Safety & Workforce
Road safety, health and safety, and the people and skills behind the wheel.
It’s not broke, don’t fix it says Industry Training Federation
Industry Training Federation (ITF) chief executive Josh Williams says the vocational education reforms announced by government is nothing short of a proposal to dismantle the industry-led…
Radical makeover proposed for Automotive trade training
Vocational training for the automotive and heavy diesel sector as well as other trades will get a radical makeover if the coalition government has its way…
Southfuels and drivers reach agreement
Fuel distribution company Southfuels has averted strike action by reaching an agreement with union members. Drivers at Southfuels have accepted an offer from the company that…
MITO announces 2019 scholarship recipients
MITO has awarded its 2019 scholarships in six different categories to help 49 individuals to help further their careers. Developed to assist aspiring and successful graduate…
Truck driver pleads guilty
Truck driver Ian Douglas Minnear has pleaded guilty to a charge of careless driving causing death. The 55-year-old Hamilton man appeared in the Hamilton District Court…
$1.4bn road safety investment misses highways, RTF says
This story first appeared in the January issue of Transporttalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE A $1.4 billion government package to improve New…
Sime Darby steps up safety, ditches ladders
This story first appeared in the January issue of Transporttalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE Working on and around trucks presents many challenges…
Research slams working conditions in trucking industry
A recent PhD thesis on occupational health, safety and well-being in New Zealand’s trucking industry is highlighting “concerning” shortfalls such as excess driving hours, poor work/life…
Volkswagen and Ford form global partnership
Vans, utes and EVs will be target projects as part of a collaboration between Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company. The motor giants are teaming up…
Ministry of Transport releases new road safety resource
The Ministry of Transport has released a new online resource detailing annual crash data for deaths and serious injuries across the country. The interactive format has…