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…

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…

VDAM permitting manual volume 1 updated

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s Riccardo Areosa, Manager, Permitting, has updated the Vehicle dimensions and mass permitting manual,…

Proforma update update to yesterdays proforma advisory

Both RTF and TTMF raised questions over the HPMV proforma truck trailer diagrams.

Proforma updates

Waka Kotahi has recently announced six new proforma designs. These were refined following industry feedback last year.

VIRM amendments April 2021

This advisory outlines two recent VIRM notifications, the first heavy vehicle specialist certification process amendments and the second,…

Truck drivers need to be in line for vaccine

To ensure continuity in the supply chain, the road freight industry needs to know when truck drivers will receive the COVID-19 vaccine,…

Waka Kotahi (NZTA) announces new director of land transport

Sir Brian Roche, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board chair, has announced the appointment of Kane Patena as the new Director of…

Week to show truck drivers some appreciation

A week to show truck drivers some appreciation for getting goods around New Zealand no matter what, kicks off today, says Road Transport…

Worksafe’s new guidance for pcbus managing vehicle and worksite safety

WorkSafe has requested the following information be circulated among members through to the wider industry.