Drivetech Southland 2025

26/05/2026

🚙🌿 4WD & LUV Course Success! 🌿🚙

Yesterday we ran another successful 4WD & LUV Course, covering nationally recognised unit standards.

It was a great day out with plenty of hands-on learning, real-world driving experience, lots of laughs, and a fantastic group of people involved. 👏

A big thank you to everyone who attended and made the day such a success — we appreciate your continued support!

If you’re interested in upskilling your team or getting qualified, get in touch with the team at
Drivetech Southland

25/05/2026

Something a little different coming to Drivetech Southland share around!

19/05/2026

⚠️ FORKLIFT FINES & LEGALITY IN NZ ⚠️

Many NZ businesses don’t realise their forklift operators could be breaking the law.

If forklifts are being used in:
✔ Open yards
✔ Loading zones
✔ Customer collection areas
✔ Shared driveways
✔ Carparks or public access areas

…operators may legally require:
✅ Forklift Operator Training
✅ F Endorsement on their licence
✅ Correct licence class
✅ Current rego & WoF (where required)

Failure to comply can lead to:
❌ NZTA infringement fines
❌ WorkSafe investigations
❌ Prosecution after accidents
❌ Site shutdowns
❌ Insurance issues
❌ Fines up to $100,000+ for serious breaches
❌ Company penalties reaching hundreds of thousands — even millions — in severe cases

Remember — under NZ law, a “road” includes many areas the public can access, even workplace yards and loading areas.

Protect your staff, your business, and your reputation with proper forklift compliance training.

🚜 Forklift Training Available
📍 Southland Wide
👷 Individual & Company Bookings
📅 Flexible Training Options

Contact Drivetech Southland today.

📞 027 510 0684
📧 [email protected]

17/05/2026

10/05/2026

Another successful Class 4 licence completed today here at Drivetech Southland.

There's nothing better than helping people take the next step in their driving career.

When customers ask, Drivetech delivers.

A huge congratulations to today's driver - safe travels and all the best out on the road!

08/05/2026

Big week at Drivetech Southland with Class 2, 4 & 5 training underway! 👏🚛

Scott’s hit the road and headed to Andrew Haulage in Balclutha helping drivers build their skills and gain their licences. Great to see more people stepping up in the industry and getting qualified.

Safe travels and good luck to everyone training this next week — keep up the awesome work! 💪🚦

07/05/2026

Another fantastic day here at Drivetech Southland with a huge turnout for yesterdays Forklift Course — 17 attendees!

A massive thank you to everyone who attended and to all the businesses and individuals who continue to support us. Your ongoing support means a lot and we're proud to help keep Southland moving safely and professionally.

We appreciate every booking, recommendation, and opportunity to work alongside our local industries.

⚫️⚫️ Forklift Training & Endorsements
⚫️⚫️ Heavy Traffic Licensing & Endorsements

Southland Wide @ www.drivetech.co.nz
0508 2 DRIVE

01/05/2026

🚧 Need Training Done On-Site? We Come To You

Today we were on site at Mercury Energy’s Kaiwera Wind Farm with Smith Crane & Construction Ltd delivering:

✔️ 10 × Telehandler Unit Standards
✔️ 5 × Wheels Endorsements

Great effort from the team at Smith Cranes — top crew, great attitude, and a productive day 👌

If you’ve got a team that needs training, we make it easy:
✔️ On-site delivery
✔️ Minimal downtime
✔️ NZQA unit standards & endorsements

📞 0508 2 DRIVE
🌐 http://book.drivetech.co.nz

Driving Southland Forward

28/04/2026