Whatever form the next government takes, the challenges ahead won’t change.

It’s more a question of whether whichever party governing – or from the polls, I think I’m safe in saying parties – will address the challenges differently. Transporting New Zealand will take an active role to make sure the concerns of road transport operators are put front and foremost each and every day.

Recently, I attended an event for our members in Hawke’s Bay. The room was packed and the guest speaker was Katie Nimon, the National Party candidate.

One of Katie’s fundamental views was that roads should be seen as an investment to drive and improve the economy. While I’m...