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Wednesday 28 October 2026

Supply Chain

Aberfeldy  to launch coastal freight service 25th September 2026 /

Aberfeldy to launch coastal freight service

Aberfeldy Shipping will launch a dedicated domestic coastal freight service in December, deploying two multi-purpose vessels – the MV ICS Silver Lining and MV Himala – to link regional ports with major import and export hubs.


New Honey and Bee Alliance to tackle supply chain headwinds 24th September 2026 /

New Honey and Bee Alliance to tackle supply chain headwinds

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Ferry Holdings confirms more new infrastructure needed than envisaged 23rd September 2026 /

Ferry Holdings confirms more new infrastructure needed than envisaged

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August GSCI steady at 1.9% 14th September 2026 /

August GSCI steady at 1.9%

The pace of cost increases from suppliers to supermarkets stayed flat in the last month, although renewed conflict in the Middle East means the outlook remains uncertain.


Snow, avalanche risk closes South Island roads 27th August 2026 /

Snow, avalanche risk closes South Island roads

Heavy snow and avalanche risk are continuing to disrupt South Island roads.


Inter-island ferries among vessels targeted by new dry dock – govt 24th August 2026 /

Inter-island ferries among vessels targeted by new dry dock – govt

A proposed Northland dry dock capable of servicing New Zealand’s inter-island ferries has had a fast-track application lodged with the Environmental Protection Authority.


Producer input prices up 2.9% in June quarter 21st August 2026 /

Producer input prices up 2.9% in June quarter

Prices paid by producers for goods and services, ie inputs, rose 2.9% in the June 2026 quarter compared with the March 2026 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ.


NZFGC supply chain survey 17th August 2026 /

NZFGC supply chain survey

The New Zealand Food and Grocery Council is conducting a supply chain survey.


Perspectives: As severe drought hits, the UK’s food system faces crisis – here’s how to change that 13th August 2026 /

Perspectives: As severe drought hits, the UK’s food system faces crisis – here’s how to change that

The UK’s Roadmap for Resilience highlights three key transformations to help the UK food system cope with increasing threats to resilience over the long term.


FSNI holds Artisan Expo 12th August 2026 /

FSNI holds Artisan Expo

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Main works to start on Cook Strait ferry infrastructure 11th August 2026 /

Main works to start on Cook Strait ferry infrastructure

Main construction work on infrastructure for the new Cook Strait ferries is set to begin in Wellington and Picton this month, as the replacement programme moves into its next phase.


Mainfreight executes chilled expansion 31st July 2026 /

Mainfreight executes chilled expansion

Logistics giant Mainfreight is sharpening its focus on New Zealand’s food, beverage, and primary production sectors with a major infrastructure roll-out underway.