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About Rural Contractors New Zealand The Rural Contracting industry is a very significant component of the agricultural sector. An analysis of the industry was commissioned by Rural Contractors New Zealand in December 2013 and the report by Infometrics Ltd showed: •
The rural contracting sector contributed $47 million to New Zealand’s GDP in 2013
•
An average of 17,894 persons were employed in the rural contracting industry in the year to March 2013
•
Bay of Plenty and Waikato were the regions with highest employment in the rural contract industry, accounting for nearly 37%
•
In 2013, there were 5,255 registered businesses in the rural contracting sector, with an average of 3.4 employees per business unit
A copy of the Infometrics’ report “The Rural Contracting Industry” December 2013 is available on the website: www.ruralcontractors.org.nz Accreditation Rural Contractors New Zealand, as the only national body representing the sector considers training and qualifications vitally important and has an accreditation system to raise the standards of the industry and to offer security to those who engage rural contractors. •
A Registered Contractor has undergone a self assessment followed by an independent audit to confirm that the contractor meets all of their statutory, regulatory and other compliance obligations. The process is not complicated and any contractor who is operating in a businesslike manner should have little difficulty in achieving this level of accreditation. Current Registered Contractor accreditation is a requirement for bringing in overseas workers under the Approval in Principle held by the Association.
•
A Qualified Contractor is one who has achieved NZQA or equivalent qualifications yet there is no visible evidence to show a client. Qualified Contractor recognition is available to any member company when the contractor, manager or supervisory employee holds the appropriate Level 3 NZQA qualification for that skill and remains valid while the qualified manager or supervisor remains in employment.
Those rural contractors wishing to achieve this recognition should download the form from the Rural Contractors web site and forward to the Chief Executive, or contact him for a form.
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Chemical Applicator Accreditation Rural Contractors New Zealand is the primary national organisation whose membership apply agrichemicals in a public place and/or for hire and reward. There is a Chemical Applicator accreditation programme to meet the needs of our members and the industry. The application of agrichemicals has to be carried out in a competent and professional manner to ensure the enhancement of the crop and the safety of the operator, the environment and the public. There are two levels of agrichemical applicator accreditation available through Rural Contractors New Zealand: Basic Chemical Applicator •
Requirements - Has completed the NZQA Level Two qualification in agrichemical application (see website). - Holds a current Approved Handler certificate.
Registered Chemical Applicator. •
Requirements - Has completed NZQA Level Four qualification in agrichemical application. The assessment for this qualification may include a site visit. - Holds a current Approved Handler certificate. - Supplies evidence to demonstrate 200 hours agrichemical application.
The policy and rules for the Chemical Applicator accreditation programme can be found on the Rural Contractors website, www.ruralcontractors.org.nz. Rural Contractors New Zealand will be promoting to central and local government as well as industry associations, the following policy: Any person applying agrichemicals in a public place or on private property for hire and reward, shall either be: - The holder of a Registered Chemical Applicator accreditation or, - The holder of a Basic Chemical Applicator (or equivalent) accreditation operating under the immediate and direct supervision of the holder of a Registered Chemical Applicator accreditation. Agrichemical Supplies Agrichemical Use Records (Spray Diaries) are available from the Association, email office@ruralcontractors.org.nz for supplies. Paddock Spray Tags which are self adhesive and weatherproof are available from Farmlands stores.
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Contact Details for Rural Contractors New Zealand:
Rural Contractors New Zealand exists to provide benefits for its members and to represent at local and national level, the interests of the rural contracting industry.
Chief Executive - Roger Parton Postal: PO Box 32019, Maungaraki, Lower Hutt 5050 Telephone: 0800 424 266 or 0-4-568 9123 Facsimile: 0-4-568 2780 Email: Office@RuralContractors.org.nz Web Site: www.RuralContractors.org.nz
The very diverse nature of the rural contracting industry means that the Association has a very wide coverage, both geographically and in the services provided. Each Zone holds its own meetings to bring members up to date and also an AGM where two board members are elected– if not already elected by postal ballot.
