Safety & Workforce
Road safety, health and safety, and the people and skills behind the wheel.
Truck driver can’t be blamed for death, coroner says
A truck driver cannot be blamed for causing the death of a woman who crashed on State Highway 57 between Shannon and Levin, a coroner has…
Driver patience needed during ‘highest risk time’
The Automobile Association is urging drivers to watch their speed and following distances during the busy holiday period. “Every driver at some point is going to…
RTF welcomes immigration proposals
The Road Transport Forum is welcoming proposed changes to temporary work visas in an effort to tackle skills shortages. Immigration minister Iain Lees-Galloway says the Government…
Tanker drivers on strike
Tanker truck drivers at SouthFuels are on strike due to an overtime allowance dispute. The First Union members have been on strike since December 16 after…
New road safety package unveiled
A $1.4 billion, three-year programme to make New Zealand’s highest risk roads safer will save lives, the government says. The Safe Network Programme will see improvements…
TR Group and DT Driver Training sign deal
Fleet management company TR Group is teaming up with online driver training provider DT Driver Training. The partnership will assist the Master Drive Services brand adding…
New road safety campaign for Christmas
The police and NZ Transport Agency are joining forces to prevent deaths on New Zealand roads this holiday season. The annual impairment prevention operation, will be…
Government to fund $2.8m in commercial driver training
A new commercial driver programme is being established near Palmerston North with a $2.8 million government investment. Regional economic development minister Shane Jones announced the scheme…
AA welcomes ‘fairer’ speed cameras
The trial of new speed cameras which record a driver’s average speed are a step towards a “fairer and more effective” system, the AA says. The…
Geemac Trading welcomes seatbelt crackdown
A crackdown on “shonky” seatbelt and driver’s seat parts is being welcomed by New Zealand commercial vehicle supplier Geemac Trading. It comes as VIA and NZ…