The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post-workday chat at their local. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not ….. concerning.This month Yogi Kendall is on the mics with the likely lads as they wrap up 2025 in absolute style. 

The Wider View  For the Christmas show, it's our second international guest and our second former butcher would you believe. Graeme 'Sharpie' Sharp is the group sales manager at Royans Transport Accident Repairs, one of the road transport service industry's true characters, and most respected figures. 'Sharpie' recently celebrated 35 years service with the Aussie icon.

Join the team at New Zealand Trucking Media as they talk with senior industry people on business at the moment, direction, and state of the industry and economyFor the Christmas Show, it's our second international guest and our second former butcher would you believe. Graeme 'Sharpie' Sharp is the group sales manager at Royans Transport Accident Repairs, one of the road transport service industry's true characters, and most respected figures. 'Sharpie' recently celebrated 35 years service with the Aussie icon. In the OEM update, we talk with a broad cross section of original equipment suppliers to the New Zealand industry. This month we talk to director at Straitline Canvas Patrick Currie and get all the gloss about what's new in their business...and yes, we meant 'gloss'! We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow. This month... It's no use chasing emissions and carbon if we don't think about tyres, because they're not going anywhere – our trucks and trailers will need tyres for the foreseeable future. What to do with spent tyres has been a huge problem...until Tyrewise. We caught up with 3R Group CEO Adele Rose recently to see how the Tyrewise programme is tracking just over a year in.  Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed - respectfully! This month, the importance of a Plan B to your Plan A. We're heading into a world where we're going to need options when Plan A is looking like not it's not going to work. On Schedule is the series where Dave McCoid, editorial director at New Zealand Trucking Media, speaks with the National Road Carriers senior team and guests on a broad selection of topical industry subjects as well as the work the association does – the wins, the challenges, and the strategies taken on key issues of the day. An end-of-year special we hope will become an anual event – the member Q&A. We've asked for questions, you've responded, here's the answers!

Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed – respectfully!The winds of change. Nelson's winter storm levelled thousands of acres of trees resulting in significantly increased log truck movements in the area. Could minor tweaks to behaviour by all affected parties alleviate a potential congestion nightmare? Such a strategy has been proven to work elsewhere in the world.

In the OEM update, we talk with a broad cross section of original equipment suppliers to the New Zealand industry. This month, we talk to Will Samuel, general manager of the New Zealand manufacturing and export success story that is Rhino Group – a bloke who is all-in and passionate about the brand he represents. You might expect him to be a little guarded, but he certainly covered everything that needed covering.

We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow. Ten months is a lifetime at this point in road transport's evolution. Scott Donnelly is TR Group's energy and emissions reduction lead, and we grabbed the chance to  catch up with him as he approaches his first anniversary in the role. It's a fascinating yarn on opportunity, progress and the reality of real-world experience in the alternative propulsion space. 

This month, a special edition of Wider View and certainly one not to be missed from one of the globe's leading transport industry minds. David Cebon is professor of mechanical engineering at Cambridge University in the UK and director at the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight. He gave the keynote address at this month's IRTENZ conference in Hamilton, and we recorded it for you. Next month, we'll cover the question and answer session that followed. *** We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.***Ten months is a lifetime at this point in road transport's evolution. Scott Donnelly is TR Group's energy and emissions reduction lead, and we grabbed the chance to  catch up with him as he approaches his first anniversary in the role. It's a fascinating yarn on opportunity, progress and the reality of real-world experience in the alternative propulsion space.  ***In the OEM update, we talk with a broad cross section of original equipment suppliers to the New Zealand industry.This month, we talk to Will Samuel, general manager of the New Zealand manufacturing and export success story that is Rhino Group – a bloke who is all-in and passionate about the brand he represents. You might expect him to be a little guarded, but he certainly covered everything that needed covering. *** Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed – respectfully!The winds of change. Nelson's winter storm leveled thousands of acres of trees resulting in significantly increased log truck movements in the area. Could minor tweaks to behaviour by all affected parties alleviate a potential congestion nightmare? Such a strategy has been proven to work elsewhere in the world.

The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post-workday chat at their local. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not ….. concerning. This month is a sad sad show. We're losing our good mate and colleague Mikey Devon to entrepreneurship. We farewell this fine bloke as he takes up the reins as proprietor of Land Rover Spares in Hamilton.

In the OEM update, we talk with a broad cross section of original equipment suppliers to the New Zealand industry.If you're looking for a solid dose of 'glass half full' in your day, look no further than Gerd Hullaert, DAF's new area sales manager – operations, for this part of the world. New Zealand has a great new advocate at Eindhoven and if you can meet him somewhere down the track for a yarn, great! A beer would be even better!

We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know, and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy – delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.In this episode we talk to IRTENZ president Chris Carr about the 2025 IRTENZ conference taking place at the Jet Park Hamilton on November 26 and 27 this year. The country's first and foremost event for anyone intending to Power On into the future. It's the 'all things vehicle' conference – trucks, trailers, VDAM, and the roads beneath their wheels. 

