Transporting New Zealand National Conference

26 – 27 June 2026

Parliament Venues Wellington

Transporting New Zealand marked a major milestone in 2026, celebrating its 60th Anniversary Conference and Road Freight Industry Awards Dinner in the nation’s capital. Hosted at Parliament in Wellington, the event brought together operators, suppliers, industry leaders and stakeholders for two days of discussion, networking and recognition.

Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, rapid technological advancement and an evolving political landscape, delegates explored the key issues shaping the future of road freight. Conference sessions examined New Zealand’s political environment, the growing influence of technology and artificial intelligence, and practical strategies for managing costs in challenging market conditions.

The conference provided valuable insights, robust discussion and strong industry engagement, leaving attendees better informed and equipped to navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead.

View photos from the 2026 Transporting New Zealand Conference and see some of the key moments from the event in our photo gallery.

26 June, 2026, 6.30PM | Banquet Hall, Parliament Venues

Celebrating success is important to us, and the awards dinner provided an opportunity to recognise the people making an outstanding contribution to New Zealand’s road transport industry. Supported by our valued award sponsors, the awards celebrated achievement across a range of categories:

• 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

Read more about our 2026 award recipients.

View the Road Freight Industry Awards Dinner photo gallery.