Finding road safety solutions should be more democratic
We are seeing democratic processes being eroded around the world, but we don’t want that to happen in New Zealand, do we? This week, RTF has experienced a situation where government has chosen process over form on the very serious issue of public consultation about road safety and strategies to reduce the road toll. And … Read More
Shaping work-based training important for our industry’s future
Heralded as a new dawn for work skills and training, there were a lot of words in the polytechnic and industry training reform announcements from the Government last week, but not a lot of detail for us to work with. Being an optimist, this could be seen as a good thing. Our sector needs to … Read More
Let’s get practical about climate change
While politicians and celebrities gnash their teeth and shout to anyone who will listen that we are in the middle of a climate change “crisis” or “emergency”, a lot of others are looking at practical and workable solutions to stop the mercury rising. None more so than those at the local government level, where they … Read More
Slow road speeds, slow economy
As a country reliant on export dollars to maintain our great way of life, transporting goods on trucks, via roads, is the lifeblood that keeps the New Zealand economy moving. Our roads are like the arteries in a human body. Arteries pump blood around your body to keep you alive, and most people are conscious … Read More
