Construction, Events

Youth into Industry Careers Day at MOTAT

On Wednesday 24 June, a group of year 11 to 13 high school students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience of the construction, civil engineering, trucking and agriculture industries at MOTAT.
Construction, Events

Ritchie Bros. returns to New Zealand

Good things come to those who wait. Just ask any of the hundreds of Kiwis who nabbed a bargain last month when international auctioneers Ritchie Bros. held its first auction on New Zealand soil in 18 years.
Events, Trucks

Steve Parrish announces NZ tour

International sportsman, practical joker and media personality Steve Parrish is set to bring his ‘Mad Adolescent Dad’ Tour down-under for the first time, speaking at the Taupo Golf Course on Saturday 2 May at 7.30pm.
Construction, Events

Photos: Northland Fieldays 2015

Dargaville, Northland put on some great weather for Northland Fieldays 2015. Deals on Wheels photographer Dave Lorimar caught some of the action from this year's show.
Construction, Events

Careers Day at Northland Field Days

A select group of Northland secondary school students will be able to get a hands-on experience of the infrastructure, quarrying, forestry and agriculture industries at the Northland Field Days this year.
Events, Trucks

The big return of truck racing to Pukekohe Raceway

The Ed had been unexpectedly called away and had asked me to take his place at Pukekohe Raceway to get the inside-running on the truck racing that just this season, returned to the iconic South Auckland circuit, after a decade-long absence.
Events, Trucks

Send us a selfie and win a Wild Bean Cafe breakfast voucher

Wild Bean Cafe now offers a breakfast menu, and to celebrate we're giving away some vouchers! Read on for how to win.
Construction, Events

Who has the worst work boots in New Zealand?

The nominees for the Big Bad Boot Hunt are in, and we've shortlisted our top 20. Now it's your turn to vote for the worst work boots in New Zealand!
Events, Trucks

HWR Group driving competition 2014

Following on from what has become a major event on the New Zealand trucking calendar – the NZ Road Transport Hall of Fame – HWR Group, sponsors of the prestigious event, held their annual driving competition at the company's Freight Haulage/Purdues Bluff Road depot in September 2014.
Events, Trucks

NZ Road Transport Hall of Fame 2014

Now into the third year since its inception, the NZ Road Transport Hall of Fame has become a 'must do' in the calendar of those with an interest in transportation.
Events, Trucks

Kenworth New Zealand 50th event

The day of the much-awaited and publicised Kenworth 50th gathering finally arrived in Tauranga on Saturday, 13 September. Held at Bay Park, Southpac organised the event to celebrate 50 years of Kenworth Trucks in New Zealand.