The rules have changed for the nation's bridges, giving tractor-driver David Heads a job few would envy - towing logs over the Tukituki River in Hastings.
It's because of a rule change allowing for larger and heavier trucks on our roads, but some bridges can't yet handle the extra weight.
Until the Waimarama Bridge is strengthened, the trucks must disconnect their trailers so David can tow them across separately.
"They don't have to go across here but McCarthy Transport and Pan Pac would prefer we use the bridge rather than the Tuki Tuki Rd because of all the residents that live down there and cyclists," he said.
It's a short and straight journey, and he does it up to 30 times a day starting at 4.30 in the morning.