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Appendix C - Further resources available
Land Transport New Zealand
See the Land Transport NZ website at www.landtransport.govt.nz for factsheets and publications on a range of topics, including:
- Factsheet 24 - Fatigue: Staying alert while you're driving
- Factsheet 33 - Speed
- Factsheet 30 - Safety belts and airbags
- Factsheet 55 - Driving offences and their penalties
- Work time and logbooks - New requirements for the commercial transport industry (PDF, 967 KB).
For advice on setting up a workplace travel plan, see the guide at www.landtransport.govt.nz/sustainable-transport/guidelines/.
For information on fuel efficiency, see www.fuelsaver.govt.nz
For guidance on selecting safer vehicles, see the ANCAP crash test ratings and/or used car safety ratings as www.landtransport.govt.nz/vehicles/.
Land Transport NZ regional staff are also a source of advice on road safety and regulatory issues.
Department of Labour
See the guide to the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 at www.dol.govt.nz.
Govt3 Fleet Review Project
In mid to late 2007, the Ministry of Transport will publish guidelines for public sector organisations' vehicle fleet management and procurement, aimed at increasing the focus on sustainability, reducing emissions and improving fuel economy. Recommendations from the Govt3 Fleet Review Project will be available on the Ministry of Transport's website at www.transport.govt.nz and from the Ministry for the Environment at www.mfe.govt.nz.
AA Driver Training
The New Zealand Automobile Association provides driver training and also has a range of resources available for companies and employers, including a defensive driving course designed specifically for businesses and experienced drivers. For more information, see www.aa.co.nz.
GreenFleet - the Sustainable Business Network
GreenFleet is a programme run by the Sustainable Business Network that enables New Zealand businesses to reduce the impacts of their vehicle fleet on the environment and people. As well as networking and advice, it offers a tree-planting programme that allows companies to offset carbon emissions. For more information, see www.greenfleet.org.nz.
Last updated: 12 September 2007