Safety & Workforce
Road safety, health and safety, and the people and skills behind the wheel.
DT Driver Training launches road rage awareness course for fleet drivers
DT Driver Training has launched what it says is New Zealand’s first road rage awareness course for professional drivers, as fleet operators face increasing pressure to…
Cyclist death partly linked to faulty truck indicators
A Police Serious Crash Unit (SCU) investigation into the death of a cyclist in Hamilton has found faulty truck indicators and a missed pre-trip inspection were…
New commercial vehicle safety centre completed at Bombay
A new commercial vehicle safety centre has been completed at Bombay, south of Auckland, as part of efforts to strengthen enforcement of heavy vehicle safety and…
Government invests $8.3m to grow NZ seafarer workforce
The Government has announced an $8.3 million investment to boost training opportunities for New Zealand seafarers as it looks to strengthen the country’s coastal shipping workforce and supply chain resilience.
Transport groups call for more driver licensing support
A coalition of transport industry organisations is calling on the Government to boost access to driver education and licensing as more than one million adults in…
WorkSafe updates EV charging guidance for corporate fleets
WorkSafe has amended its electric vehicle (EV) charging guidance, removing references to employee homes being treated as workplaces and addressing compliance concerns raised by businesses operating employer-owned EV fleets.
Transporting New Zealand backs driver licensing reforms
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s proposed changes to the driver licensing system, saying the reforms will help more New Zealanders progress through the system and travel safely on the road.
Govt announces major changes to driver licensing system
The Government has announced the first major changes to New Zealand’s Graduated Driver Licensing System in more than a decade, aimed at making it cheaper and…
Driver licence programme exceeds targets
Government-funded driver licence training is exceeding its targets and helping job seekers move into employment, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. The Driver Licence…
Transport Well workforce programme secures first grant
The Transport Well Charitable Trust has received its first grant funding, marking a milestone in its efforts to deliver industry-led workforce initiatives for New Zealand’s commercial transport sector.