The country is divided into four zones: North of a line between North Taranaki and Northern Hawke’s Bay
Zone 2
South of a line between North Taranaki and Northern Hawke’s Bay
Zone 3
North of a line across the South Island from Oamaru
Zone 4
South of a line across the South Island from Oamaru.
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 4
Communications Advisor - David Anderson Telephone: 021-963 122 Email: comms@ruralcontractors.org.nz
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Membership Benefits Accident Compensation Corporation The Workplace Safety Discount (WSD) can provide a saving of 10% on the Accident Compensation Corporation levies payable by rural contractors. For further information, contact AsureQuality on: 0508 00 11 22, or: www.asurequality.com /training_courses/acc_workplace_safety_dis Are you paying too much ACC levies? Contact ACC Guys for an assessment on www.manageacc.info
Conference The Association holds its annual conference and Annual General Meeting in June of each year, moving the location between the Zones of the North & South Island. 2016 Conference is on 27-30 June in the Bay of Islands. 2017 Conference is on 19-22 June in Queenstown. The Conference provides informative and entertaining speakers on a wide range of topics relevant to the rural contracting industry, a trade display of products and services, field trip to further the delegate’s knowledge as well as three evenings of entertainment, food and wine.
Cost of Services How much to charge for services provided is often a difficult question for rural contractors. Get it too low and the contractor will lose money, get it too high and the contractor may not get the work. Rural Contractors New Zealand has a set of spreadsheets which will provide the answers on how to calculate the cost of plant and the cost of labour. These are available at no charge to members but can only be sent by email.
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charge from the Members’ Area of the website. These are updated annually as relevant legislation changes. Two copies per employee are required, so that each party has a signed copy.
Farmlands Rural Contractors New Zealand is a Card Partner, allowing all invoices to be charged to your Farmlands Card AND you get a discount.
Federated Farmers Membership of Rural Contractors New Zealand includes information and advocacy services of Federated Farmers, the principle body representing the agricultural sector. Subsidised membership of Federated Farmers is available to members, to enable access to all of their services and benefits.
Fuel Discounts Members have access to attractive discounts through Allied Fuels.
Immigration The Association holds an Approval in Principle which allows a very streamlined process for bringing overseas workers to fill agricultural machinery operators vacancies. For details contact the Chief Executive.
Insurance Rural Contractors Insurance New Zealand provides superior insurance cover, better pricing and monthly payments, plus free membership of the Rural Contractors New Zealand.
Members are kept up to date with the latest developments as soon as they can be notified.
Contact either the Association or go to the website (Insurance), call 0800 AG INSURE (0800 244 678) or contact one of the following:
Employment Agreements
Zone 1
Every employer is required by law to have a written Employment Agreement with every employee, be they permanent, part time or casual.
Mark Williamson - Mark.Williamson@rothbury.co.nz | 021 998 484
Employment Agreements for full/part time, fixed/seasonal and casual employees are available at no
Greg Greenwood – Greg.Greenwood@rothbury.co.nz | 021 249 7068
Zone 2 Allan Henderson – Allan.Henderson@rothbury.co.nz | 021 845 542
Zone 3 Zone 4 Gareth Jennings – Gareth.Jennings@rothbury.co.nz | 027 431 1130
Members’ Rebate Members who participate in the Association’s fuel and insurance schemes generate significant income for the Association. Each year, this contribution is identified and participating members receive a rebate.
Road Transport Forum Rural Contractors New Zealand is an Associate member of the Road Transport Forum, providing up to date information on matters related to heavy vehicles and roading issues.
Rural Contractor & Large Scale Farmer Delivered free to all members. Includes two pages of Rural Contractors New Zealand news.
