Transport – Shona Robertson is the newest face on Transporting New Zealand’s Board

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Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand

Shona Robertson of Road Transport Logistics has been elected to Transporting New Zealand’s Board at the road freight association’s annual meeting.
“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.”
Brett Hamilton of Southern Milk Transport was also re-elected for his fifth year at the meeting.
“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 said.
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.
Warwick continues to Chair the Log Transport Safety Council and has done so for over 20 years.
“Transporting New Zealand is very grateful for the quality of nominees that were put forward for the Board,” said Kalasih.
“It just shows the passion and commitment people have for this industry, and for strengthening Transporting New Zealand’s role in it.”
About Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is the peak national membership association representing the road freight transport industry. Our members operate urban, rural and inter-regional commercial freight transport services throughout the country.
Road is the dominant freight mode in New Zealand, transporting 92.8% of the freight task on a tonnage basis, and 75.1% on a tonne-km basis. The road freight transport industry employs over 34,000 people across more than 4700 businesses, with an annual turnover of $6 billion.

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