Elgin Transport

04/10/2026

What were you doing 30 years ago? I know where we were! One of these kids is a Dad at Mill Creek Pony Club, one is a Mum at Tinwald Pony Club, one is a successful dressage rider from Marlborough, one repairs covers in Ashburton, hopefully several others still remember their days at pony club but probably don't remember being a part of our guard of honour.

09/09/2026

What did you look like in the 1980’s? I can assure you Nigiel has never had a perm when we met over 30 years ago but may have as a teen in the 80’s.

08/08/2026

Happy work anniversary! We have owned Elgin Transport since 8th August 2014. Buying the business from Linda Riseley who ran it for 8 fabulous years. It must mean Elgin Transport is about 21 years in existence and running weekdays from Ashburton to Christchurch.

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31/07/2026

Nigiel is at least smiling in handshake with Straun Syme from Iveco Trucks. Thanks a million or at least a few hundy thou to Iveco Trucks, Helmack Engineering and Juice Signs. Special thanks to our offshore financial consultant KAB, not based in the Caymans but is a family member who helped with sound business advice.

24/07/2026

Spotted out and about today. Not quite in our hands but getting very close. Nigiel and I appreciate the work attended to on the truck build by Paul, Robbie and the Helmack Engineering team and the signage by the crew at Juice Signs.

18/07/2026

18/07/2026

Not long to wait now and Nigiel will get a nice birthday present as we enter our 13th year in business. I, as usual will own the left side (no steering wheel or fuel tanks but I will have the hubometer). Nigiel owns the right side as he gets to sit there. Anyone who knows our business profile, I do all the quotes, invoices, compliance etc while Nigiel drives and talks on the hands free….😉 all day long 😂. We look forward to bringing our new truck to attend to your deliveries very soon! Regards the Elgin Transport team, Nigiel (with 2 x eyes or is that i’s?) and Susan.

14/06/2026

Ford or Holden? What’s your go to? Nigiel has owned 3 Ford’s - 2 x Telstar sedans and 1 x F150 and 5 Holden’s - 1 x HQ sedan, 1 x Berlina, 1 x VY commodore, 1 x Colorado 7 seater and 1 x Battletruck (one tonner).
You’ve got to have owned one to appreciate the other. Nigiel currently owns one of each.

31/05/2026

In case you don’t know, we are upgrading. I’m honestly hopeless at trying to list this. I tried to put it on 2 truck pages on Friday. Failing badly and not sure it features anywhere. One page seems to approve everyone north of Bombay (that’s not the hills!)
Any hints on how will be appreciated - thanks from Susan

08/04/2026

When choosing a freight company that will work well with you, do you choose a van operated or a truck operated service? That is a really interesting question. With Elgin Transport, cost is calculated by total volume (cube/weight up to 9m) and not by the number of parcels. Elgin Transport's difference is if your freight gets on the truck, it is delivered the same day. No delay's through a depot. With just one truck, bookings are made by phoning Nigiel on 0274856759. Nige will deliver as soon as possible. Any price quotes can be attended to by Susan on 021 2076660 after 3pm or email [email protected]