The Federation of Rail Organisations of New Zealand Incorporated[1] (known by its acronym FRONZ) represents the interests of the heritage and tourist rail industry in New Zealand.
Membership
The organisation's 70 members,[2] range from commercial full-time operators such as Dunedin Railways and Christchurch Tramway to small, volunteer only, organisations such as those preserving individual railway stations or historic sites.[3]
History
The group was founded as the National Federation of Rail Societies Incorporated on 30 June 1977.[1] The group changed its name in 2002 to the Federation of Rail Organisations of New Zealand, and is known by its acronym FRONZ.[1]
In 2007, FRONZ purchased the last remaining English Electric DF class locomotive, 1501, and concluded an agreement with the Diesel Traction Group to have the locomotive moved to their premises for restoration.
Activities
FRONZ makes regular submissions to the Parliament on rail-related legislation and regulations,[3] and is a regular commentator on rail-related issues and events.[4]
FRONZ holds an annual conference for all its members.[4]
