas and essentially a cargo management system, contempt. The cargo discharge areas are storage. Something like charging a courier and has been in use in Auckland for some just a moving patch of dirt, shunted to the for delivering your parcel, because they years. This was needed because PoL have end of the wharf, unsealed, and thoroughly drove into your yard, and stopped while essentially held a very hands-off position on unsuitable. they delivered. vehicle imports, as they have not considered This ‘coincidentally’ appears to be linked to Port of Lyttelton has had some serious them of much importance. the Venus system, for which they want us to issues, not of their making. The Christchurch Suddenly though, as they discover how pay an appearance fee per vehicle. This fee earthquakes, the first on September 4, far short of meeting MPI, Customs and would add somewhere between $5 to $10 2010, and followed by two in 2011, security requirements they have been, per vehicle shipped across the port for no gain damaged the port as well as the city. they have purchased the right to use the except to PoL’s bottom line. It is effectively a Ten years on, rebuilding is not complete, Venus system, and it has to be paid for. tax on vehicles sold in the South Island. and this, combined with some additional They seem to believe it to be like the VBS, Somewhere in there they’ve lost the fact expenditure for needed and previously in that they expect the road carriers to pay that their customers (the shipping lines) deferred expansion, has meant that the port them for it. They are also seeking payment pay them for providing the necessary is still incomplete and the rebuilding is still from other parties in the process, and may infrastructure to load and unload vessels, in progress. even be attempting to “triple dip” in this and that their scheduled charges contain a Recently PoL signed up for the same VBS cost recovery. separate item for the charge of servicing the system (Australian owned) that is used in Venus has no similarity to the VBS at all. vessel, per item of cargo discharge. There is Ports of Auckland and Napier. They also There is no gain for road carriers. All of the also a separate charge based on the vessel use a Container Depot Management system benefits of using the system are all for the size and duration in port for the wharf for their empty depot in Christchurch. The port, and that allows them to update their structure itself. premise of these systems for us transport internal management systems. There is no Typically a vessel call would benefit them in operators is that it reduces truck waiting external benefit to road carriers. Simply, the area of $50,000 to $100,000. time, and makes trucks and Ports/depots they have failed in the past to have suitable more efficient. After many years of use in When asked what benefit we would systems, and have updated their processes. Auckland we know it certainly benefits the receive from the Venus system they were port, and the benefit to the road operator And that is where the Road User Charges not able to advise of any. Nothing. is debateable, but is accepted. The arguments begin. And that brings us to July 1 when the container depot operating system has only I was told that we should be paying for system was introduced. benefitted the container depots. the infrastructure of the port, because we Not wanting to incur any additional costs For Port of Lyttelton, the VBS system comes pay road user charges for using the roads for services not received, I advised verbally at a cost, and this cost is charged to the (incidentally PoL is owned by Christchurch (after two written advices) that we couldn’t City Council which receives RUC money Continued on following page...

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Continued from previous page... pay for their own management systems. an unwilling party who receives no The real concern is that this might be a I was told that our port access would be benefit from that charge, threatening “thin end of the wedge” approach to the operation of a truckie, from a cancelled, and that we would have to get test the waters before other ports apply dominant monopoly position. someone else to pick up vehicles from them. the same charging methods to charge us We will continue our discussions, but in all more. And in this, us is you, because From a port which has recently been in the a time of considerable financial pressure transport costs inevitably find their way news for allegations of bullying tactics, I we do not intend to bow down to bully through to the end user. guess I should have expected that response. tactics, which unfairly seek to recover On your behalf we will resist these costs. Here we have a port, attempting “business as usual” costs incurred in the to apply an unjustified charge, to course of someone else’s business.

