News & updates

Transport minister in the hot seat
News | Transporting New Zealand
A scheduling conflict meant Transport Minister Chris Bishop couldn’t debate his parliamentary peers directly at June’s conference, but the 200 or so delegates in the room were happy to step in and ask some tough questions following his standalone address.

Training the next generation
News | Transporting New Zealand
Learn more about Paul Fincham, this year's winner of the MITO Outstanding Contribution to Training Award after almost 30 years in the road freight industry.

Before the Truck Arrives: Why Livestock Welfare Starts at the Farm Gate
News | Transporting New Zealand
Livestock welfare starts well before the loading ramp. Ensuring animals are fit for transport, correctly identified, properly prepared, and ready before the truck arrives will improve welfare, safety, efficiency, and compliance across the livestock sector.

Transporting New Zealand’s Policy Priorities
Friday blog, News | Transporting New Zealand
At our annual conference, I had the pleasure of setting out Transporting New Zealand’s policy priorities as we approach Election 2026. These priorities come from our members, have good cut through with the public, and acknowledge how important our sector is to the success of the whole country.

Transport industry award winners honoured at Parliament
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Seven exceptional contributions to Aotearoa’s road freight sector were honoured at Transporting Zealand’s industry awards ceremony in the capital on Friday night, attended by over 200.

Spotlight on superb skills in the transport sector
News | Transporting New Zealand
Transporting New Zealand's Road Freight Industry Awards are coming up on the final Friday of June, recognising a lot of hard yakka in the sector.
Load more