Wider View with Alemlube  This month, a fascinating interview with Michael Doeg, general manager commercial sales at Sime Motor Group (NZ). Michael is a study in ensuring commercial outcomes through empowering and fulfilling the needs of a company's people.

Another busy UDC Business Podcast in October . Join the team at New Zealand Trucking Media as they talk with senior industry people on business at the moment, direction, and the state of the industry and economy. This month, a fascinating interview with Michael Doeg, general manager commercial sales at Sime Motor Group (NZ). Michael is a study in ensuring commercial outcomes through empowering and fulfilling the needs of a company's people. In the OEM update, we talk with a broad cross section of original equipment suppliers to the New Zealand industry. If you're looking for a solid dose of 'glass half full' in your day, look no further than Gerd Hullaert, DAF's new area sales manager – operations, for this part of the world. New Zealand has a great new advocate at Eindhoven and if you can meet him somewhere down the track for a yarn, great! A beer would be even better!  We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not-too-techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow. We talk to IRTENZ president Chris Carr about the 2025 IRTENZ conference taking place at Jet Park Hamilton on November 26 and 27 this year. The country's first and foremost event for anyone intending to Power On into the future. It's the 'all things vehicle' conference – trucks, trailers, VDAM, and the roads beneath their wheels.  Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed – respectfully!This month, how do we prevent less becoming more. Welcome to the wonderfully intriguing world of Jevons paradox.

The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post workday chat at their local. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not... concerning. Mikey Devon's lost in action this month and has left Gav, Carl, and Dave on their own. Who knows what's in store! 

Join the team at New Zealand Trucking Media as they talk with senior industry people on business at the moment, direction, and state of the industry and economy . A real opportunity that doesn't come around often, Dave sits down with Randall Seymore - Penske COO for International businesses, and Hamish Christie-Johnston - Penske managing director for Australia and New Zealand. A fascinating chat from a unique global business position.

We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow. In September 25 we continue our theme of revisting former guests checking in on how their world is progressing. This month, Alex Watson, co-founder of Jump Charging, and the exciting things happening in their world over the last 17 months.

In the OEM update, we talk with a broad cross section of original equipment suppliers to the New Zealand industry. Kerry Ridgway is category manager at Ancra New Zealand, and he joins us to talk all things load restraint. Plus there's a neat story that speaks volumes about his approach to customers and business. 

The Institute of Road Transport Engineers New Zealand (IRTENZ) is holding its annual conference on the 26th and 27th November this year at the Jet Park Hotel and Conference Centre in Hamilton.The theme is Moving New Zealand Forward, and the key topics are: vehicle technology update, power train and energy supply, engineering vehicles to manage pavement wear, and compliance and systems. It's a must-attend for anyone involved in the road transport industry today, and certainly those responsible for moving tomorrow's world.   Join the team at New Zealand Trucking Media as they talk with senior industry people on business at the moment, direction, and state of the industry and economy. A real opportunity that doesn't come around often, Dave sits down with Randall Seymore – Penske COO for international businesses, and Hamish Christie-Johnston – Penske managing director for Australia and New Zealand. A fascinating chat from a unique global business position. In the OEM Update, we talk with a broad cross section of original equipment suppliers to the New Zealand industry.Kerry Ridgway is category manager at Ancra New Zealand, and he joins us to talk all things load restraint. Plus there's a neat story that speaks volumes about his approach to customers and business.  We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not-too-techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow. In September 25 we continue our theme of revisting former guests, checking in on how their world is progressing. This month, we speak with Alex Watson, co-founder of Jump Charging, and the exciting things happening in their world over the last 17 months. Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed – respectfully!The September 2025 New Zealand Trucking magazine Clear the Air column – 'From Tiny Acorns' discusses the climate case where 27 Pacific Island law students won in the International Court of Justice at the Hague, its ramifications and implications. And we wander down other rabbit holes as you're all well used to. On Schedule is the series where Dave McCoid, editorial director at New Zealand Trucking Media, speaks with the National Road Carriers senior team and guests on a broad selection of topical industry subjects as well as the work the association does – the wins, the challenges, and the strategies taken on key issues of the day.This month, a fantastic chat with Andrew Clark, national manager for maintenance and operations at NZTA Waka Kotahi. Our roads are in for far more than a visible overhaul, and in the background it's a whole new approach to how money is spent, and the processes that drive planning, selection, decision, execution, and accountability. This is a most enlightening interview.

This time in the Keep On Moving Mini Pod: We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow. Because the pace of innovation in this sector is unprecedented, we like to catch-up with previous guests to get an update on where they're at and what's happened. We chat with Ryan McDonald, head of new business at Hiringa Energy, and discover scheduling a catch-up was in fact a really good idea – there's a heap of stuff happening!

In this Mini Pod, a company playing a vital role in keeping so many modern operations running. They are a proud and classy brand with an amazing story, and even more amazing are the folks behind the brand – MAHA, the truck lift and brake roller tester people. Dave McCoid chats with Mick Lauster.

In this Mini Pod, the boy from Sanson in the Manawatū who became a butcher, a courier driver, and then went on to head the country's highest profile controlled temperature logistics and 3PL providers. Dave McCoid chats with Big Chill's CEO Phil Clarke.