IA ARA AOTEAROA, TRANSPORTING NEW ZEALAND
We lead and support road freight transport businesses
We are committed to keeping New Zealand’s supply of food and all goods moving quickly, efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively, no matter what happens, be it a natural disaster or a global pandemic.
IA ARA AOTEAROA, TRANSPORTING NEW ZEALAND
We lead and support road freight transport businesses
We are committed to keeping New Zealand’s supply of food and all goods moving quickly, efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively, no matter what happens, be it a natural disaster or a global pandemic.
Who we are
Ia Ara Aotearoa is a national industry association representing 1,200 individual road freight transport companies (a combined fleet of 14,000 vehicles) 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.
Become a member
Ia Ara Aotearoa: We are the best advocacy in the business, problem solvers on policy and technical challenges. Partnership benefits such as discount fuel schemes and tools to improve your business viability eg cost modelling and Grant Thornton Index.
Latest updates
Risk, red tape and results
The Govt's inconsistent approach to risk management made headlines this week,…
August 1, 2025
Tight times to continue and lots still happening on the roads
Dom covers tough economic times, a recent advocacy win, proposed speed limit…
July 25, 2025