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Immigration proposals can help alleviate work shortages
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 12:08 pm | Road Transport Forum
The Government’s proposal to introduce sector agreements as part of a suite of immigration changes has the potential to be very positive for the road transport industry, says Road Transport Forum Chief Executive Nick Leggett. “Ever since truck ... More >>
Road safety programme should include new highways
Monday, 17 December 2018, 12:31 pm | Road Transport Forum
The Government’s investment in road safety improvements should include the building of critical new highways, says Road Transport Forum Chief Executive Nick Leggett. More >>
RTF supports dealing to unfair commercial practices
Monday, 10 December 2018, 11:21 am | Road Transport Forum
The Road Transport Forum has welcomed the release of the Government discussion document to consider additional protections against ‘unfair’ commercial practices. “RTF has lobbied Government ministers ever since they took office last year to do something ... More >>
RTF welcomes driver training investment
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 11:52 am | Road Transport Forum
The Road Transport Forum has welcomed today’s announcement that the Government will be investing $2.8 million into expansion of the driver training facility at Manfeild Park. More >>
Road transport industry thanks Pukerua Bay community
Wednesday, 7 November 2018, 11:59 am | Road Transport Forum
The Road Transport Forum has presented a $1000 donation to Pukerua Bay School Deouty Principal Andrew Wooster to say ‘thanks’ for the incredible support that the Pukerua Bay community gave to truckies caught up in the State Highway 1 closure on ... More >>
NZTA compliance review necessary
Monday, 15 October 2018, 12:34 pm | Road Transport Forum
The decision by NZTA to review its compliance files and toughen up its enforcement is necessary to restore confidence in the Agency’s compliance functions says Road Transport Forum CEO Ken Shirley. More >>
Road Transport Logistics driver takes national championship
Thursday, 27 September 2018, 12:02 pm | Road Transport Forum
New Zealand’s champion truck driver for 2018 has been awarded to Darren Wilson of Road Transport Logistics after an intensely competitive final of the NZ Truck Driving Championship at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. More >>
Road Transport Awards recognise community spirit
Thursday, 27 September 2018, 11:58 am | Road Transport Forum
“The 2018 NZ Road Transport Industry Awards, held last night at a gala dinner in Dunedin, were a celebration of old-fashioned community spirit and innovation in the industry,” says Road Transport Forum Chief Executive Ken Shirley. More >>
NZ Intermodal Transport Safety Group formed
Thursday, 20 September 2018, 9:36 am | Road Transport Forum
A new body has been formed to establish and maintain best practice safety and compliance standards for all road transport operators loading, handling and delivering intermodal imported and exported freight. More >>
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Tuesday, 18 September 2018, 12:46 pm | Road Transport Forum
This week is the perfect opportunity to acknowledge the hard-working men and women of the New Zealand road transport industry, says Road Transport Forum Chief Executive Ken Shirley. More >>
National Land Transport Programme a missed opportunity
Friday, 31 August 2018, 2:57 pm | Road Transport Forum
The Road Transport Forum, New Zealand’s peak body for the trucking industry, considers the Government’s 2018 – 2021 National Land Transport Programme as a missed opportunity. More >>
Southern flavour for 2018 road transport conference
Thursday, 26 July 2018, 9:47 am | Road Transport Forum
This year’s Road Transport Forum Conference, which is now only two months away, will celebrate the important role of the road transport industry in the Otago and Southland regions, says RTF Chief Executive Ken Shirley. More >>
NZTA must sort out highway issues
Wednesday, 4 July 2018, 4:06 pm | Road Transport Forum
Quality issues on our new motorways are becoming an epidemic and NZTA must get on top of the problem, says Road Transport Forum Chief Executive Ken Shirley. More >>
Road User Charges increase to cost consumers
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 4:10 pm | Road Transport Forum
The reality of the increase in Road User Charges (RUC’s) announced by the Government is that it is consumers who will end up paying, says Road Transport Forum Chief Executive Ken Shirley. More >>
Regional Fuel Tax becomes contagious
Wednesday, 20 June 2018, 12:57 pm | Road Transport Forum
It comes as no surprise to learn that 14 councils around the country are seeking a regional fuel tax similar to Auckland’s, says Road Transport Forum Chief Executive Ken Shirley. More >>
Livestock transporters let down over effluent
Thursday, 24 May 2018, 12:06 pm | Road Transport Forum
Livestock transport operators are extremely disappointed in the way farmers, OSPRI and MPI have failed to implement and properly enforce stock movement regulations as is their responsibility under the National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) ... More >>
Road transport operators the victims in Wastney fiasco
Thursday, 3 May 2018, 4:27 pm | Road Transport Forum
Road Transport Forum Chief Executive Ken Shirley is sympathising with road transport operators caught up in the Peter Wastney Engineering fiasco. More >>
BP’s price tactics illustrate folly of regional fuel tax
Monday, 30 April 2018, 11:12 am | Road Transport Forum
BP’s price spreading tactics in the lower North Island are a window into the future of Auckland’s Regional Fuel Tax, says Road Transport Forum Chief Executive Ken Shirley. More >>
NZTA must take responsibility for Wastney failures
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 12:37 pm | Road Transport Forum
Road Transport Forum Chief Executive Ken Shirley has expressed disappointment at NZTA’s regulatory processes in the wake of the Peter Wastney Engineering certification issues. More >>
Government must provide certainty over RONS routes
Monday, 23 April 2018, 9:56 am | Road Transport Forum
Road Transport Forum Chief Executive Ken Shirley is urging the Government to let communities know their plans for the former RONS routes. More >>
