Kiwi Transport

14/05/2026

Livestock transport declaration forms available

Livestock transporters are being fined for moving un-tagged cattle and deer, with 1 in 3 fines being issued to transport operators rather than the people actually in control of the animals.

You can protect yourself by insisting that stock owners complete a Declaration to Livestock Transporter form – available online or by ordering a booklet from Transporting New Zealand. Email [email protected] to request your free booklet today.

14/05/2026

30/04/2026

Awesome to support Alice Wilson and Cameron, a Wairoa couple challenging themselves in this farming opportunity.

Pāmu has selected new equity partners for Mahiwi Farm, marking the next step in its livestock equity partnership model and reinforcing its commitment to creating practical pathways to farm ownership for skilled operators.

12/04/2026

GISBORNE & HAWKE'S BAY - SEVERE WEATHER - FINAL UPDATE 12PM, TUE 14 APR

SH35 is now OPEN under STOP/GO between Hicks Bay and Te Araroa to all vehicles.

Contractor will return to continue working on drainage at the slip site. Read more about it here: journeys.nzta.govt.nz/sh35-between-wharekahikahicks-bay-and-te-araroa-to-reopen-at-midday

Expect DELAYS when travelling through the area.

OPEN:
• SH35 Te Araroa to Ōpōtiki
• All other state highways remain open

24/7 updates on the State Highway network provided here: journeys.nzta.govt.nz/highway-conditions/gisborne

For state highway closures impacting the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions, follow our NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi - Waikato & Bay of Plenty page.

For localised information follow Tairāwhiti Civil Defence, Gisborne District Council. Follow MetService New Zealand for weather-related information.

23/03/2026

Let's Talk Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF or Fuel Levy) ⛽💲

After great feedback around our last post and discussions over the past couple of weeks I have realised that more education is needed around what "FAF" is and how it is calculated.

What is FAF?
FAF is a surcharge, generally a percentage attached to transport or freight rates to help mitigate fluctuating fuel costs. Many transport companies introduced using a FAF during Covid when fuel prices were volatile, much like they are currently with the Middle East conflict.

The answer is there is no one-size-fits-all approach to how fuel adjustments or levies are calculated.

How is it calculated?
Using a same sourced published method eg. MBIE data, pump price or fuel card price. The same source is generally used each period of calculation for transparency and fairness. An average may be taken over a period of time. FAF should move up and down with price changes.

Why is XX Company charging me 10% FAF and BB Company is charging me 20% FAF?
This can depend on a number of factors:
-When their base rates were originally set
-When they introduced using a FAF in their pricing mechanism
-What cost component or percentage of the companies total overheads is fuel

With many emails being sent by carriers and social media comments circulating around FAF discrepancies please remember that methodology will change between companies because of multiple reasons, some mentioned above.
Let's hope this conflict ends soon 🤞

Disclaimer: No AI was used in the content of this post. This is purely an opinion piece of Beale Trucking and used to highlight the differences that may be seen in FAF calculations.

06/03/2026

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