LWR Training

08/09/2026

As of the 1st October 2026



What’s changing
Following consultation earlier this year, the Minister of Transport announced changes to improve lane use that will:

allow children up to 12 years old to ride bikes on footpaths and allow parents or caregivers to ride with them.

require a minimum passing gap of 1.5 metres when drivers pass other road users

allow people to ride e-scooters in cycle lanes

require road users to give way to buses leaving bus stops in areas with speed limits of 60km/h or less.

The changes will make lane use safer by making the rules clearer for people using bikes and e-scooters, footpath users, drivers and other road users.

They respond to issues raised by road users, councils, and advocacy organisations and reflect how people currently use roads and footpaths.

03/09/2026

Sometimes my job takes me to roads where even Google Maps seems to say, “Good luck, mate!” 😂

Today I’ve been out the back of Stratford assessing school bus drivers. What a stunning part of the country — I can see why some locals would prefer to keep it a closely guarded secret from the rest of us!

Well done to the three drivers I assessed. 👍 All did a great job.

And a special mention to the kids — fantastic to see them showing respect for their drivers. Although, to be fair, it probably helps when some of the passengers are the drivers’ grandchildren. 😂

Great people, great country, and thankfully, some great school bus drivers keeping the next generation moving. 🚌🇳🇿

27/08/2026

19/08/2026

Put your skills to the test in the 2026 New Zealand Forklift Championships!

19/08/2026

Wheels, Tracks & Rollers Training

An enjoyable but challenging day of training today, with 10 trainees successfully obtaining their Wheels, Tracks & Rollers endorsements. 👏

It was a great day of practical training and assessment, with everyone getting hands-on experience and demonstrating the skills required to safely operate their machines.

At LWR Training Consultants, we understand that businesses often need training completed quickly and around their operational requirements. LWR has access to a wide range of machinery and can arrange training on the required machines, even at short notice.

Whether you need individual training or have a group of employees requiring endorsements, we can come to your workplace and conduct the training and assessment on site or at our training location.

💰 Cost: $379 per person, inclusive of GST
NZTA fees are additional.

If your staff need their Wheels, Tracks & Rollers endorsement, or you need training arranged at short notice, get in touch with LWR Training Consultants.

14/08/2026

Forklift Refresher Training Today 🚜

Heading off today to conduct a forklift refresher course at a client’s premises.

This is a half-day practical refresher course designed for people who have previously completed forklift training and regularly operate a forklift as part of their work.

The aim isn’t simply to tick a box. It’s about refreshing the operator’s knowledge, reinforcing safe operating practices and making sure they are still confident and competent when working around people, stock, vehicles and other workplace hazards.

We cover the important fundamentals, including safe forklift operation, load handling, stability, workplace hazards and practical driving skills.

I prefer to conduct these courses on the client’s own site and, where possible, using the forklift the operator actually works with. That makes the training relevant to their workplace rather than just another generic course.

A good refresher is a bit like servicing the forklift itself — you don’t wait until something goes wrong before giving it some attention!

Another day, another workplace, and another opportunity to help keep forklift operators and everyone working around them safe. 👍