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was hoping to write in this month’s wrong Government to manage our economy column about subjects other than back to health, it appears clueless in that ICOVID-19 except for a few congratulatory regard. Pile on the debt seems to be their only comments. strategy. I was also hoping to be able to make positive Now I am having doubts about their ability to noises about the pending trans-Tasman manage the health outcomes. The Minister of bubble and how that might ease some of the Health’s willingness to throw officials under economic pain we are facing. Further, I would the bus by blaming them in totality for the have liked to have been able to congratulate border blunders shows just how much this which has been useful in forming our the Government and officials on a job well Government is becoming increasingly out of submission. Once we have sent our submission done. touch with the mood in New Zealand. in it will be posted to the MIA website. Instead, I find myself regularly doing a Delivering border controls may be an Looking forward we are commissioning some face palm, muttering damn and becoming operational matter and the Director-general of work to develop a two page ‘cheat sheet’ increasingly bemused as I read daily Health may have apologised for the blunders, which describes the value of the new vehicle the unfolding cockups over managing but the Minister remains accountable for the sector to New Zealand’s economy. our borders to control the inadvertent policy decisions and ensuring those decisions It has been some time since any work has importation of COVID-19. are in fact operationalised. been done which provides a clear description I am not alone, the discontent among New The coalition Government is showing all of the size and economic contribution to Zealanders at large is readily apparent. the signs that is it tired, is running out of New Zealand’s economy arising from the importation of vehicles into our country. It ought not to be that hard to protect our ideas and there remains a chasm of ideology Having a clear set of economic indicators borders. Costly maybe, but not hard. We between the coalition partners. will help us in discussions with officials and deserve better. NZ First’s withdrawal of support for light rail, politicians. Protecting our borders is not that difficult, it albeit for reasons that I don’t agree with, I would like to end this month’s column by just requires application of risk assessment is nevertheless the right outcome. Light rail mentioning the continued press releases by principles to guide and inform policies. Having from central Auckland to the airport is in my manufacturers on the electrification of new rid New Zealand domestically of COVID-19 our view ludicrous. Why resort to old and tired vehicle models, technology improvements in only risk is the border. That simple statement 19th century technology for the 21st century batteries and continued fuel cell developments implies one thing, and only one thing. Protect outcomes. Wellington’s metro rail (lack of) for both light and heavy vehicles. our border with all necessary steps to lock in reliability continues to demonstrate this. our hard-earned gains at ridding our country On the flip side, it is pleasing to see the It remains my view that this technology will of COVID-19. Government has supported free vocational find its way to our shores plenty fast enough without the need for regulatory intervention. While the cost of testing and accommodating training and also provided grants to employers Or put another way, regulatory invention people returning to New Zealand might for each apprenticeship taken on. With an will not see it come any faster, it will just be high, it is several magnitudes of order ageing workforce in our sector getting new impose unnecessary and unreasonable costs cheaper to undertake than having New skills in at the front end remains a priority. on consumers. Zealand go into lockdown again. Proposed changes to the Import Health Disclaimer: These are my views, not necessarily Up to this point in time, I thought this Standard (IHS) have been a little confusing, the views of the MIA. Government was the right Government to have the rationale for some of the changes was during the pandemic to manage the health of not apparent of the discussion document. New Zealanders. I have no doubt that it is the However, MPI has responded to our questions

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TOTAL COMMERCIAL VEHICLE If you’re looking to purchase a new truck or equipment REGISTRATIONS CLIMB BACK talk to UDC FROM COVID LOWS

ew and used commercial vehicle registrations were buoyant in June, Nboth reaching similar levels on the same period last year. Total registrations of new trucks and buses over 3500kg GVM sits at 437 units for June. This is down 3.3% compared to the same period the year before which saw 452 registrations of new commercials. A total of 2230 new trucks and buses have hit the road in the year-to-date compared to 3078 for the same period the previous year. Continued on following page...

NEW HEAVY TRUCKS : Over 23,001kg NEW LIGHT TRUCKS : 3,500 - 9,000kg

% % OF MAKE JUNE’20 JUNE’19 % CHANGE % OF YTD’20 YTD’19 MAKE JUNE’20 JUNE’19 CHANGE MARKET YTD’20 YTD’19 MARKET ISUZU 28 23 21.7 17.3 113 172 FUSO 39 42 -7.1 21.1 165 207 SCANIA 19 27 -29.6 11.7 118 79 ISUZU 38 40 -5.0 20.5 178 221 DAF 19 14 35.7 11.7 56 119 FIAT 30 13 130.8 16.2 113 129 KENWORTH 18 20 -10 11.1 83 144 MERCEDES-BENZ 18 13 38.5 9.7 74 95 VOLVO 14 13 7.7 8.6 154 172 HINO 14 16 -12.5 7.6 81 124 MERCEDES-BENZ 11 17 -35.3 6.8 60 78 IVECO 12 12 0.0 6.5 32 78 IVECO 11 8 37.5 6.8 38 24 CHEVROLET 9 1 800.0 4.9 21 17 HINO 8 20 -60 4.9 63 120 OTHER 25 25 0.0 13.5 164 148 FUSO 8 16 -50 4.9 63 114 TOTAL 185 162 14.2 100.0 828 1019 UD TRUCKS 7 9 -22.2 4.3 46 70 OTHER 19 28 -32.1 11.7 120 197 NEW BUSES : OVER 3,500KG TOTAL 162 195 -16.9 100.0 914 1289 % OF MAKE JUNE’20 JUNE’19 % Change MARKET YTD’20 YTD’19 NEW MEDIUM TRUCKS : 9,000 - 23,000kg SCANIA 7 0 0.0 41.2 25 3 ISUZU 4 2 100.0 23.5 11 20 % OF MAKE JUNE’20 JUNE’19 % Change MARKET YTD’20 YTD’19 FUSO 4 0 0.0 23.5 13 14 ISUZU 37 26 42.3 50.7 151 212 FORD 1 7 -85.7 5.9 22 45 HINO 18 23 -21.7 24.7 92 129 OTHER 1 8 -87.5 5.9 35 124 FUSO 10 11 -9.1 13.7 55 95 TOTAL 17 17 0.0 100.0 104 206 IVECO 4 2 100.0 5.5 25 24 MERCEDES-BENZ 2 2 0.0 2.7 13 10 OTHER 2 14 -85.7 2.7 48 96 TOTAL 73 78 -6.4 100.0 384 566 Your first choice in truck & equipment finance Ph 0800 500 832 or visit www.udc.co.nz UDC Finance Limited lending criteria applies.

