National Road Carriers Association

27/08/2025

At our AGM on Friday, we announced some important changes to the NRC Board.

After many years of dedicated service, we’re saying a huge thank you to Calven Bonney and Don Wilson, who are stepping down from the NRC Board. Their wisdom and leadership have been a cornerstone of NRC’s governance, helping guide the organisation through growth and change while always representing members’ interests.

At the same time, we’re excited to welcome Kieran Carr, Nikki Ellis, and Kyle Wilson. They bring fresh passion, vision, and expertise – the perfect balance of continuity and renewal to keep NRC at the forefront of advocating for our members and the wider transport sector.

The NRC Board for 2025 is: Ian Newey (Chair), Glen Mackay (Vice Chair), John Baillie, Corey Burnett, Pamela Bonney, Adam Norman, Nikki Ellis, Kieran Carr, and Kyle Wilson.

👉 Read the full announcement here: https://natroad.co.nz/nrc-welcomes-new-board-members-as-long-serving-leaders-step-down/?cb=1756330487431

26/08/2025

Driving south of Whangarei today?
Drop into the NZI roadside stop, grab a coffee, some goodies and a quick health check by St John.
One of our team is there to ask any questions you may have or to have a friendly catch up.
Thanks to NZI for organising these events, CVST, Northland Road Safety and our team member for braving the weather and providing the support.

18/08/2025

The current system’s inability to protect Johnathon is, in itself, proof that it is failing.

At some point, recidivist offenders must face meaningful consequences – including vehicle impoundment – to safeguard both the industry and the public.

We need a sliding scale of penalties, with every lever available to authorities on the table: fines, impounding, and legal action. Anything less leaves lives at risk.

Read more in this in-depth article by RNZ:

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/570351/transport-agency-disputes-systemic-failure-led-to-johnathon-walters-death

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

It says it was an individual's actions that caused the death.

18/08/2025

Heavy vehicle drivers, keep an eye out for the NZI Truckie Rest Zone at Uretiti on Wednesday 27 August. Pull your rig in, enjoy some complimentary refreshments, get a health check, and have a chat to our NZI Fleet Fit experts about driver fatigue and ways to keep yourself safe and well.

Proudly supported by the NZ Police Commercial Vehicle Safety Team and Hato Hone St John.

Held in conjunction with Northland Road Safety and National Road Carriers Association.

Big shout out to Fern Energy for providing their awesome BBQ!
Fatigue is a major cause of road crashes, and we want to support drivers to stay safe on the roads. So come along to refresh and recover for the next leg of your journey, we would love to see you there!

Find out more about NZI Truckie Rest Zones and NZI Fleet Fit -

11/08/2025

National Road Carriers Associationiers is pleased to join KiwiRail and other partners in raising awareness of the serious risks around railway tracks during this year’s Rail Safety Week (11-18 August).

Railway tracks are not shortcuts or play areas – they’re high-risk environments, and the wrong decision can have tragic consequences.

As key users of the transport network, freight operators have a big part to play in keeping communities safe. That means staying alert, following the rules, and leading by example.

We’ll be sharing more throughout the week – but you can start by watching this important Rail Safety Week video from KiwiRail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9E1LVTKWEQ

Learn more at KiwiRail’s website.

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01/08/2025

The team attended the Eroad fleet day on Wednesday and what a day!
Thanks to all involved, great to see many of our members attend and pop by our stand.
We were excited to announce our new cost model which created alot of interest.
Give us a call if you want to know more.
0800 686 777

26/07/2025

Great to see 50+ members at last nights NRC Road Safety Brake & Banter event in Whangarei sponsored by Road Safety Northland.
Presentations were very thought provoking and informative by Lance Burdett from Warn International, CVST, Police Impairment Team & St John.
Thanks to our door prize sponsors, Keith Andrews, Cal Isuzu & MTD.

12/06/2025

SH 3 closed at Awakino following mudslide

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising motorists that State Highway 3 (SH3) will remain closed overnight south of Awakau Road at Awakino in Taranaki, due to a large mudslide. With more rain expected overnight, the road will be assessed at first daylight tomorrow (Friday 13 June).

Contractors are currently on-site at Awakino and Piopio to turn traffic around. Please delay your travel and avoid the area if possible.

State Highway 1 is the alternative route, but please plan your journey and allow for longer travel times.

10/06/2025

Don’t miss this vital update from Immigration NZ – secure your spot now and stay ahead on AEWV compliance!

𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀? 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗭 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

Join us for an exclusive online session with 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗭𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, where officials will share the latest updates to the 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮 (𝗔𝗘𝗪𝗩) 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 and offer practical guidance for employers.

📅 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
🕚 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 – 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
💻 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁
👥 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗥𝗖 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀

If you employ - or plan to employ - migrant workers, this is a 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁-𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱. As the economy rebounds, skills shortages are likely to return. Make sure you're prepared by refreshing your understanding of how AEWV works and what you need to do to stay compliant.

✅ 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 so INZ can come prepared with the answers you need.
💬 A live Q&A will also be available during the session.
👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: c2562ed9-18cd-498c-991f-d4eabb85a5e3@90663274-29e0-4d18-bf17-3d66cc681776/registration" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c2562ed9-18cd-498c-991f-d4eabb85a5e3@90663274-29e0-4d18-bf17-3d66cc681776/registration

🔗 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿? 𝗡𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗥𝗖 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://natroad.co.nz/register/?cb=1749004580491

Let’s make sure you’re ready to access the workforce you need - when you need it.

04/06/2025

𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀? 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗭 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

Join us for an exclusive online session with 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗭𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, where officials will share the latest updates to the 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮 (𝗔𝗘𝗪𝗩) 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 and offer practical guidance for employers.

📅 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
🕚 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 – 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
💻 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁
👥 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗥𝗖 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀

If you employ - or plan to employ - migrant workers, this is a 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁-𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱. As the economy rebounds, skills shortages are likely to return. Make sure you're prepared by refreshing your understanding of how AEWV works and what you need to do to stay compliant.

✅ 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 so INZ can come prepared with the answers you need.
💬 A live Q&A will also be available during the session.
👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: c2562ed9-18cd-498c-991f-d4eabb85a5e3@90663274-29e0-4d18-bf17-3d66cc681776/registration" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c2562ed9-18cd-498c-991f-d4eabb85a5e3@90663274-29e0-4d18-bf17-3d66cc681776/registration

🔗 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿? 𝗡𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗥𝗖 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://natroad.co.nz/register/?cb=1749004580491

Let’s make sure you’re ready to access the workforce you need - when you need it.

02/06/2025

If you haven’t yet taken a moment to review Auckland Transport's proposed roading changes at Mt Wellington and share your feedback, now’s the time.

Your input matters - shaping the future of our transport sector requires a collective voice. Let’s make sure it reflects the real-world experience of those in the industry.

👉 Full details below for more info and to add your voice to the conversation.

27/05/2025

National Road Carriers Association’s James Smith joined 250 other business leaders today at Recorp NZ for the Hon Nicola Willis MP first post-budget speech - a crucial moment as New Zealand begins the climb out of its economic challenges.

Minister Willis outlined the government’s roadmap ahead, sharing key priorities and decisions designed to foster stability and long-term growth.

Speaking with other attendees, there was a noticeable sense of quiet optimism in the room. Many leaders shared that they’re starting to shift focus from survival to growth, signalling a turning point for business confidence across the country.

Encouraging signs - and a reminder that with the right frameworks, Kiwi businesses are ready to lead the recovery.



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