Shona Robertson of Heriot-based Road Transport Logistics has been elected to the Board of the national road freight association and Brett Hamilton of Southern Milk Transport was also re-elected for his fifth year serving on the Board.

“We are thrilled to welcome Shona to the Board. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, particularly in the livestock transport sector,” says Dom Kalasih, CEO of Transporting New Zealand.

“At both a local and national level Shona has consistently advocated for the sector, with her expertise being requested several times by Government.”

In 2024 Shona was recognised  for her outstanding contribution to the industry with the Women in Road Freight Transport Award.

Brett Hamilton’s re-election was also confirmed at the Napier AGM.

“The transport world is a fantastic industry filled with dedicated people delivering essential services for New Zealand communities. I remain committed to continuing this governance role to ensure the association delivers outcomes that genuinely support operators in their day-to-day work,” Hamilton says.

Outgoing Board member, Warwick Wilshier has retired after five years as a Board member, and four of those as Chair.

In 2020, Warwick was inducted into the New Zealand Road Transport Hall of Fame in recognition of outstanding service to the industry. In 2024 he also received the VTNZ Supreme Contribution to Road Transport Award.

“Warwick’s leadership in trying to unite this industry has been extraordinary. If he couldn’t do it, no one could,” said Kalasih.

“Transporting New Zealand is very grateful for the quality of nominees that were put forward for the Board,” said Kalasih.