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Continued from previous page... If you’re looking A total of 771 used trucks have hit the The new heavy vehicle segment over to purchase a new road in the year-to-date compared to 23,000kg GVM was down 16.9% truck or equipment 1103 in the same period last year. year-on-year with a total of 162 units talk to UDC Hino is market leader for used trucks registered in June. This compares to 195 in June with 39 units registered and a in the same period the previous year. 23.2% market share. This is up 25.8% In the year-to date, the segment has compared to the 31 registered in the registered a total of 914 units compared same period last year. to 1289 for the same period last year. is second, up 5.4% with 39 units Isuzu Isuzu leads the segment for the month, registered and a 23.25 market share. up 21.7% with 28 units and a 17.3% Isuzu is market leader for the month with Toyota is third, up 15.2% with 38 market share. 107 new units registered and a 24.5% registered (22.6%). market share. It was up 17.6% compared Scania and DAF share second spot each Mitsubishi follows, down 25% with 15 to the 91 units registered in the same registering 19 (11.7%). units registered, Nissan down 42.9% period the year prior. (8), Mazda up 40% (7), Ford up (3), Scania is down 29.6% year-on-year Fuso is in second spot for the month, down Kenworth unchanged (3), Mitsubishi while DAF is up 35.7%. Kenworth is 11.6% with 61 units registered and a 14% Fuso up (3) and Fiat down 60% (2). third, down 10% with 18 (11.1%). market share. Hino is third, down 32.2% with 40 registered (9.2%). Mercedes-Benz follows, down 8.8% with 31 registered, Fiat up 130.8% (30), Iveco up 17.4% (27), Scania down 3.7% (26), DAF up 42.9% (20), Kenworth down 10% (18) and Volvo up 7.7% (14). Total registrations of used trucks and buses over 3500kg GVM sits at 168 for June. This is up 3.1% compared to the same period last year. Isuzu NZ general manager Dave Ballantyne says it’s a good result and there is still some catch up going on following the lockdown period and that had an effect in the month of June.

NEW LIGHT COMMERCIAL MAKES : Under 3,500kg NEW TRUCKS & BUSES MAKES : Over 3,500kg % MARKET MAKE JUNE’20 JUNE’19 CHANGE SHARE YTD’20 YTD’19 MAKE JUN’20 JUN’19 % CHANGE MARKET YTD’20 YTD’19 TOYOTA 920 973 -5.4 22.4 3694 4622 ISUZU 107 91 17.6 24.5 453 625 FORD 714 1148 -37.8 17.4 3668 5710 FUSO 61 69 -11.6 14.0 296 430 HOLDEN 484 682 -29.0 11.8 1784 2699 HINO 40 59 -32.2 9.2 236 373 MITSUBISHI 390 530 -26.4 9.5 1778 3054 MERCEDES-BENZ 31 34 -8.8 7.1 166 195 ISUZU 270 286 -5.6 6.6 1019 1650 FIAT 30 13 130.8 6.9 133 129 NISSAN 251 364 -31.0 6.1 1077 1992 IVECO 27 23 17.4 6.2 134 135 MAZDA 170 199 -14.6 4.1 823 1202 SCANIA 26 27 -3.7 5.9 153 93 MERCEDES-BENZ 148 86 72.1 3.6 494 520 DAF 20 14 42.9 4.6 62 126 LDV 122 154 -20.8 3.0 357 737 KENWORTH 18 20 -10.0 4.1 83 144 VOLKSWAGEN 101 164 -38.4 2.5 450 641 VOLVO 14 13 7.7 3.2 155 180 OTHER 533 617 -13.6 13.0 2610 3834 OTHER 63 89 -29.2 14.4 359 648 TOTAL 4103 5203 -21.1 100.0 17754 26661 TOTAL 437 452 -3.3 100.0 2230 3078

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Continued from previous page... Volvo follows, up 7.7% with 14 units If you’re looking registered, Mercedes-Benz down 35.3% to purchase a new (11), Iveco up 37.5% (11), Hino down truck or equipment 60% (8), Fuso down 50% (8) and UD talk to UDC Trucks down 22.2% (7). The new medium truck segment between 9000kg and 23,000kg GVM was down 6.4% year-on-year with 73 units registered in June compared to 78 in the same period last year. Isuzu takes top spot in the segment for The new light commercial segment the month, up 42.3% with 37 units between 3500kg and 9000kg GVM Isuzu is second, down 5% with 38 units registered and a 50.7% market share. featuring trucks, vans and buses was registered and a 20.5% share. Fiat is Hino is second, down 21.7% with 18 up 14.2% year-on-year with 185 units third, up 130.8% with 30 registered units registered and a 24.7% market registered, compared with 162 in the (16.2%). share. Fuso is third, down 9.1% with same period the year before. Mercedes-Benz follows, up 38.5% 10 registered (13.7%). Fuso leads the segment, down 7.1% with 18 units, Hino down 12.5% (14), Iveco follows, up 100% with four units with 39 units registered and a 21.1% Iveco unchanged (12) and Chevrolet up and Mercedes-Benz unchanged with two. market share. 800% (9).

