It’s been a rollercoaster of a year, with many highs and lows. In the space of less than a year, we have seen three prime ministers, experienced a cyclone and severe flooding, and battled to recover from the restrictions of the pandemic and forge ahead amid a continuing cost of living crisis.

At the same time, our industry has celebrated some positive achievements, including attracting new drivers and supporting existing ones, and we have embraced new technology and progress towards an eco-friendly future.

Transporting New Zealand is optimistic that the new National-led government will bring about positive change for the road transport industry, and we welc...