Ep 23 Stuart Donovan – Motu Research. Planning where we go , determines where we end up
This month, it’s a fascinating chat with Stuart Donovan, a senior fellow with Motu Research, on spatial, urban, and transport economics, multi-modal transport planning, land use and infrastructure policy.
Ep 22 Technology in the Mirror with Jeff Mear – Fruehauf NZ MD
This month we talked to Fruehauf NZ’s managing director Jeff Mear about the gargantuan upheaval in the world of trailors, what the future could bring, and how we get there.
Ep 21 New Zealand’s Energy Resilience -with James Smith
This month, general manager for policy and advocacy at National Road Carriers, James Smith, joins Dave to discuss New Zealands energy resilience. How are we coping with a real test of the system? If we’re lucky the current Middle East situation might be the wake-up call we needed. If not, what happens
Ep 20 MITO – A Return to Industry Ownership
This month, MITO ownership is back with industry, the first of the industry training organisations out from under the wing of Te Pūkenga. Dave speaks with chairman Sturrock Saunders, CEO Verna Niao, and manager of business systems, Phil Urlich, on what that means for the organisation and industry.
Ep 19 Advantages of an Industry-Led Safety Culture
This month, we discuss the advantages of an industry-led safety culture over one imposed on us by regulators. In the March 2026 edition, NRC general manager of policy and advocacy, James Smith, discusses how best to deal with one of the crux topics of our time.
Ep 18: NRC-Economic Trends 2026 Gareth Kiernan
This month, we start the year with our annual scene setter on the economy. Yes, it’s Economic Trends 2026, with Infometrics director and chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan. Few in his industry have the ability to demystify economics like Gareth, imparting some valuable tools for your decisions making tool chest.
Ep 17: NRC- The Annual Question and Answer Session
On Schedule. A podcast series in which New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with leaders and experts from across the freight industry about key issues impacting the transport sector.
Episode 16: NRC – Reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead to 2026
On Schedule. A podcast series in which New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with leaders and experts from across the freight industry about key issues impacting the transport sector.
Episode 16: NRC – Reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead to 2026
On Schedule. A podcast series in which New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with leaders and experts from across the freight industry about key issues impacting the transport sector.
Ep 15 Workplace Drug Testing: Trends and Solutions
On Schedule. A podcast series in which New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with leaders and experts from across the freight industry about key issues impacting the transport sector.
Ep 14 Resilient Roads, Resilient Economy
On Schedule. A podcast series in which New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with leaders and experts from across the freight industry about key issues impacting the transport sector.
Ep 13 Updating the Cost of Ownership Model – An NRC and EECA Collaboration
On Schedule. A podcast series in which New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with leaders and experts from across the freight industry about key issues impacting the transport sector.
Episode 12: The Role of Your Business When Injury Occurs
On Schedule. A podcast series in which New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with leaders and experts from across the freight industry about key issues impacting the transport sector.
Episode 11: Vicente Valencia – Lessons on Roading PPPs
On Schedule. A podcast series in which New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with leaders and experts from across the freight industry about key issues impacting the transport sector.
Episode 10: Minister of Transport – Chris Bishop
On Schedule. A podcast series in which New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with leaders and experts from across the freight industry about key issues impacting the transport sector.
Episode 9: Freight Metrics to Boost Productivity
On Schedule. A podcast series in which New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with leaders and experts from across the freight industry about key issues impacting the transport sector.
Episode 8: Concrete Solutions: Building Roads That Deliver Long-Term Value
On Schedule. A podcast series in which New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with leaders and experts from across the freight industry about key issues impacting the transport sector.
Episode 7: The Road Ahead: Economic Trends Shaping 2025
On Schedule. A podcast series in which New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with leaders and experts from across the freight industry about key issues impacting the transport sector.
Episode 6: The Power of Industry Association Membership
On Schedule. A podcast series in which New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with leaders and experts from across the freight industry about key issues impacting the transport sector.
Episode 5: How government paves the way for decarbonisation
On Schedule. A podcast series in which New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with leaders and experts from across the freight industry about key issues impacting the transport sector.