USED HEAVY TRUCKS : Over 23,001kg USED TRUCKS & BUSES MAKES : Over 3,500kg % OF MAKE JUNE’20 JUNE’19 % CHANGE MARKET YTD’20 YTD’19 MAKE JUN’20 JUNE’19 % CHANGE MARKET YTD’20 YTD’19 KENWORTH 3 3 0.0 42.9 8 13 HINO 39 31 25.8 23.2 136 221 TADANO 1 0.0 14.3 1 1 ISUZU 39 37 5.4 23.2 169 230 MACK 1 0.0 14.3 2 1 TOYOTA 38 33 15.2 22.6 186 231 OTHER 2 7 -71.4 28.6 36 68 MITSUBISHI 15 20 -25.0 8.9 68 117 TOTAL 7 10 -30.0 100.0 47 83 NISSAN 8 14 -42.9 4.8 51 105 MAZDA 7 5 40.0 4.2 26 27 FORD 3 1 200.0 1.8 12 24 USED MEDIUM TRUCKS : 9,000 - 23,000kg KENWORTH 3 3 0.0 1.8 8 13 % OF MAKE JUNE’20 JUNE’19 % CHANGE MARKET YTD’20 YTD’19 MITSUBISHI FUSO 3 2 50.0 1.8 13 21 ISUZU 5 4 25.0 55.6 12 20 FIAT 2 5 -60.0 1.2 21 18 HINO 1 2 -50.0 11.1 6 17 OTHER 11 12 -8.3 6.5 81 96 OTHER 3 4 -25.0 33.3 21 30 TOTAL 168 163 3.1 100.0 771 1103 TOTAL 9 10 -10.0 100.0 39 67 USED BUSES : Over 3,500kg USED LIGHT TRUCKS : 3,500 - 9,000kg % OF MAKE JUNE’20 JUNE’19 % CHANGE MARKET YTD’20 YTD’19 % OF MAKE JUINE’20 JUNE’19 % CHANGE MARKET YTD’20 YTD’19 SCANIA 1 0 0.0 50.0 3 TOYOTA 38 32 18.8 25.3 186 227 OTHER 1 3 -66.7 50.0 21 35 HINO 37 29 27.6 24.7 125 189 TOTAL 2 3 -33.3 100.0 24 35 ISUZU 34 33 3.0 22.7 153 206 MITSUBISHI 15 18 -16.7 10.0 62 105 MAZDA 7 5 40.0 4.7 26 27 NISSAN 7 14 -50.0 4.7 45 97 FORD 3 1 200.0 2.0 6 5 OTHER 9 8 12.5 6.0 58 62 TOTAL 150 140 7.1 100.0 661 918

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Continued from previous page... Registrations for new commercials (under 3500kg) were down 21.1% year-on- year with 4103 units registered in June compared to 5203 last year. In the year-to-date, there have been 17,754 registrations in this segment compared to 26,661 for the same period last year. Toyota takes the top spot, down 5.4% with 920 units registered and a 22.4% market share. “Year to date the market is down 29.1% third, up 50% with 54 (5.6%). Ford is second, down 37.8% with 714 in a year that is heavily affected by the Isuzu follows, down 2.4% with 41 units, units registered and a 17.4% share. Holden COVID-19 pandemic. Hino up 25.8% (39), Ford up 7.1% (30), is third, down 29% with 484 (11.8%). “The first six months of the year has been a Mitsubishi down 12.9% (27), Chevrolet up Mitsubishi follows, down 26.4% with 390 year of two quarters. The first quarter saw 9.1% (12), Holden up 20% (12) and Fiat units, Isuzu down 5.6% (270), Nissan the sales of 32,833 new vehicles while the down 15.4% (11). down 31% (251), Mazda down 14.6% April to June quarter has seen just 20,866 The new tractor segment was down 1.5% (170), Mercedes-Benz up 72.1% (148), LDV new registrations, a reduction of 11,967 year-on-year with 131 units registered in down 20.8% (122) and Volkswagen down units for the quarter,” Crawford says. June compared to 133 in the same period 38.4% (101). The used heavy truck segment over last year. Overall registrations in June (including 23,000kg GVM was down 30% with a total John Deere leads, down 4.5% with 42 passenger cars) was down 17.5% (2438 of seven units registered. units registered and a 32.1% share. units) year-on-year with 11,514 vehicles. This includes Kenworth with three Massey Ferguson is second, up 80% with Pure electric vehicle continued their modest registrations and Tadano and Mack with 18 registered and a 13.7% share. Case IH is rate of monthly registrations at 131 units one each. third, unchanged with 15 units (11.5%). for June, with 54 PHEVs and 590 hybrid Used medium trucks between 9000kg and Deutz-Fahr and Class follow both up vehicles sold for the month. 23,000kg GVM were down 10% with nine 85.7% with 13 units each, Fendt up 75% The market overall to the end of June is units registered. This includes Isuzu with (7), New Holland down 25% (6), Tractor down 29.1% (22,060 units) on the first six five registrations and Hino with one. down 28.6% (5), Kubota down 78.9% (4), months of 2019. Used light commercials between 3500kg and JCB up with three units. Meanwhile, the top three models for the and 9000kg GVM were up 12% year-on- month of June were the Ford Ranger (641 year with 960 units registered in June units), followed by the Toyota Hilux (595) compared to 857 units and Holden Colorado third (482). in the same period last USED TRACTOR REGISTRATIONS year. Motor Industry Association chief executive MAKE JUN’20 JUN’19 % CHANGE % OF YTD’20 YTD’19 David Crawford says the month of June Toyota leads, up 14% MARKET JOHN DEERE 16 10 60.0 28.1 56 15 reflects a steady but weaker market with 447 units and a MASSEY FERGUSON 8 4 100.0 14.0 38 25 compared to 2019. Sales of both passenger 46.6% market share. NEW HOLLAND 4 7 -42.9 7.0 31 12 and commercial vehicles were down, Nissan is second, up FORD 3 2 50.0 5.3 13 11 confirmation the market is tightening its 8% with 230 units CLAAS 3 0.0 5.3 9 2 belt in a recession. (24% share). Mazda is CASE 3 2 50.0 5.3 18 10 OTHER 20 22 -9.1 35.1 125 127 TOTAL 57 47 21.3 100.0 290 202

