A key step has been taken to unify the national voice for the livestock transport sector.
The National Livestock Transport & Safety Group (NLT&SG) has been re-established as the National Livestock Transport & Safety Council (NLT&SC) and has incorporated Transporting New Zealand’s Rural/Livestock Sector Group to form the new Council (NLT&SC).
The chair of the new group, Derek Foley, says the Council strengthens advocacy efforts by bringing together a range of industry expertise and representation under one banner.
The goal is to ensure there is a stronger, more cohesive voice for livestock transport across New Zealand, while also making sure that everyone in the sector has a seat at the table.
“To support this unified approach, a ‘Terms of Reference’ was developed for the new combined group, with constitutional backing from Transporting New Zealand to ensure proper governance and protocols,” Mr Foley says.
“At the recent joint meeting [on May 23] of the NLT&SG and the Transporting New Zealand Rural and Livestock Sector Group, the chair of the NLT&SG moved to dissolve the group and adopt the new Terms of Reference for the new Council. This motion was seconded and passed.
“Over the coming weeks, the Council will finalise its budget, communications strategy, and other structural components. Notifications about the Council’s formation will also be sent to relevant regulators, meat industry stakeholders, and farming organisations.
“Livestock transporters will continue to receive regular updates on progress within the Council,” he says.
“In the meantime, please be assured that ongoing work continues with NZ Farm Assurance Incorporated and QCONZ on the transfer from AsureQuality of the NZ Livestock Transport Assurance (NZLTA) programme, along with actions addressing other current issues raised by members.”
The newly elected Council is:
- Chairperson: Derek Foley
- Vice Chairperson: Shona Robertson
- Secretary and Transporting NZ Advisor: Jim Crouchley
Committee Members:
- Don Wilson (National Road Carriers)
- Brad Kincaid (Transporting New Zealand)
- Chad Stewart (Transporting New Zealand)
- Eddie Swain (NZ Trucking)
- Graham Neate (Transporting New Zealand)
- Graeme Lowes (Transporting New Zealand)
- Rodney Dow (Transporting New Zealand)
