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Onwards and upwards!
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
Our new Board met this week and very quickly got into action, appointing economist Cam Bagrie as Independent Director and Chair.

Economist Cam Bagrie appointed chairman of the board for Transporting New Zealand
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Leading economist Cam Bagrie has been appointed as an independent director, board member and chairman of the board of peak road freight organisation Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand. Mr Bagrie is the former chief economist at ANZ and has held positions at National Bank, Treasury, and Statistics New Zealand. He is currently an independent chair…

It’s roads, Jim, but not as we know them
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
Better roads mean happier, and safer, citizens. But sometimes councils seem to have a slightly different agenda.

Trucking operators support Government’s targeted actions on road safety
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s release of targeted actions to improve road safety, focussing on road policing and enforcement and safer roading infrastructure. Minister Simeon Brown today announced four key actions to improve safety outcomes: Increased alcohol breath testing and introducing roadside drug testing Reviewing penalties…

Freight companies battling on despite tougher economy
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
When the going gets rough, trucking firms get smarter.

Changes, celebrations and consultations
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
There was plenty of inspiration and education on show at our Napier conference.
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