USED LIGHT COMMERCIAL MAKES : UNDER 3,500KG MARKET USED TRACTOR REGISTRATIONS MAKE JUN’20 JUN’19 MOVEMENT % CHANGE SHARE YTD’20 YTD’19 % OF TOYOTA 447 392 14.0 46.6 1925 2548 MAKE JUN’20 JUN’19 % CHANGE MARKET YTD’20 YTD’19 NISSAN 230 213 8.0 24.0 1065 1277 JOHN DEERE 42 44 -4.5 32.1 208 274 MAZDA 54 36 Up 1 50.0 5.6 198 257 MASSEY FERGUSON 18 10 80.0 13.7 86 94 ISUZU 41 42 Down 2 -2.4 4.3 190 256 CASE IH 15 15 0.0 11.5 50 87 HINO 39 31 25.8 4.1 136 221 DEUTZ-FAHR 13 7 85.7 9.9 35 42 FORD 30 28 Up 1 7.1 3.1 151 244 CLAAS 13 7 85.7 9.9 34 30 MITSUBISHI 27 31 Down 1 -12.9 2.8 114 176 FENDT 7 4 75.0 5.3 29 31 CHEVROLET 12 11 Up 1 9.1 1.3 56 88 NEW HOLLAND 6 8 -25.0 4.6 56 96 HOLDEN 12 10 Up 1 20.0 1.3 67 92 TRACTOR 5 7 -28.6 3.8 25 50 FIAT 11 13 Down 2 -15.4 1.1 102 98 KUBOTA 4 19 -78.9 3.1 47 78 OTHER 57 50 14.0 5.9 277 326 JCB 3 1 200.0 2.3 6 23 TOTAL 960 857 12.0 100.0 4281 5583 OTHER 5 11 -54.5 3.8 64 67 TOTAL 131 133 -1.5 100.0 640 872 30 JULY 2020 TELETRAC NAVMAN LAUNCHES ELECTRONIC DISTANCE RECORDER

Teletrac Navman is launching a new custom-built electronic distance recorder for trailers, following NZ Transport Agency approval.

IAN DANIEL

he device was designed with Operators can self-install the device a large clear screen. This device ticks practical input from Kiwi transport and use it as part of their Teletrac all the boxes for a busy operator. Toperators and uses new technology Navman RUC management solution. “Feedback from customers is that developed in New Zealand. “In the development of this solution, electronic RUC saves them hours of admin The device is part of Teletrac Navman’s we spoke with our transport operator time and even brings in a steady flow electronic road user charges (RUC) customers to get feedback on exactly of rebates for off-road travel. With the system, and will automate RUC licence what they needed – and this solution upcoming increases in road user charges, payment and display, and calculate is a result,” Asia Pacific vice-president every kilometre left unclaimed represents off-road rebates for heavy trailers and managing director Ian Daniel even more lost value to a business. independently of prime movers. says. “Staying on top of regular rebates also It is a self-contained, sealed device that “Automated RUC management is a very assists a business with its cashflow,” generates power directly from the wheel’s popular technology. Our customers Daniel says. rotation. There are no wires and no wanted something they could easily interference with the trailer ABS, EBS or install themselves, that was self- other systems. contained and self-powered, and had

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IVECO ADDS EXTRA POWER TO EUROCARGO

Iveco has added a new engine, horsepower and transmission option to its medium duty Euro6 Eurocargo range.

he higher power Tector 7 engine a single after-treatment system featuring The ZF Eurotronic 12-Speed automated is available on ML160 and ML180 passive DPF (diesel particulate filter). manual transmission option is Tvariants and produces 320 hp (239 The HI-SCR system provides many benefits available across the range including on kW) at 2500rpm and 1100 Nm of torque compared to EGR and SCR equivalents, ML120 models. at 1250 rpm, from the 6-cylinder, 6.7 including reduced fuel consumption and This brings the number of transmission litre unit. This increases power and torque reduced tare weight. choices available in the range to by 40 hp and 100 Nm over the standard It also uses fewer components for four. The other three choices are the engine. increased simplicity and does not ZF 6-speed automated, 9-speed The latest addition meets the Euro6 require driver regeneration, providing manual and the Allison 5-speed full measure using Iveco’s HI-SCR technology – reduced vehicle downtime. automatic. CONTINUED ON FOLLOWING PAGE...

