Welcome to FRONZ
Representing New Zealand’s rail and tramway heritage organisations.
Est. 1975
Introducing FRONZ
Your voice for heritage and tourist rail in NZ.
The Federation of Rail Organisations of New Zealand (FRONZ) is dedicated to championing the heritage rail and tramway organisations across the country and advocating on their behalf.
Founded in 1975, we’re proud to serve more than 60 organisations and their members, who work tirelessly to keep our history alive.
FRONz 2026 Auckland Conference
Hosted by Glenbrook Vintage Railway
- Friday 29 May - Monday 1 June
- Auckland
Over King’s Birthday weekend, FRONZ holds its annual conference in the City of Sails, Auckland.
Conference this year involves a hefty schedule, with visits to a number of Auckland groups.
We are recommending delegates arrive in Auckland by 10am Friday in order to make
the most of the programme, and to be able to have the full day’s experience and tours.
This may mean you wish to fly in on the Thursday and fly out on Monday night, or
Tuesday morning.
About FRONZ
The Federation of Rail Organisations of NZ (FRONZ) exists to represent the Heritage & Tourist Rail Industry in New Zealand.
Major functions of the Federation include:
- Represent members’ interests to government departments and public organisations.
- Monitor legislation affecting members and make submissions as needed.
- Negotiate access agreements to the National Rail Network System.
- Liaise with and negotiate agreements with other major rail industry participants.
- Define industry standards and training while providing technical information to members.
- Offer a forum for members to exchange ideas.
- Appoint specialist convenors to provide advice and information to members.
- Provide public liability insurance for members.
- Maintain affiliations with like-minded international organisations.
How FRONZ helps
Running trains, trams, and museums is a lot of work. FRONZ not only advocates on behalf of our members but also:
- Provides public liability insurance for members.
- Works with NZTA and KiwiRail on issues affecting members, including audits, access, and rental agreements.
- Negotiates agreements and liaises with other major rail industry participants.
- Defines industry standards and training.
- Provides technical information to members.
- Facilitates workshops and discussions on key industry issues.
OUR MEMBERS
History you won’t forget.
Railways and tramways helped build New Zealand and across the country there are dozens of groups dedicated to keeping that history alive. More than 60 of them are members of FRONZ.
With so many museums, rail and tramway groups around Aotearoa, you’re never far from the links to our past.
Become a FRONZ Member Today!
There are many reasons for your organisation to join FRONZ, but here are our top-three:
Insurance
Members can access FRONZ Public Liability Insurance, which also covers their volunteers.
Support and training
Get access to qualified training and technical knowledge through RAIL, HOC, and HTC.
Collaboration
The issues you face aren’t unique to your organisation. We work with you to overcome them.
FRONZ Annual Conferences
Valuable opportunities to network, exchange insights, and discuss key rail industry issues.
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Film and Television
FRONZ collaborates with production companies scouting railway locations or trains for filming and can assist with access and operational agreements. Our members have supplied trains for films such as In My Father’s Den and The Last Samurai, as well as advertisements for cars, beer, chocolate bars, and more.
If you’re a production company, get in touch to learn more.
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Just fill out our enquiry form, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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