IA ARA AOTEAROA TRANSPORTING NEW ZEALAND
NZ's voice for road transport
We are the national association for road freight and commercial transport
IA ARA AOTEAROA, TRANSPORTING NEW ZEALAND
One voice for road transport
We are the membership association for road freight and commercial transport
Who we are
Ia Ara Aotearoa is the leading national industry association for road freight, representing over 1,100 individual businesses that are committed to delivering all types of goods to ensure the comfort, health and wellbeing of New Zealanders, come what may.
From courier companies and owner/drivers to large fleet operators and the companies that work alongside the freight transport industry, our representation is wide-ranging and responsive to the needs of our members.
Become a member
Members benefit from strong industry advocacy that saves time and reduces compliance burden, alongside fuel discounts, trusted partnerships, and practical tools such as cost modelling and the Grant Thornton Index to improve profitability.
Latest updates
Weathering the storm: Rethinking transport resilience
The impact of bad weather on transport was covered extensively in the media…
January 23, 2026
Promising start to new year, but won’t be plain sailing
Business confidence is on the up, with NZIER reporting the highest optimism…
January 16, 2026




























