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Driver licensing support in schools could unlock jobs for young New Zealanders

Press releases | Transporting New Zealand

Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is calling on political parties to fund a school-based pathway connecting young people with free, accredited driver training and licensing support. More than one million New Zealanders aged 16 and over do not hold a full Class 1 driver licence, including almost half a million who hold no driver…

Taking the lead on safer transport and smarter energy use  

Friday blog | Dom Kalasih

Industry-led collaboration is helping make transport safer and more efficient. In this week's blog, Dom celebrates that leadership and explores how smarter energy choices could strengthen New Zealand’s resilience and reduce its reliance on imported fuel.

Still the storm lingers  

Friday blog | Dom Kalasih

In this blog: insights on the Middle East conflict from fuel suppliers; Luxon's challenge to NZTA; HPMV permits; and a great week of member events.

Regulatory impasse

Friday blog | Dom Kalasih

Lots of things have been on our radar this week including the Assoc. Transport Minister's decision not to mandate certain vehicle safety features, the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Act, VDAM Phase 3 and a long-awaited improvement to fuel resilience in the lower North Island.

Government opts against mandating safety technology

News | Mark Stockdale

NZTA announces that plans to mandate advanced safety features on trucks will not proceed.

Help Shape the Future of Container Handling Training

News | Transporting New Zealand

The Ports and Intermodal Sector Group are currently developing a new Good Practice Guide (GPG) for Container Handling Machines, supported by a new industry skill standard pathway. The project aims to provide operators, employers, trainers, and health and safety professionals with clear guidance on the safe operation of containerhandling equipment such as reach stackers, empty…
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