Safer Farms WorkSafe New Zealand has a series of guidance notes and other material which are useful in meeting your obligations under the Health & Safety in the Workplace Act. Go to : www.saferfarms.org.nz or www.worksafe.govt.nz
Training A number of NZQA qualifications are available through Connexis, the Infrastructure Industry Training Organisation covering the rural contracting industry. Some subsidies are available for employers and employees involved in training and further details can be obtained direct from Connexis at: infrastructureito.org.nz
At the rear of this diary is the 2014 edition of the Agricultural Vehicles Guide.
Vodafone A group scheme and capped plan are available for members. Contact: Business Care Team on 888 or 0800 400 888 (use Customer ID 1-47S3CXV) Kyle Lewis on 021-192 7603 or 04-212 6066 or kyle.lewis@vodafone.com
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Recognition of Core Competencies (RCC) is a way in which experience and previous training can be translated into NZQA qualifications. Many contractors would find this approach relatively easy and can achieve a qualification without having to go back to school. Again, contact Connexis for more information.
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Preamble. While recognising that competition is a necessary and vital part of the free enterprise system, the Association nevertheless believes there is a code of ethics, in accordance with which business should be conducted, so as to avoid unfairness to both the public and fellow members and to maintain the high standard of the contracting industry.
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Code of Ethics is as follows: (a)
Members shall conduct their affairs at all times in an ethical and fair manner and in accordance with this code of ethics.
(b)
Members shall complete their contracting obligations to their clients in a fair and equitable manner, in accordance with the best standards of workmanship and with integrity and courtesy.
(c)
Members shall be good employers with fair and reasonable conditions of employment, healthy and safe work places, and employment practices that promote equality of opportunity for all persons regardless of their sex, marital status, religious belief, colour, race, ethnic or national origins, disability, age, political opinion, employment status, family status or sexual orientation.
(d)
Members shall be good citizens ensuring that the health and safety of the public is protected at all times and that the environment is preserved and protected in accordance with the best environmental management practices.
(e)
Members shall not express adverse comments or criticism to the general public on the services, fees or conduct of another member. However each member has a duty to maintain the standard of the industry by referring to the Association, conduct which may breach this Code or otherwise appear to bring discredit on the Association, its Members or the rural contracting industry.
(f)
Members shall not be associated in any way with anything that may bring that member or the Association into disrepute.
(g)
Members shall not disclose to or discuss with non members confidential information obtained through membership of the Association.
(h)
Members shall be loyal to the Association and where possible actively involve themselves in the affairs of the Association.
(i)
Members shall give preference, where appropriate, to other members and associate members when utilising services provided by fellow members and associate members.
(j)
Members charged with a breach of this code of ethics shall voluntarily provide all relevant information to a duly constituted tribunal of the Association for investigation and judgement.
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Preamble. The labour market in New Zealand necessitates engaging overseas staff on short term contracts, usually to provide agricultural machinery operations during the harvest season. Employing persons from overseas carries some responsibility for their general health and welfare while in the employ of a member.
2.
Failure to provide overseas staff with an enjoyable and productive work experience can reflect badly upon the contractor, the Association, the industry and the country, and may lead to negative comment in social and other media.
3.
Code for employing overseas staff is as follows: (a)
Members shall where ever possible, provide employment with or without training to New Zealand residents in the first instance.
(b)
Members shall when engaging staff from overseas, provide in writing a true and accurate picture of the work environment, conditions and benefits offered.
(c)
Members shall ensure an Employment Agreement is signed by both parties before the employee commences work and that the employee is given one of the two copies.
(d)
Members shall not deduct or withhold any wages without the full and knowledgeable agreement of the employee. Where such deductions are made, the employee shall give written approval (this can be recorded on the Employment Agreement).
(e)
Members shall ensure that the employee is paid as a minimum, the market rate for the work being performed taking into account, experience, locality and actual work to be performed. Where bad weather or other natural occurrence prevents normal work being performed, other alternative work is to be offered if possible.
(f)
Members shall ensure that the employee’s working hours are in accordance with normal industry standards and do not breach any relevant legislation or guidelines.