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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE... Iveco New Zealand dealer principal great package for operators wanting to Prior to making the new specification Jason Keddie says the new specifications tow a trailer.” options available in New Zealand, Iveco would increase the appeal of the Euro6 The added output and spread of Australia conducted local trials over a two- Eurocargo models and open up some gears, delivers improved gradeability year period during which time four vehicles new applications for the range with 32 performance and makes the Eurocargo covered 400,000 plus kilometres over a tonne GCM available. ideal for operators engaged in a range of range of operating conditions. “The availability of a 320 hp/1100 metropolitan and regional work, he says. The latest specification options can be Nm engine option, combined with the “For general freight and more specialised selected at the time of ordering and 12-speed Eurotronic AMT, provides a applications, such as car carrying, container are now available from the Iveco dealer or construction where operators may network. need to transport extra vehicles, cargo or small to medium machines, there’s now a Eurocargo to suit,” Keddie says.

The availability of a 320 hp/1100 Nm engine option, combined with the 12-speed Eurotronic AMT, provides a great package for operators wanting to tow a trailer.

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MITSUBISHI NZ TO RELEASE EXPRESS DELIVERY VAN

Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand (MMNZ) is adding to its commercial line-up with the first new van offering in seven years.

he Express is due to land in “Backed by our 50-strong dealer network September with the 1.6-litre six- and factory-trained technicians, we Tspeed manual transmission model expect interest to be high,” Congdon says. priced at $47,990 and the 2.0-litre “For customers looking for function six-speed dual clutch automatic and flexibility, dual sliding doors and transmission priced at $52,990. a number of accessories ensure easy The new van comes with manual and configuration of the Express van for auto options and provides 5.2m3 capacity different business requirements. and up to 1150kg payload and follows We believe these “We believe these practical features – the popular L300 which sold 38,806 units practical features along with a strong value proposition from 1980 to 2015. – will attract transport operators and It’s also the first product for Mitsubishi – along with delivery drivers back to Mitsubishi,” he customers manufactured in France by says. Alliance partner Renault. a strong value The van is built to support busy delivery MMNZ marketing and corporate affairs head drivers and also includes a rear bumper Reece Congdon says the company is “thrilled proposition – will with an integrated step for easy loading to be adding the Express to our line-up, and unloading. and to be able to provide a compelling new attract transport It’s accessible through the dual sliding option for light commercial operators”. operators side doors and full-width rear barn doors “This highly specced van is a different (glazed with 85 and 160-degree stops). proposition and a worthy successor to and delivery Measuring 1268mm between the wheel our popular L300 model. housings, the Express comfortably “We strongly believe that operators drivers back to accommodates standard-width NZ looking for function and flexibility, at pallets or GIB sheet. exceptional value, will welcome the Mitsubishi To ensure load stability and security, the opportunity to get the Express van cargo area features 16 in-built cargo rings working for their bottom line. – three floor-mounted and five side-

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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE... mounted on both sides. Each model has a speed manual transmission, delivering SAFETY bulkhead complete with load through flap 103kW/340Nm max power and torque; Standard features include cruise control to extend the load length. The passenger or the 2.0L single-turbo diesel with a with speed limiter, stop and start (with under-seat storage compartment flap can slick six-speed dual clutch automatic manual off switch), and hill start assist. also be opened to load objects through it transmission (6DCT), which delivers up to Also standard are reversing sensor, anti- and up to the dash. 125kW/380Nm. lock braking system (ABS), electronic The manual model tares at 1810kg, Both models are front wheel drive with stability control (ESC), electronic brakeforce offering a 1150kg max payload and Extended Grip – a traction-control mode distribution (EBD), and a dead angle (wide 2000kg braked towing capacity. The auto activated by the driver to assist in low- view) vision with mirror in the passenger weighs in at 1869kg with a max payload grip conditions. sunvisor. of 1116kg and 1715kg braked towing The Express features five airbags: CAB capacity. Both models have a 3098mm driver and passenger front and curtain wheelbase. The Express has three seats up front, with airbags, and a driver thorax airbag. The It will be available in white solid, red added comfort for the driver thanks to passenger under-seat storage box can be solid, black metallic and silver metallic. manual height and lumbar adjustment, opened to load objects through it and up as well as height and reach steering Interior trim is a hard-wearing black fabric to the dash. wheel adjustment. and 16-inch steel wheels are standard, To assist drivers to load and unload safely, and a full-size spare is stored under the The audio unit is enabled for Bluetooth both models have a rearview camera. They cargo floor. and USB connection, offering hands-free also have dusk-sensing auto headlights telephone and music streaming. and rain-sensing windscreen wipers. ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION The driver can gain easy access to Customers have two engine and equipment, utilising the open storage transmission options to choose from. on top of the dash, while both variants There’s the 1.6L twin-turbo diesel include an integrated smartphone engine, paired with an efficient six- cradle.

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PLENTY OF BITE IN SHELBY SUPER SNAKE

Matamata-based Shelby New Zealand will be building and selling right-hand drive F-150s based on Ford USA’s pick-up platform.

ales manager Ross Prevette says Shelby NZ will offer the entire line-up Sof Shelby F-150 trucks, including the all-new supercharged 4×4 Super Snake Sport. The new Shelby Super Snake Sport has a 575kW 5.0-litre V8 and replaces the legendary SVT Lightning. It will accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 3.45 seconds and go from 0 to 160km/h and back to 0 in 8.3 seconds.As well as the ultra-fast Sport truck, company director Malcolm Sankey says other models to be All Shelby NZ vehicles are Low Volume The first batch of New Zealand-built introduced locally include the Shelby F-150 Vehicle Technical Association (LVVTA) right-hand drive Shelby F-150 trucks 4 x 4 Off Road model, the F-150 Super certified where applicable and carry has been pre-sold, but orders for Snake Street Truck and the F-150 Raptor. a Shelby NZ three-year/60,000km future builds are being taken now. All are based on Ford’s F-150 Supercrew warranty. cab which can seat up to five adults.

