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SCAM ALERTS: Report a phishing scam or learn about the latest phishing emails

TRAFFIC UPDATES: Several roads have been impacted by recent weather events. We’ll provide updates on our Journey Planner website as information becomes available. View our traffic map for road closures and delays(external link)

SCAM ALERTS: Report a phishing scam or learn about the latest phishing emails

CONTACT CENTRE WAIT TIMES: Our Contact Centre is currently experiencing significant wait times. View frequently asked questions

ONLINE TRANSACTIONS: We are experiencing issues with credit and debit card transactions on our website. We are working with the payment provider to resolve this as soon as we can. 

CONTACT CENTRE WAIT TIMES: Our Contact Centre is currently experiencing significant wait times. View frequently asked questions

REGO AND RUC LABEL ERROR: There was a postage error with labels purchased on the 15 August 2022. Find out more

ROAD USER CHARGES (RUC) DISCOUNT: Find out more about the temporary RUC reduction scheme

ONLINE SERVICES: We are currently experiencing issues with all our online services at the moment. We are working to resolve the services as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

COVID-19 SERVICES UPDATE: Information on Waka Kotahi services, extensions and more

ONLINE SERVICES: We currently have an issue with receiving some payments and are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience.

EASTER WEEKEND – PLAN AHEAD: Heading away for the long weekend? Check our holiday journeys tool(external link)

SCAM ALERTS: Refund email and Vehicle licence (rego) renewal phishing emails

CONTACT CENTRE PHONE LINES: Our Contact Centre phone lines are currently unavailable. View frequently asked questions

Definition of a mobile crane

A mobile crane is a self-propelled vehicle that:

  • is designed solely or principally for lifting objects using a boom with lifting gear

  • only carries loads that are necessary for its own propulsion or equipment.

This definition excludes:

  • trucks fitted with crane apparatus, such as a knuckle boom crane (a crane fitted to a vehicle to lift goods on and off the vehicle)

  • vehicle recovery service vehicles (tow trucks).

Driving a mobile crane on a road

To drive a mobile crane on a road, you must have a driver licence for the appropriate class and the relevant driver licence endorsement.

Find out about getting an endorsement to drive a special vehicle

Operating a mobile crane

To operate a mobile crane, you must be trained to use it safely. Find out more about the training options available through the Crane Association of New Zealand.

Visit the website of the Crane Association of New Zealand(external link)

Indicative crane access maps have been developed by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to identify bridge constraints for information purposes for the crane industry. These will enable crane operators to identify a bridge's status when planning routes to and from worksites.

View the maps on the Waka Kotahi Maphub(external link)