July 27, 2021
Minimum sick leave entitlements increased to 10 days
Following extensive media coverage, we expect most employers would already be aware the minimum sick leave entitlement for employees has…
July 27, 2021
KA-28 heavy combination vehicle towing 2020
There has been recent discussion between Waka Kotahi and the vehicle recovery sector and Heavy Haulage Assn (HHA) around the recovery of…
July 21, 2021
OSPRI animal status declaration
OPSPRI has announced the first release of MyOSPRI. MyOSPRI is a new online system that will over time bring together the National Animal…
June 10, 2021
Ashburton Bridge notification updates
The following important information received by the Road Transport Forum may have already been distributed to members. The information…
June 2, 2021
No RUC increase for 2021 confirmation of ministerial decision
Over the past few days, the Road Transport Forum has received numerous inquiries regarding the possibility of RUC increase for the 2021/22…
June 2, 2021
Union access to work places
The Road Transport Forum’s Te ara ki tua Road to success training initiative team have identified an issue when setting up contacts with…
May 10, 2021
CVST employ new testing technology to detect non-compliant heavy vehicle brakes
NZ Police commercial vehicle safety teams (CVST) are employing a new generation of mobile roller brake testers and thermal imaging devices…
April 29, 2021
Employment relations act rest breaks and meal breaks
RTF has received a few queries from both operators and drivers regarding rest break and meal break entitlements set out in the Employment…
March 18, 2021
Guidance for electronic display of HPMV and 50max permits
The Road Transport Forum (RTF) has recently had a number of queries about the use of electronically displayed permits. This advisory is…
March 18, 2021
Critical risk safety alert Waka Kotahi taking action on Sanwa Seiki brake systems on some Nissan UD trucks issued
The following Critical Risk Safety Alert has been released by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. The Sanwa Seiki park brake actuator and…