NEW ZEALAND FORKLIFT INDUSTRY SECTOR
The Forklift Industry Sector promotes good safe practices in the use and maintenance of Forklifts in NZ. We advocate on behalf of our members for consistently high and improving standards towards design, supply, operator training, and in areas of maintenance.
To access the Forklift Equipment Safety Data Sheet, and the Fair Wear and Tear Guide login to the members area above.
FORKLIFT OPERATOR OF THE YEAR - 2024
The HIANZ National Forklift Operator Championships, proudly sponsored by AB Equipment and the Forklift Industry Sector within HIANZ, are being held across the country in June, with the National Finals taking place in Auckland on Tuesday 23rd July.
Regional heats will take place at AB Equipment branches across the country:
Auckland – 8th June from 9am to 12pm: 101 Cryers Road, East Tamaki, Auckland
Mt Maunganui – 8th June from 9am to 12pm: 14 Macrae Ave, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga
Hastings – 8th June from 9am to 12pm: 1340 Omahu Road, Twyford, Hastings
Palmerston North – 8th June from 9am to 12pm:19-23 El Prado Drive, Milson, Palmerston North
Christchurch – 15th June from 9am to 12pm: 4 Brydone Road, Hornby South, Christchurch
The National Finals will be taking place in Auckland on 23rd July from 1.30 pm to 4 pm, at the Viaduct Event Centre, alongside HIRECON24.
good practice guideline
The Forklift Good Practice Guideline has been created to support all that operate within the materials handling industry. This document contains guidance on how to achieve industry good practice within your workplace as well as maintaining operational compliance with current rules, regulations and standards.
Forklift Strategic plan
The New Zealand Forklift Industry Sector promotes good safe practices in the use and maintenance of Forklifts in NZ. We advocate on behalf of our members for consistently high and improving standards towards design, supply, operator training, and in areas of maintenance.
NZFIA AGM Minutes from 28 march 2024
The AGM for the NZFIA was held on Thursday the 28th of March in what was a very difficult day transport wise in Auckland. Please findbelow the minutes and agenda followed with the necessary reports/motions.
A second General meeting will be held on the 2nd May 2024.
Note that your proxy received to date will be counted to this second meeting unless otherwise advised. More detail on the General meeting will be out in the coming weeks.