Transporting New Zealand

05/06/2026

Registrations for our National Conference close in ONE week - Friday 12 June.

Due to Parliament Security requirements, we will be unable to accommodate late registrations, so don't miss your chance to attend!

Register today at transporting.nz/conference
June 26 - 27, Parliament Venues 💼

04/06/2026

We've given transporting.nz a bit of a facelift!

As part of a wider tranche of work to upgrade and future-proof our systems, this new-and-improved website is easier to navigate for the general public, news media, sponsors and industry supporters - and it's a lot nicer to look at too.

Check it out and let us know what you think?

Our members can continue to log in through the Member Portal (members.transporting.nz).

Big thanks to the awesome team at Grow My Business.

02/06/2026

Ferry Replacement Update

Join us for an in-person (and online) industry update on Monday 15 June where we'll dive into all the latest on the Interislander ferry replacement programme. This follows on from our sold-out ferry event in Blenheim back in February.

Get the latest updates, ask questions, and hear how the Cook Strait connection will operate until new ferries arrive in 2029, including during dry dock periods. Hear from KiwiRail, Ferry Holdings and CentrePort Wellington.

Whether you're a transport operator, freight customer, or an affected local, this event's for you!

The 12pm-1pm presentation will be followed by a light lunch and refreshments.

Register today to secure your place.

01/06/2026

Congratulations, Warwick on this tremendous and well-deserved achievement. Warwick has been in the forestry and transport industry since he was 21, driving logging trucks and later improving safety through founding the Log Transport Safety Council and his position as Board chairman at the Road Transport Forum and most recently at Transporting New Zealand.

Truck crashes were once a risk to public safety, Warwick Wilshier said.

26/05/2026

We are passionate about recognising and celebrating success in our industry. A huge part of that is our Road Freight Industry Awards Dinner, proudly sponsored by In Vehicle Camera Systems - IVCS NZ. All are welcome - you don't have to be a member of Transporting New Zealand.

We all know of someone doing great things in the industry. Don't miss the opportunity to celebrate them by nominating them for an Industry Award. Nominations close this Sunday, 31 May.

🔶VTNZ Supreme Contribution to New Zealand Road Freight
🔶EROAD Limited Outstanding Contribution to Health & Safety
🔶Fruehauf Outstanding Contribution to Innovation
🔶MITO New Zealand Outstanding Contribution to Training
🔶Wynn Williams Women In Road Freight Transport
🔶EROAD Limited Young Driver
🔶NZI Emerging Leader

Submit your nomination here: https://www.transporting.nz/conference/nomination-form

25/05/2026

One month to go until the road freight event of the year! In the meantime, check out what some of our attendees had to say about 2025's North Island seminar.

In lieu of a separate event for the North and South Island, in 2026 we're bringing transport leaders from across the country to meet at Parliament for one big, beautiful election-year conference.

It's got all the features you ask for at our events - breakout sessions, sector group discussions, networking with others in the industry, and Cameron Bagrie's economic wits - with an even more extensive and varied programme. The most influential people shaping New Zealand's transport policies and by extension, how you conduct your business, will be there. Got any curly questions for them?

Registrations close 12 June - no late admissions.
Link in the comments below.🔗🔗🔗

24/05/2026

Want the latest insights from one of the country's leading economists this Budget Week?

Transporting New Zealand members can receive an annual subscription to Cameron Bagrie's 3-monthly Sunday updates by contacting [email protected] and with "Straight Shooting" in the subject line.

Usual annual subscription waived for Transporting New Zealand members.

19/05/2026

Everyone’s got an opinion on transport. What’s yours?

26 - 27 June
Registrations close 12 June
transporting.nz/conference

18/05/2026

Have a snack and a chat tomorrow at NZI's Truckie Rest Zone, Paengaroa CVSC.

Heavy vehicle drivers, keep an eye out for the NZI Truckie Rest Zone at Paengaroa on Wednesday 20 May. Pull your rig in, enjoy some complimentary refreshments, get a health check, and have a chat to our NZI Fleet Fit experts about driver fatigue and ways to keep yourself safe and well.​

Proudly supported by the NZ Police Commercial Vehicle Safety Team and Hato Hone St John.​

Fatigue is a major cause of road accidents, and we want to support drivers to stay safe on the roads. So come along to refresh and recover for the next leg of your journey, we​ would love to see you there!

15/05/2026

NOMINATE A KIWI ROAD TRANSPORT LEGEND!

Do you know someone who deserves one of these titles?

▪️VTNZ Supreme Contribution to New Zealand Road Freight
▪️EROAD Outstanding Contribution to Health & Safety
▪️Fruehauf Outstanding Contribution to Innovation
▪️MITO Outstanding Contribution to Training
▪️Wynn Williams Women In Road Freight Transport
▪️EROAD Young Driver
▪️NZI Emerging Leader

The Road Freight Industry Awards are coming up in six weeks so it's time to cast your vote!

Nominations close Sunday 31 May.
Link in comments 👇