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Submissions

Recent submissions on issues affecting Roading New Zealand members include the following.

Roading NZ comments on the MOT's Safe Journeys Discussion Document

Roading New Zealand agrees with most of the proposals contained in the document but suggests some aspects can be further enhanced. Read more . . .

RNZ, NZ Contractors Federation and InfraTrain issue joint submission to TEC on training issues

Roading New Zealand, NZ Contractors Federation and InfraTrain support the Government's view that there is a strong relationship between skills development and productivity, but suggests that the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) should consult the civil construction industry regarding the definition and value of Health & Safety training, and that it should take a longer-term view of compliance courses for Health & Safety. Read the whole submission . . .

Roading NZ suggests measures to strengthen Infrastructure Bill

Roading New Zealand supports the proposed Infrastructure Bill in principle, but suggests that it be strengthened to align it better with the Government’s current objectives of economic growth and productivity. more

Investigation into Bitumen Prices

Download NZTA Discussion Document An Investigation into Bitumen Prices (Sept 2009) here . . .

RNZ supports amendment to Vehicle Dimensions and Mass but urges extra capital and maintenance funding

In its submission to the New Zealand Transport Agency on the proposed Amendment No 2 of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule, Roading New Zealand supports the proposed Rule but asks that extra funding be made available to cover the inevitable extra capital and maintenance costs that will be incurred. more . . .

Submission to MoT on amending the Government Policy Statement on Land Transport

Roading NZ welcomes the Government Policy Statement’s shift in transport focus to national economic growth; suggests additional training provisions, smarter procurement and better use of industry resources. more

Submission to NZTA on its Interim Procurement Manual

Roading NZ supports NZTA’s procurement strategy requirements but suggests additional measures to improve value for money. more

To the Commerce Commission

re. the Discussion Paper on the Regulatory Provisions of the Commerce Act 1986. While supporting the purpose of the Paper, which is aimed at safeguarding the long term interests of consumers in markets where there is little or no competition, we raised issues around funding certainty and the appropriate level of regulation. Read the full submission here.

To the RUC Review Group on proposals to review Road User Charges

Broadly, our submission dealt with possible changes from using the 4th Power Rule for damage to the road pavement to using the 2nd Power Rule; use of average vehicle weights; “space” related expenditure; replacement of RUC with a diesel tax; a possible strategy for moving to electronic cost recovery; and the need for road users to be consulted on proposed changes to levels of RUC. Read the full submission here.

to ERMA

concerning the amendment to 4 Group Standards enabling bitumen to be carried in tank wagons not limited to 10,000 litres. We congratulated ERMA for amending the 4 Group Standards to enable bitumen emulsions to be carried in tank wagons not limited to 10,000 litres in compartment size provided they comply with an approved Code of Practice. Read the submission here.