(g)
Members shall when providing accommodation, ensure that the accommodation is of a suitable standard and meets the basic level of hygiene, comfort and accommodation that is expected in New Zealand.
(h)
Members shall charge for accommodation, food, utilities and other necessities at a rate that is fair and in conformity with accepted New Zealand charges.
(i)
Members shall ensure that should the employee require any form of health services, they are advised of the location of such services and provided the time to attend any appointment made.
(j)
Members shall not hold employees passports or other items of value as security but may do so for safe keeping if requested by the employee. Such items are to be promptly returned to the employee when requested and are not to be withheld for any reason.
(k)
Members shall have an up to date Health & Safety Policy in place which is applied in an ongoing manner and about which the employee is made fully aware.
(l)
Members shall ensure that employees are provided with an induction process covering work requirements and matters relating to living in New Zealand.
(m) Members shall ensure that all documentation relating to approval to work in New Zealand such as visas, taxation (IR595 and IR330), and drivers licence are in order and are valid for the duration of the employment period. (n)
Members shall promptly advise Immigration New Zealand where any overseas employee breaches a work visa or immigration permit to which the member is a party.
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Conversion Factors Conversion Formulae To use the conversion formulae, multiply the imperial measurement by the factor beside the conversion you wish to make. If you wish to convert Metric measure into Imperial measure simply divide by the same factor.
Length to Convert
Multiply By
Area to Convert
Multiply By
milli-inches into micrometres
25.4
square inches into square millimetres
645.16
inches into millimetres
25.4
square inches into square centimetres
6.4516
inches into centimetres
2.54
square feet into square centimetres
929.0304
inches into metres
0.0254
square feet into square metres
0.092903
feet into millimetres
304.8
square yards into square metres
0.836127
feet into centimetres
30.48
square yards into ares (0.01 hectare)
0.0083613
feet into metres
0.3048
square miles into square kilometres
2.589988
yards into metres
0.9144
acres into square metres
4046.8564
fathoms into metres
1.8288
acres into hectares
0.4046856
chains into metres
20.1168
furlongs into metres
201.168
Mass to Convert
Multiply By
miles, statute into kilometres
1.609344
grains into milligrams
64.7989
miles, nautical into kilometres
1.852
grains into metric carats
0.323995
grains into grams
0.064799
Volume & Capacity To Convert
Multiply By
pennyweights into grams
1.555174
cubic inches into cubic centimetres
16.387064
ounces into grams
28.349523
cubic inches into litres
0.016387
ounces, troy into grams
31.103477
cubic feet into cubic metres
0.0283168
ounces, into kilograms
0.0283495
cubic feet into litres
28.316847
pounds into kilograms
0.4535924
cubic yards into cubic metres
0.7645549
stones into kilograms
6.3502932
teaspoons into millilitres
4.93
