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• Value Tyres opens Palmerston North distribution centre

  27-10-2026 23:39 via Autotalk
  
  Value Tyres will open a distribution centre in Palmerston North on 2 November, creating four jobs and adding delivery runs across Manawatū-Whanganui and Taranaki.
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• JAC’s Lump Lottery ute campaign wins Effie and international awards

  27-10-2026 23:11 via Autotalk
  
  JAC New Zealand's Lump Lottery campaign has picked up awards in New Zealand and overseas.
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• JAC-backed Lump Lottery campaign wins international awards

  27-10-2026 22:25 via Autotalk
  
  A campaign offering Kiwi men the chance to win a JAC T9 ute for completing a testicular self-check has collected a series of advertising awards in New Zealand and overseas. The Lump Lottery campaign, created through a partnership between JAC New Zealand, Testicular Cancer New Zealand and Colenso BBDO, received three Silver Effies at the […]
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• James Hay appointed EECA chief executive

  27-10-2026 22:09 via Autotalk
  
  James Hay has been appointed chief executive of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) and will begin the role on December 7.
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• Bapcor trade and network sales improve as turnaround gains traction

  27-10-2026 22:04 via Autotalk
  
  ASX-listed automotive aftermarket group Bapcor has reported higher trade and network sales in the first quarter of its 2027 financial year. The results were included in a trading update delivered at the company’s 2026 annual general meeting on October 22. Total trade parts sales increased 2.5% compared with the first quarter of FY26 and were […]
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• Good Cars placed in liquidation with nothing for unsecured creditors

  27-10-2026 04:26 via Autotalk
  
  Christchurch used import dealer Good Cars Limited has been placed in liquidation, with its receivers reporting there will be no money for unsecured creditors.
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• MTA launches award recognising community contributions

  27-10-2026 00:21 via Autotalk
  
  The Motor Trade Association has launched a monthly award recognising members who make significant contributions to their communities. The True Blue Award will honour MTA members who “go the extra mile” through charity work, education, volunteering and support for local events and projects. MTA spokesperson Simon Bradwell says the association regularly hears about members supporting […]
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