IA ARA AOTEAROA TRANSPORTING NEW ZEALAND

The leading national industry association for road freight, representing over 1,100 individual businesses

Why you need to be a member
IA ARA AOTEAROA, TRANSPORTING NEW ZEALAND

The leading national industry association for road freight, representing over 1,100 individual businesses

Benefits of being a member

Who we are

Ia Ara Aotearoa is the leading national industry association for road freight, representing over 1,100 individual businesses that are committed to delivering all types of goods to ensure the comfort, health and wellbeing of New Zealanders, come what may. 

From courier companies and owner/drivers to large fleet operators and the companies that work alongside the freight transport industry, our representation is wide-ranging and responsive to the needs of our members.

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Become a member

Members benefit from strong industry advocacy that saves time and reduces compliance burden, alongside fuel discounts, trusted partnerships, and practical tools such as cost modelling and the Grant Thornton Index to improve profitability.

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Happy New Year and welcome to 2026

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Transporting News December 2025

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