36 JULY 2020 NEWS IN BRIEF HYUNDAI APPOINTS MARTIN TESLA SEMI HELPS ZEILINGER TO LEAD FUEL CELL VEHICLE DELIVERIES TRUCKS AND BUSES The electric Tesla Semi truck has Hyundai Motor Group has appointed Martin been photographed delivering Zeilinger as executive vice-president and head Model 3 and Model Y cars as the of its commercial vehicle (CV) development unit. company ramped up its sprint to Zeilinger brings 30 years’ experience on close its second quarter and first commercial vehicle development with a focus half of 2020 on a high note. on autonomous driving and eco-friendly The Semi was spotted technologies. at California’s Rocklin He is now tasked with all R&D capabilities supercharger, appearing to for Hyundai commercial vehicles while also be linked to two 150kWh supercharger stalls which indicates Tesla’s spearheading development of commercial vehicles such as fuel cell trucks battery tech has improved as it was seen three years ago attached to and buses. four or five supercharger stalls at once. Zeilinger, who started on July 1, says he is “very proud joining Hyundai More on Tesla’s tech is expected to be announced at its Battery Day on Motor Group on the way to global growth with new technologies”. September 15. “The commercial vehicle industry has big environmental and Semi sightings have been reported by the Tesla community online which economic challenges but also has big chances for efficient and clean also has photos of Tesla delivery centres filling up. transportation with the relevant new technologies and vehicles. It’s possible the Semi’s updated Megacharger setup could reveal the “I am looking forward to bring my experience in a new business Class 8 truck has been installed with a more efficient battery unit, environment,” Zeilinger says. Teslarati reports in a story about chief executive Elon Musk rallying Prior to joining Hyundai, he worked at Daimler AG and has experience staff towards a “break even” goal. developing autonomous and electrified trucks. DRIVER SERVICE HELPS SPECIALIST JOB BOARD STEER BUSINESSES IN TARGETS DEALERSHIPS THE RIGHT DIRECTION A new job board specifically designed Driver Guide Hire (DGH) is helping to meet the needs of the Australian and transport companies juggle New Zealand dealership industry is being demanding tasks brought about by launched. COVID-19. Dealershipjobs.co.nz is a speciality job DGH is a job-based driver hire and careers site which caters exclusively to service that supplies commercial the retail and wholesale dealership sector. drivers on a job-by-job basis – for fixed terms, seasonal assignments Servicing dealerships of all sizes in both or ad hoc, helping clients to save time and money. regional and metropolitan locations, the “During such unpredictable times, hiring permanent members of staff new job matching technology will make may no longer be viable,” DGH founding director Bodhi Vette says. it easier for employers to connect with job seekers who have relevant “Our business offers companies the option to hire skilled drivers one job experience working in automotive, truck, bus, earthmoving, farm at a time, offering full flexibility and an alternative way to source drivers machinery, material handling, access equipment, marine, motorcycle, based on workload and demand.” caravan and other dealerships. Established in 2012, DGH is a family-owned and operated New Zealand Co-founder Tony Flynn says the concept was born after observing “a company facilitating the truck and transport industries, as well as significant need among both employers and job seekers working within other sectors in the New Zealand driver space. the industry who were frustrated by the time being wasted on traditional It has close to 1000 drivers signed up and available for hire throughout generalist job boards”. the country.

PORTS OF AUCKLAND INSTALLS VERTICAL GARDEN Ports of Auckland has installed the world’s largest soil-based vertical garden company Hanging on its new car-handling building on the city waterfront. Gardens with components Ports of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson says the vertical garden “is one manufactured in New of several design features of the new building that will improve the look of Zealand as part of a the port and better integrate it into the central city”. Department of Corrections prisoner rehabilitation “As it grows, the vertical garden will help turn what could be a boring, programme. functional building into a local landmark which increases bio-diversity and greens the central city. The garden has been planted with 75% New Zealand native plants with around 40 species “Another great feature of the garden is that its production is a collaboration used, all chosen because they require less water and fewer nutrients. between Ports of Auckland and a number of fantastic local businesses and Around 3800 plants have been used in the installation, pre-grown in felt organisations,” Gibson says. pockets by the team at Pukekohe-based Joy Plants. The soil-based vertical garden system was invented by New Zealand

