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Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has launched the Approved Code of Practice [ACOP] for Forestry and Harvesting Operations for the forestry industry.    

ACOPs are practical guidelines to help people in specific sectors and industries to comply with their health and safety duties. The sector-specific ACOPs programme is one part of the broader health and safety reforms.   

WorkSafe has worked with the forestry industry, including input from both workers and forestry companies to c...

A major project to replace rail level crossings in Takanini and Glen Innes with eight new bridges is starting delivery, Auckland Transport and KiwiRail say.

Pre-construction works start this week, with main construction of new bridges at Takanini, Te Mahia and Glen Innes stations starting during summer.

The project supports more frequent trains while improving safety, keeping traffic moving and enhancing urban areas. Level crossing removals are part of Auckland Transport and KiwiRail’s plan to be able to carry in...

Major works are getting underway in Mangahauini Gorge on State Highway 35 (SH35) north of Gisborne, as crews tackle the final and largest phase of Cyclone Gabrielle recovery efforts in Tairāwhiti, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.

“Since Cyclone Gabrielle, Transport Rebuild East Coast and local contractor crews have worked very hard to keep one lane of the highway through the Mangahauini Gorge open, while a long-term solution was designed. The upcoming programme of work is all about protecting the highway for the l...

National Road Carriers (NRC) has unveiled an upgraded, powerful Cost Model designed to help operators navigate an increasingly complex economic landscape.

Developed in a strategic partnership with the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (EECA), this new tool offers a sophisticated way for transport businesses of all sizes to predict expenses, boost efficiency, and plan for the future with greater certainty. 

The NRC Cost Model is positioned as the most advanced forecasting tool available to transport ...

National Road Carriers Association (NRC) is calling for detailed traffic modelling to support AT’s proposed replacement of railway level crossing in Takanini with road bridges announced today. 

“The City Rail Link is going to be a game changer for Auckland and getting these level crossings replaced is critical to keep freight moving,” said NRC CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers.

"Bridge crossings of the railway are a much-needed part of the roading network at Takanini, which is an important light industry area for the ...

The National Road Carriers Association (NRC) has announced significant changes to its Board, marking the departure of two long-serving members and the arrival of three new appointees committed to shaping the future of New Zealand’s road transport industry.

After many years of dedicated service, Calven Bonney and Don Wilson are stepping down from the NRC Board. Both have made invaluable contributions during their tenure, guiding the organisation through growth and change while representing the interests of members natio...