🚛 2025 North Island Road Freight Seminar & Industry Awards 🚛

Join us for the 2025 North Island Road Freight Seminar, taking place on Saturday 11 October 2025 at the Napier War Memorial Centre.

This must-attend event will bring together up to 240 industry leaders, freight operators, and key stakeholders for a day of insightful discussions, valuable networking, and industry updates – all capped off with the prestigious Industry Awards Dinner.

Registration Details

Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Members* are entitled to complimentary registrations based on their membership fleet size:

All Members: 2 registrations
National Associates: 4 registrations
Operator of 6 to 20 trucks: 4 registrations
Operators of 21 to 30 trucks: 6 registrations
Operators with more than 31 trucks: 8 registrations

Registration Costs

Additional member registrations: $80 + GST per person
Non-members: $249 + GST per person

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Why You Need to Be There!

✅ Engage with industry leaders & decision-makers
✅ Hear from top speakers & experts on key industry topics
✅ Gain valuable insights into the future of road freight
✅ Make connections at networking drinks, including:
🍻 Networking Drinks – Friday, 10 October
🍻 Networking Drinks – Saturday, 11 October
✅ Celebrate excellence in the industry at the Awards Dinner – proudly sponsored by IVCS

* Registrations are complimentary for members whose membership fees are paid for the year ending 30 June 2026. An invoice will be issued if your registration does not qualify for a complimentary registration. For more information, email admin@transporting.nz.

Cancellations & No-Shows

Last year’s event sold out, and demand is expected to be high again. Spaces are limited, If you cannot attend, please notify us as soon as possible so others can participate.

Registrations can be transferred to another person if you are unable to attend.
If you do not attend without a valid reason and/or prior notification, you will be charged a no-show fee of $50 + GST.

Bringing a Partner?

All partners who wish to attend any networking events or the Awards Dinner must also be registered.

Industry Awards Dinner – proudly sponsored by IVCS

The 2025 Transporting New Zealand North Island Seminar Industry Awards sponsored by IVCS celebrates individuals and organisations that have made exceptional contributions to the road transport sector through innovation, safety, industry awareness, and training. Open to North Island-based nominees, the awards recognise efforts that improve industry standards, workplace environments, and public perception of the transport sector.

🏅 VTNZ Supreme Contribution to New Zealand Road Freight Transport
🏅 EROAD Outstanding Contribution to Health and Safety
🏅 MITO Outstanding Contribution to Training
🏅 Fruehauf Outstanding Contribution to Innovation
🏅 EROAD Young Driver Award
🏅 Women in Road Freight Transport

Submit your nomination

Nominations close Sunday 14 September 2025.

Accommodation

Make the most of your 2025 North Island Road Freight Seminar experience by staying at the Scenic Hotel Te Pania.

🏨 Superior King Guest Room – Exclusive delegate rate $245/night
🏨 Sleeps 1-2 guests
🏨 Spacious & comfortable with modern amenities
🏨 Relaxing setting on Marine Parade, just across the road from the seminar venue

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