JULY 2020 37 NEWS IN BRIEF FLEETS INVITED TO SWIRE BULK TO VIRTUAL SAFETY SERVE NZ MARKET EXHIBITION WITH NEW Road safety charity Brake is inviting VESSELS fleet operators and suppliers to Swire Bulk’s new vessel MV participate in a virtual exhibition as Singan has completed a full part of its Global Fleet Champions load of export logs for China initiative. after its maiden arrival at Port The event is launching on August 1 Taranaki. and showcases projects, products and It’s the first of 10 new partnerships that improve road safety vessels for the company (the dry bulk division of Singapore-based China and help reduce collisions caused by and involving at-work drivers. Navigation Company) which are being built in Japan. It aims to raise awareness and reduce incidents involving at-work drivers Over the past 12 months, more than 70 Swire Bulk vessels have made and vehicles and help to improve the safety of those driving for work. close to 250 port visits in New Zealand, primarily serving the export Brake NZ director Caroline Perry says the exhibition provides a creative forestry market. platform to share ideas on best practice in fleet safety. Similar style newbuilds within the fleet are log fitted to ensure capability It’s also a fantastic opportunity for fleet operators to find out more about when serving the New Zealand market. products and services that can help them manage road risk, and to “The vessel is designed for optimal speed and consumption at 12.5 knots network with relevant organisations. We encourage fleet operators of any in the laden condition,” Swire Bulk general manager Rob Aarvold says. size, and suppliers, to join in,” she says. “The eco-efficiency additions of the rudder bulb, wake fin and pre-swirl Anyone interested in attending the exhibition can find out more at will improve vessel hull efficiency. globalfleetchampions.org and register online. “Having these log-fitted newbuildings on water would strengthen Swire Brake is seeking exhibitors for the event. Any fleet suppliers or operators Bulk’s position in the log market. interested in exhibiting can email [email protected] or call +64 (0)21 “We are one of the world’s largest handysize logger fleets, and we have 407 953. the flexibility, supply and consistent technical standards to perform and Exhibitors will also be helping Brake to continue its work making roads deliver freight contracts safely, reliably and professionally,” he says. safer and providing free support to families affected by crashes during this The MV Singan also called at Gisborne and Marsden Point before time when COVID-19 has significantly impacted fundraising. completing a full load of export logs for China..

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38 JULY 2020 A RECORD MONTH FOR AUSSIE COMMERCIALS

The australian commercial vehicle market made a remarkable bounce back in June, recording the highest ever monthly sales of trucks and vans.

istory shows that truck sales peak Overall, the heavy-duty market did see 2019 quarter two result of 1828 sales. in June every year due to the tax a continued slowing of sales, down At the half way point of the year, the Hbenefits that exist at the end of 23%, when compared to last year’s van tally does not look quite so good, each financial year, nevertheless this second quarter sales. This includes with 3009 van sales posted year-to- years figures have surprised many in the 2699 sales for April to June 2020, down date, down on the January to June industry. on the second quarter 2019 by 807 result of 2019 by 5.2%. trucks. The Truck Industry Council (TIC), owner Truck Industry Council chief executive and compiler of the official T-Mark The medium duty segment is fairing a Tony McMullan says despite the market sales database, has called the little better, up 12.7% year-on-year declining truck market year-to-date the June result “something quite special”. with 897 units delivered in June. rise of the light duty truck and van sales The record monthly sales saw a total However, the overall April to June in encouraging. of 4620 heavy trucks and vans above period is down with 1829 mediums “We are now gaining a real insight into 3500kg GVM in June, eclipsing the delivered in quarter two 2020, just how COVID-19 has impacted heavy previous best monthly result in June compared to 2125 for the same period vehicle sales in 2020, with the heavy 2018, when 4231 trucks were delivered. in 2019, down 13.9%. duty segment hit very hard. However, the result was driven entirely The light duty truck segment (between “The record, or near record, sales in by the light duty truck and van segment. 3500 kg and 8000 kg GVM) is holding both light duty segments appears to be The result included 1134 heavy duty up well and the June result was “better a clear indication of the effectiveness trucks sold in June, down 20.9% on the than expected”. of the federal government’s instant market peak of 1433 units in June 2018 A total of 1583 light duty trucks were asset write-off incentive of $150,000, and down 12% (154 trucks) over the sold in June, up 24.3% compared to coupled with the financial year end. same month last year. the same period last year. “While the result has been of notable Medium duty truck sales of 897 vehicles However, the 2020 quarter two result benefit for smaller trucks, it is clear that were also down in June 2020 compared was only slightly up on the second financial stimulus is required at the to their market peak of 1073 sales set quarter 2019 result with 3188 sales heavy end of the truck market. back in 2008 (down 16.4%). verses 3112 sales last year, up 2.4%. “The Truck Industry Council has been It was the small end of the heavy vehicle It was the June 2020 light duty van calling upon government to increase market that saw a June surge in sales sales (between 3500 kg and 8000 kg the instant asset write-off to $450,000 spurred by the federal government’s GVM) which was “the shining star for for heavy vehicle specific purchases, instant asset write-off of $150,000. the month”. such action would stimulate sales in the The June 2020 tally for light duty This segment was well up over heavy and medium duty truck sectors. trucks was 1583 units, surpassing the June 2019 results with 1006 units “Further, it must be remembered that previous monthly record of 1304 set in delivered for the month, up 40.9% July, August and September truck sales June 2018, up 21.4%. (292 vans) year-on-year and setting a are historically low, as the new financial The light duty van segment was the new monthly sales record for vans in year begins. star performer in June with 1006 units Australia. delivered, beating the previous best The segment posted a total of 1827 result in June last year with 714 van sales for the months of April to June, sales, up 40.9%. falling just one van sale short of the

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