Episode 6: The Power of Industry Association Membership
On Schedule. A podcast series in which New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with leaders and experts from across the freight industry about key issues impacting the transport sector.
Quit it! Employment Court rules against forfeiture clauses
It is not uncommon for employers to include a clause in their employment agreements that requires staff to forfeit a specified amount of salary or wages if they fail to work out their notice period upon resignation. Typically this clause is intended to compensate the employer for potential losses or disruptions caused to their business by the employee’s early departure.
One NZ Satellite TEXT coming soon
Currently around 40% of New Zealand has no mobile coverage. One NZ is about to change this making New Zealand safer. One NZ Satellite TXT coming soon.
What to look for in a health & safety app
Meeting your health and safety responsibilities with ease and efficiency can sometimes feel like a big task, involving a lot of paperwork. With the introduction of so many apps now that can help to streamline your processes, you may be considering whether an app is this the right option for your business.
INZ: Allowing enough time to apply for AEWV
It is crucial that you allow enough time and factor in the time it takes for each phase of the process. The latest processing times are available on the Immigration New Zealand (INZ) website to help you plan accordingly:
Torque with Paula
Whilst doing my regional rounds one major issue comes up time and again – road repair quality. We all know that feeling on Christmas morning when the excitement builds just before opening our gifts. It’s that same feeling when we see the contractors out with their milling machines and bitumen trucks and we think “Yes, we are finally getting our roads fixed!”
Woody’s corner
While the Government has just announced a record $32.9 billion investment in New Zealand’s transport network throughout the country over the next three years – see Roads of regional significance story below
What do Regional Deals mean for the transport sector?
The Government is inviting all regions to submit proposals for Regional Deals between central and local government to drive economic growth and deliver infrastructure including for water supply, roads and housing.
Justin’s Transport Minute – 05/12/2024
A tired cliche, but this year has gone properly fast.
For the industry, it has probably been a year to forget. The soft economy saw transport demand fall to levels not seen for decades. But the worst appears to be behind us.
Concrete roads well suited to high intensity traffic
Concrete roads are well suited for high intensity traffic and are more cost effective in the long run according to The Case for Concrete Roads, a new report written by Infometrics for Concrete New Zealand.
Xmas Message form NRC’s Chairman
It’s time us to move into ‘thrival’ mode, which is a concept based on the premise that we aren’t just overcoming the challenges we face, we are using them to help us grow, evolve, and eventually flourish into the next phase.