hundredweights into kilograms
50.802345
tablespoons into millilitres
14.78
tons into kilograms
1016.0469
UK pints into litres
0.5682613
tons into metric tonnes
1.01605
UK quarts into litres
1.1365225
tahils into grams
37.799
UK gallons into litres
4.54609
kati into kilograms
0.60479
UK gallons into cubic metres
0.004546
UK fluid ounces into cubic centimetres
28.413063
Temperature Conversions
US pints into litres
0.47
To convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit: F=9/5 x Celsius + 32
US quarts into litres
0.95
To convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius: C=5/9 x Fahrenheit - 32
US gallons into litres
3.79
International Paper Sizes The A Series Size
Millimetres
Inches
A0
841 x 1189
33.11 x 46.81
A1
594 x 841
23.39 x 33.11
A2
420 x 594
16.54 x 23.39
A3
297 x 420
11.69 x 16.54
A4
210 x 297
8.27 x 11.69
A5
148 x 210
5.83 x 8.27
A6 A7 A8
105 x 148 74 x 105 52 x 74
4.13 x 5.83 2.91 x 4.13 2.05 x 2.91
A9
37 x 52
1.46 x 2.05
A10
26 x 37
1.02 x 1.46
The B Series Size
Millimetres
Inches
B0
1000 x 1414
39.37 x 55.67
B1
707 x 1000
27.83 x 39.37
B2
500 x 707
19.68 x 27.83
B3
353 x 500
13.90 x 19.68
B4
250 x 353
9.84 x 13.90
B5
176 x 250
6.93 x 9.84
B6
125 x 176
4.92 x 6.93
B7
88 x 125
3.46 x 4.92
B8
62 x 88
2.44 x 3.46
B9
44 x 62
1.73 x 2.44
B10
31 x 44
1.22 x 1.73
The C Series Size C0
Millimetres 917 x 1297
Inches 36.10 x 51.06
C1
648 x 917
25.51 x 36.10
C2
458 x 648
18.03 x 25.51
C3
324 x 458
12.76 x 18.03
C4
229 x 324
9.02 x 12.76
C5 C6 C7 C7/6 C8 DL
162 x 229 114 x 162 81 x 114 81 x 162 57 x 81 110 x 220
6.38 x 9.02 4.49 x 6.38 3.19 x 4.49 3.19 x 6.38 2.25 x 3.19 4.33 x 8.66
Motoring Conversions
35.00 = 21.87
40.00 = 64.00
These conversion charts indicate relative values. They are intended only as a guide and should not be used to calculate higher values where more than three decimal places would be needed.
40.00 = 25.00
45.00 = 72.00
45.00 = 28.12
50.00 = 80.00
50.00 = 31.25
55.00 = 88.00
Fuel Consumption
55.00 = 34.37
60.00 = 96.00
L/100km = Mile/gal
Mile/gal = L/100km
60.00 = 37.50
65.00 = 104.00
6.00 = 47.06
10.00 = 28.248
65.00 = 40.62
70.00 = 112.00
7.00 = 40.34
12.00 = 23.540
70.00 = 43.75
75.00 = 120.00
8.00 = 35.30
14.00 = 20.177
75.00 = 46.87
80.00 = 128.00
8.50 = 33.22
16.00 = 17.655
80.00 = 50.00
85.00 = 136.00
9.00 = 31.38
18.00 = 15.693
90.00 = 56.25
90.00 = 144.00
9.50 = 29.73
20.00 = 14.124
100.00 = 62.50
95.00 = 152.00
10.00 = 28.24
22.00 = 12.840
110.00 = 68.75
100.00 = 160.00
10.50 = 26.90
24.00 = 11.710
120.00 = 75.00
110.00 = 176.00
11.00 = 25.67
26.00 = 10.864
130.00 = 81.25
120.00 = 192.00
11.50 = 24.56
28.00 = 10.088
140.00 = 87.50
130.00 = 208.00
12.00 = 23.53
30.00 = 9.416
150.00 = 93.75
140.00 = 224.00
12.50 = 22.59
32.00 = 8.827
13.00 = 21.72
34.00 = 8.308
13.50 = 20.92
36.00 = 7.846
14.00 = 20.17
38.00 = 7.433
14.50 = 19.48
40.00 = 7.062
15.00 = 18.83
42.00 = 6.726
16.00 = 17.65
43.00 = 6.561
17.00 = 16.61
44.00 = 6.420
18.00 = 15.69
45.00 = 6.278
19.00 = 14.86
46.00 = 6.137
20.00 = 14.12
47.00 = 5.996
21.00 = 13.44
48.00 = 5.855
22.00 = 12.83
49.00 = 5.713
23.00 = 12.27
50.00 = 5.572
Speed km/h = mile/h
mile/h = km/h
5.00 = 3.12
10.00 = 16.00
10.00 = 6.25
15.00 = 24.00
15.00 = 9.37
20.00 = 32.00
