Revised permitting information for SH 1 Ashburton Bridge

Paul Teeuwen, System Management. Transport Services, Waka Kotahi Christchurch has issued the attached advice due to the weather disrupting…

Livestock industry issues

Over the past few months there has been growing frustration among livestock transport operators about the challenges they are facing.

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…

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…

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…

Ashburton Bridge notification updates

The following important information received by the Road Transport Forum may have already been distributed to members. The information…

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…

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…

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…

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…