In the February issue of TransportTalk, we get industry reaction to the Government’s Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill proposals. The country’s road freight associations are urging the Government to remove provisions that would allow existing roads to be tolled and enable heavy vehicles to be forced onto toll roads.
A new solar farm in Northland’s Ruakākā is being touted as a real-world demonstration of how hydrogen-powered heavy transport can reduce emissions with minimal impact on project costs.
We report on New Zealand’s first electric vehicle charging hub located at a landfill as Hutt City Council moves to cut emissions from waste and heavy transport operations.
Also in this issue, we cover the theme of health and safety. Among topics, law firm Duncan Cotterill explores the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill and what it means for businesses. Plus, the Drug Detection Agency (TDDA) discusses the latest workplace drug data and suggests employers should be paying close attention to emerging risks.
We also explore driver licensing which is set for an overhaul, consultation begins on heavy vehicle rule changes and Scania NZ consolidates the sales and service of marine and industrial engines through its new merger.
And don’t forget to check out our regular columns and statistics pages which keep you up-to-date with the latest industry trends and insights.