20.00 = 12.50
25.00 = 40.00
25.00 = 15.62
30.00 = 48.00
30.00 = 18.75
35.00 = 56.00
Tyre Pressure bf/in2 = kPa
kPa = bf/in2
25.00 = 172.36
155.00 = 22.48
26.00 = 179.26
160.00 = 23.20
27.00 = 186.16
165.00 = 23.93
28.00 = 193.05
170.00 = 24.66
29.00 = 199.95
175.00 = 25.38
30.00 = 206.84
180.00 = 26.11
31.00 = 213.74
185.00 = 26.83
32.00 = 220.63
190.00 = 27.56
33.00 = 227.53
195.00 = 28.28
34.00 = 234.42
200.00 = 29.00
35.00 = 241.31
205.00 = 29.73
Commodity Weights Commodity
No. of Kgs
Per
Commodity
No. of Kgs
Per
Alcohol
900
1,000lt
Manganese ore
4150
cu.metre
Ashes
640
cu.metre
Milk
1030
1,000lt
Ashphalt
1610
cu.metre
Mud, dry
1280-1760
cu.metre
Barley
610
cu.metre
Mud, wet
1760-2090
cu.metre
Beer
1030
1,000lt
Mineral Sands
2500-2700
cu.metre
Bricks, pressed
5000
1000 bricks
Nickel ore, concentrate
1500
cu.metre
Bricks, cut
4000
1000 bricks
Oats
417
cu.metre
Bricks, cement
4760
1000 bricks
Oil, black (fuel)
780
1,000lt
Bluestone
1765
cu.metre
Oil, lubricating
970
1,000lt
Cement, bagged
1400
cu.metre
Petrol
750
1,000lt
Cinders
640
cu.metre
Road metal Tarred
2200
cu.metre
Clay, dry
1010
cu.metre
Rock & Stone crushed
1364-1670
cu.metre
Clay, wet
1770
cu.metre
salt, fine
800
cu.metre
Coal, black
760
cu.metre
Sand, dry loose
1440-1700
cu.metre
Coal, briquettes
750
cu.metre
Sand, dry compact
1800
cu.metre
Coke
600
cu.metre
Sand, moist loose
1930
cu.metre
Concrete, dry mix
1250
cu.metre
Sandstone, solid
2500
cu.metre
Concrete, wet mix
2380
cu.metre
Sandstone, crushed
1370
cu.metre
Copper ore
2000
cu.metre
Scrap metal, pieces
60
cu.metre
Copper concentrate
2500-3000
cu.metre
Scrap metal, turnings
30
cu.metre
Earth, dry
1150-1280
cu.metre
Slag
1060
cu.metre
Earth, wet
1440-1600
cu.metre
Slate
3030
cu.metre
Flour, loose
670
cu.metre
Spirits
910
1,000lt
Garbage, dry
530
cu.metre
Steel
7850
cu.metre
Garbage, wet
660
cu.metre
Stone, crushed
1605
cu.metre
Gravel
1600-1920
cu.metre
Sugar cane
500
cu.metre
Gravel & Sand, dry loose
1460-1730
cu.metre
Sugar, liquid
1400
1,000lt
Gravel & Sand, dry packed
1760
cu.metre
Superphosphate, granular (bulk)
1030
cu.metre
Gravel & Sand, wet
1930
cu.metre
Superphosphate, powdered (bagged)
1160
cu.metre
Iron Cast
7200
cu.metre
Tin
3500-4000
cu.metre
Iron Ore hematite, lump
2740
cu.metre
Tin ore
3500
cu.metre
Iron Ore hematite, fine
2440
cu.metre
Tiles
1000
cu.metre
Kerosene
800-820
1,000lt
Turpentine
870
1,000lt
Lead cast
11430
cu.metre
Vegetable Oil
920
1,000lt
Lead zinc ore
2000-2700
cu.metre
Vinegar
1020
1,000lt
Lime
860
cu.metre
Water
1000
1,000lt
Limestone, solid
2550
cu.metre
Wheat
770
cu.metre
Limestone, crushed
1660
cu.metre
Wine
1000
1,000lt
Linseed Oil
950
1,000lt
Wool, pressed (tops)
150
bale
Marble, solid
2650
cu.metre
Zinc-lead ore
2000-2700
cu.metre
Marble, crushed
1540
cu.metre
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OUR PURPOSE
CREATING TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS FOR A THRIVING NEW ZEALAND
NZ Transport Agency Published April 2014
If you have further queries, call our contact centre on 0800 699 000 or write to us:
ISBN 978-0-478-41917-7 (online) Copyright: April 2014 NZ Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Private Bag 11777 Palmerston North 4442.
