This page lists new acquistions and disposals. Operators and enthusiasts are welcome to submit data to Mike Butler mbutler@ihug.co.nz. Photographs will
also be accepted. All photos should be jpeg format and not exceed 100Kb in size. Please advise who took the photograph so a credit may be provided. 
January-June 2006 Back to Current Fleet Notes
The first 13.5m coach in New Zealand. A Volvo B12B for Reesby Buses Ltd of Rotorua. Although wearing number 85 in the photo the bus is actually 86 in Reesby's fleet. Photo Kiwi Bus Builders Ltd
| Operator | # | Rego | Make | Model | VIN orChassis no | Bodybuilder | Type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Tourways, Christchurch | 62 | DAL999 | MAN | 15.280 | WMAA67ZZ24S002097 | Coachwork Central | C40_A | |
| Newlands Coach Service | 138/td> | DCF386 | Dennis | Javelin | SFD0507470G000822 | 1993 Imported from UK | ||
| Nimon & Sons Ltd | 84-89 | Volvo | B10M | NZMB Hess | B40D | ex Leopard 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10 (ex-WCT Trolleybus) | ||
| Nimon & Sons Ltd | 44 | NCS44 | Leyland | Leopard PSU3E/2R | 8201344 | Hawke Hunter | B47F | ex Mana 144 |
| NZ Busrentals | ?? | CWL7 | MAN | SL200 | 78000500050 | Hawke VoV | B46D | ex Stagecoach 1648 |
| NZ Busrentals | ?? | IOO7IC | MAN | SL200 | 78000490049 | Hawke VoV | B46D | ex Stagecoach 1638 |
| THL Airbus | 94 | DBB915 | MAN | 12.223 HOCL-NL | 7ABA800399AD01059 | Designline | B29 | |
| THL Airbus | 92 | DBB913 | MAN | 12.223 HOCL-NL | 7ABA800398AD01058 | Designline | B29 | |
| Reesby Buses Ltd, Rotorua | 86 | DCE735 | Volvo | B12B | YV3R8G1256A108269 | Kiwi | C50Dat | The first 13.5m coach in NZ |
| Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd | 534 | DBM622 | Scania | K360 | 9BSK6X20003569866 | Kiwi | C50DAT | Newmans |
Ritchie 534 leaving Turangi 10 Dec 2005 Photo Mike Butler
| Operator | # | Rego | Make | Model | VIN orChassis no | Bodybuilder | Type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy Buses | M44 | CZK963 | MAN | 12.220 | WMAA77ZZ15C005520 | Kiwi | C30FA | Oceania livery |
Murphy M44 MAN 12.220 in Oceania livery. Photo Mike Butler | ||||||||
| THL Airbus | 91 | DAU251 | MAN | 12.223 HOCL-NL | 7ABA800397AD01057 | Designline | B29 | |
| Stagecoach | 22 | UO8044 | Volvo | B10M | YV31MGC14PA032008 | Alexander | B41F | From Wellington Flyer to North Shore |
| Stagecoach | 23 | UO7966 | Volvo | B10M | YV31MGC16PA032009 | Alexander | ? | From Wellington Flyer to North Shore |
| Stagecoach | 24 | UO7989 | Volvo | B10M | YV31MGC12PA032010 | Alexander | ? | From Wellington Flyer to North Shore |
| Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd | 677 | CZU769 | DAF | SB220 | XLVDE02LT0H001325 | Hispano Carrocera | B45D | Ex TransIsland, Singapore body 012023 |
| Red Bus, Christchurch | 705 | DAU246 | MAN | 17.223 HOCL-NL | 7ABA800419AD01079 | Designline | B51D | |
| Red Bus, Christchurch | 704 | DAU242 | MAN | 17.223 HOCL-NL | 7ABA800414AD01074 | Designline | B51D | |
| Red Bus, Christchurch | 703 | DAH311 | MAN | 17.223 HOCL-NL | 7ABA800418AD01078 | Designline | B51D | |
| Red Bus, Christchurch | 702 | DAH310 | MAN | 17.223 HOCL-NL | 7ABA800417AD01077 | Designline | B51D | |
| Red Bus, Christchurch | 701 | DAH304 | MAN | 17.223 HOCL-NL | 7ABA800416AD01076 | Designline | B51D | |
| Red Bus, Christchurch | 700 | DAH303 | MAN | 17.223 HOCL-NL | 7ABA800415AD01075 | Designline | B51D | |
| Red Bus, Christchurch | 699 | CZZ672 | MAN | 17.223 HOCL-NL | 7ABA800413AD01073 | Designline | B51D | |
