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 1,100 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
Thanks, and happy holidays
The road freight industry never closes down. Without trucking, people wouldn’t…
December 19, 2025
Let’s not let a few bad apples spoil the whole barrel
It's unfortunate that drivers have erroneously got into the system, but that's…
December 12, 2025

























