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The last week or so has been like a long sailing voyage. Just when you think you’re through the worst of it and you’re starting to make good speed over ground and the seas are comfortable, the winds flare up. But in the back of my mind, I’m confident we will get through. 

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.

Last week I presented at the National Freight and Supply Chain Superhui in Hamilton arguing that closer collaboration across the freight and supply chain is essential if New Zealand is to meet its transport and export challenges.

Transporting NZ supports planned changes to road user rules which reflect common practice.

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.

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.