All articles by James Paul

James Paul speaks with distinguished professor Paul Spoonley about his views on Kiwis’ daily movements following the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.

The Public Transport Operating Model (PTOM) was envisaged as a collaborative opportunity for councils and bus operators throughout the country to plan, procure, and deliver a near perfect network service. In reality it has been a headache for many, in some cases leading to a decline in working conditions and a decrease in commerciality.

Find out about The PR Company; the CILT Magazine’s new editors.

Meet the CILT NZ Rising Star Young Employee of the Year Award 2020 winner and runner up.

As a result of the global pandemic hundreds of shipping containers are trapped within New Zealand, presenting a unique challenge to shipping companies and ports alike.

The He Pou A Rangi Climate Change Commission’s report signals significant change to the way Kiwis go about their lives, but questions remain about how the government will guide us to our new zero-emissions destination by 2050.

James Paul looks at the solutions the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment proposes to redesign the tourism industry.

The new face of the Road Transport Forum NZ, Nick Leggett, is looking to firmly stand his ground on issues facing the industry and its member associations. 

What does $3 billion over a three-year term – to lift productivity potential in the provinces – mean for the “surge regions” that have been identified as needing early investment?

The 2018/19 season will see 228,000 cruise ship passengers visit Wellington. However, long after the tourists have spent millions of dollars, and commercial ships have delivered their goods – emissions remain long after vessels leave Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington Harbour).

Six vessels that deviated from planned paths and ran aground in as many years and under similar circumstances is being described as “Groundhog Day”, and likely due to a reluctance to embrace technology.

As is with most things in New Zealand, while momentum around the opportunities posed by a renewable economy grows internationally, the emphasis at home has largely been on the costs to transition.

New Zealand’s approach to fatigue management, particularly for commercial and heavy vehicle drivers, may soon go under the microscope, according to the Ministry of Transport.