Policy & Regulation
Government, regulators and the rules that shape the transport sector.
Transport leader named on PM’s Business Advisory Council
HW Richardson Group director Jocelyn O'Donnell is among business leaders on the Government’s newly announced Business Advisory Council. O’Donnell helps lead the Invercargill-based freight business which…
NZTA launches compliance hotline
The NZ Transport Agency has set up a new, independently monitored 0800 number for industry workers or members of the public to raise concerns with vehicle…
NZTA suspends two more heavy vehicle certifiers
Further heavy vehicle certifier suspensions have been made following the NZ Transport Agency’s compliance file assessment. Timaru-based certifier Adam McFarlane was suspended on Monday, while Auckland-based…
Industry welcomes NZTA review
Trucking industry leaders say NZ Transport Agency’s admission of failure is a step in the right direction for restoring faith in its compliance system. Simon Carson…
Twyford backs NZTA compliance review
Transport minister Phil Twyford says the NZ Transport Agency’s regulatory failures are “disappointing” but welcomes the action taken to put things right. The criticism comes after…
RTF welcomes NZTA compliance review
Road Transport Forum chief executive Ken Shirley is welcoming a shake-up of NZ Transport Agency’s vehicle compliance regulations. It follows the decision by NZTA to review…
Law firm to lead NZTA regulatory work
The NZ Transport Agency has hired law firm Meredith Connell to lead its regulatory work, acknowledging huge failures on how it monitors the vehicle compliance industry…
Ardern takes aim at fuel giants
Prime minister Jacinda Ardern is concerned Kiwis are paying too much at the pump, claiming consumers are being “fleeced” by fuel companies. The Government has announced…
Teletrac Navman logbook gets tick from NZTA
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has approved Teletrac Navman’s electronic logbook, Sentinel, for use by New Zealand commercial truck drivers. Sentinel helps truck drivers to…
Government making it harder for business
This story first appeared in the September issue of Transporttalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE During the Governor-General’s speech from the Throne on the…