NOTE: The content of this document represents the law at the time of publication.
Agricultural vehicles guide 2014
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1. What vehicles 2. Motor vehicle 3. Road user and topics are registration and charges (RUC) included licensing
5. Warrant of fitness requirements
9. Our roads and how you can improve things
6. Driver licensing
10. Definitions
7. Transport service licence – agricultural vehicles
4. Vehicle equipment
8. Work time requirements and fatigue management
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1. What vehicles and topics are included Vehicles included:
Topics covered:
• Agricultural tractors (including implements which are transported on tractors such as front-end loaders and mowers mounted on a three-point linkage).
• Vehicle registration and licensing.
• Agricultural trailers (including loader wagons, ploughs and rakes with their own road wheels). • Self-drive agricultural machines (including combines, forage and grape harvesters, pea and corn harvesters, telescopic handlers, log harvesting equipment). Vehicles not included:
• Road user charges (RUC). • Key vehicle safety issues such as being a slow, large vehicle with projecting parts, towing connections and lighting. • Warrants and certificates of fitness (WoF/ CoF). • Driver licensing. • Transport service licence (TSL). • Work time and logbook requirements.
• Fatigue management. • Trucks even if they are used for agricultural The guide applies to vehicles driven on a road purposes (including ground spreaders and agricultural aviation loaders). These are treated – namely streets and highways, and also any just like other trucks that are used on the road. place the public has access to, including bridges, beaches, riverbeds, carparks, reserve lands, • All terrain vehicles (ATVs). wharves and road shoulders. • Trailers with integrated equipment such as log Refer to section 10: Definitions for more details haulers and shredders. on these vehicle types. • Tractors not used for agricultural purposes.
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Unless they fall into one of the exempt classifications, all motor vehicles used on the road must be registered and licensed. Registration is the process of adding a vehicle to the motor vehicle register and issuing it with a registration plate(s). Registration includes payment of a registration fee and a registration plate fee. Registration will remain current until either the Registration is cancelled or automatically lapses. Vehicle licensing is often incorrectly called ‘registration’. It is the payment of a fee to use a motor vehicle on public roads. The fee helps to pay for roading projects and road safety programmes. When the fee is paid, you receive a label indicating the expiry date of the vehicle licence.
REGISTRATION AND LICENSING To register: Agricultural motor vehicles can be registered at any Transport Agency registration plate agent by completing an Application for registration of a VIN exempt vehicle (MR2B) – no inspection of the vehicle is required. The person registering the vehicle is legally responsible to make sure the registration and the information provided on the form is correct. If there is any doubt as to whether the vehicle meets the agricultural motor vehicle definition, contact the Transport Agency for advice. To re-license: Agricultural motor vehicles can be re-licensed at an agent of the Transport Agency or, if usage is not being changed, online at www.nzta.govt.nz/online.
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MOTOR VEHICLES EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION AND/OR LICENSING
Section 77 (3) of the Land Transport (Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2011 provides a defence for operating an unregistered and unlicensed motor vehicle. To claim this defence the operator must prove that the vehicle is being operated lawfully rather than the enforcement officer proving the vehicle is being operated unlawfully.
To find agent locations please refer to: www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicle/registrationlicensing/where.html. NOTE: Motor vehicle registration and licensing of agricultural vehicles is currently under review.
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