| Red Bus, Christchurch | 698 | CZZ671 | MAN | 17.223 HOCL-NL | 7ABA800412AD01072 | Designline | B51D | |
| Bayes Coachlines | 96 | CZN245 | Mercedes Benz | O500 | WEB634202100063 | Coach Design | C50 | |
| Newlands Coach Service | 146 | DAG246 | Volvo | B7R | YV3R6G7205A106859 | B47D | ||
| Newlands Coach Service | 147 | CZW629 | Volvo | B7R | YV3R6G7295A106858 | B47D | ||
| Red Bus, Christchurch | 407 | CZZ664 | MAN | 12.223 HOCL-NL | 7ABA800401AD01061 | Designline | B43D | |
| Red Bus, Christchurch | 406 | CZZ663 | MAN | 12.223 HOCL-NL | 7ABA800400AD01060 | Designline | B43D | |
Madge 550 at Te Horo heading for Paraparaumu 4 Nov 2005 Photo Mike Butler
| Operator | # | Rego | Make | Model | VIN orChassis no | Bodybuilder | Type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madge Coachlines Ltd | 550 | ZR8224 | MAN | 11.220 | 7AB7521160AD00617 | Designline | B39D | Uzabus livery for Otaki-Paraparaumu service; ex-Leopard 71 |
| Birkenhead Transport | 61 | CYW113 | MAN | 12.223 HOCL-NL | 7ABA800396AD01056 | Designline | B43D | |
| Howick & Eastern | 302 | CYW102 | MAN | 12.223 HOCL-NL | 7ABA800694AD01054 | Designline | B43D | |
| Howick & Eastern | 301 | CYW101 | MAN | 12.223 HOCL-NL | 7ABA800395AD01055 | Designline | B43D | |
| Bayes Coachlines | 90 | DAF121 | DAF | SB220 | XLVDE02LT0H001321 | Hispano Carrocera | B45D | ex Singapore |
Bayes DAF SB200s 87 and 90. Photo Mike Butler | ||||||||
| Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd | 683 | CYP280 | DAF | SB220 | XLV...1330 | Hispano Carrocera | B45D | Ex TransIsland, Singapore |
| Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd | 676 | CYP271 | DAF | SB220 | XLV...1319 | Hispano Carrocera | B45D | Ex TransIsland, Singapore |
| Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd | 712 | CYM157 | Scania | L94 | YS2L6X20001851901 | Designline | B51D | MAXX Dark blue livery |
Ritchies 712 Scania L94 arrives at Britomart. Photo Mike Butler | ||||||||
| Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd | 711 | CYM154 | Scania | L94 | YS2L6X20001851897 | Designline | B51D | MAXX Dark blue livery |
| Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd | 710 | CYM150 | Scania | L94 | YS2L6X20001851853 | Designline | B51D | MAXX Dark blue livery |
| Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd | 709 | CYM146 | Scania | L94 | YS2L6X20001851851 | Designline | B51D | MAXX Dark blue livery |
| Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd | 708 | CYM142 | Scania | L94 | YS2L6X20001851826 | Designline | B51D | MAXX Dark blue livery |
| Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd | 707 | CYE51 | Scania | L94 | YS2L6X20001851818 | Designline | B51D | MAXX Dark blue livery |
Ritchies 707 Scania L94 at Constellation Drive. Photo Mike Butler | ||||||||
| Citibus, Dunedin | 320 | KX8646 | MAN | SL200 | 78000760076 | Hawke | B45D | Ex Stagecoach 1653 |
| Citibus, Dunedin | 319 | RE7408 | MAN | SL200 | 78000510051 | Hawke | B45D | Ex Stagecoach 1647 |
| Citibus, Dunedin | 318 | KN5550 | MAN | SL200 | 78000250025 | Hawke | B45D | Ex Stagecoach 1623 |
| Citibus, Dunedin | 317 | KQ1181 | MAN | SL200 | 78000230023 | Hawke | B45D | Ex Stagecoach 1624 |
| Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd | 679 | CYK425 | DAF | SB220 | XLV...1323 | B45D | Ex TransIsland, Singapore | |
| Tranzit Group Ltd | 280 | CRT238 | Toyota | Coaster (1998) | 7A8H60D0905005319 | B19C | ||
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