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NRC On ScheduleEp 18: Economic Trends 2026 with Gareth KiernanOn 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, 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 fo...
2026-02-0339 minNRC On ScheduleEp 17 The Annual Question and Answer SessionOn 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 annual event – the member Q&A. We've asked for questions, you've responded, here's the answers!
2025-12-0456 minNRC On ScheduleEpisode 16: NRC – Reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead to 2026On 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, Dave McCoid sits down for a not-to-be-missed interview with NRC chief executive Justin Tighe-Umbers. After another difficult year for NZ Inc, Justin discusses the work done at NRC and progress made in key areas.
He also looks towards 2026 with a bit mor...
2025-11-041h 22NRC On ScheduleEp 15 Workplace Drug Testing: Trends and SolutionsOn 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.
In one of the truly fascinating episodes of the year, Dave McCoid sits down with Glenn Dobson, CEO at The Drug Detection Agency, for a chat about trends in workplace drug use, and looking at a huge workplace subject of our ti...
2025-10-0148 minNRC On ScheduleEp 14 Resilient Roads, Resilient EconomyOn 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 – in the background it's a whole new approach to how money is spent...
2025-09-0243 minNRC On ScheduleEp 13 Updating the Cost of Ownership Model – An NRC and EECA CollaborationOn 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 – costing you business now and in the future. The NRC operator costing model has been a living document for four decades. It has recently be put through the refiners' fire once again, this time in collaboration with EECA. It means operators can...
2025-07-3054 minNRC On ScheduleEp 12 The Role of Your Business When Injury OccursOn 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, Dave McCoid is joined by NRC's manager for policy and advocacy, James Smith, for a chat with Amanda Peart from ACC. Amanda's role is manager - business engagements and partnerships, and today the topic on the table is: the role of your...
2025-07-0142 minNRC On ScheduleEp 11 Vicente Valencia - Lessons on Roading PPPsOn 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, one of our most fascinating episodes to date. Dave McCoid chats with Vicente Valencia, CEO of NX2 Northern Express Group from June 2018 to September 2024 on successful PPPs and an aspirational approached to infrastructure.
2025-06-0449 minNRC On ScheduleEp 10 Minister of Transport Chris BishopOn 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, NRC CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers and New Zealand Trucking Media's Dave McCoid meet with Transport Minister Chris Bishop at the Beehive. The big picture and vision from the government of the day is always of immense value.
2025-05-0628 minNRC On ScheduleEp 9 Freight Metrics to Boost ProductivityOn 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: Freight metrics to boost productivity. We get stuck into a real engaging conversation on measuring freight efficiency in New Zealand, and where that could go. This is a far reaching topic, and one not to miss!
2025-04-0151 minNRC On ScheduleEp 8 Concrete Solutions: Building Roads that Deliver Long-Term ValueOn 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, concrete roads. Should we be taking a closer look at concrete roads in key locations along the network. Do they offer a better ROI both commercially and environmentally.
2025-03-0335 minNRC On ScheduleEp 7 The Road Ahead: Economic Trends Shaping 2025On Schedule is the series where Dave McCoid 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.
As we all look toward a brighter 2025, Dave McCoid chats with chief forecaster and director at Infometrics, Gareth Kiernan, who briefs us on what to expect the 2025 to deliver, a little on how we got here, and other fascinating titbits.
2025-02-0346 minNRC On ScheduleEp 6 The Power of Industry Association MembershipOn Schedule - The podcast series in which New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with National Road Carriers senior team and guests on the work the association does - the wins, the challenges, and the strategies taken on key issues of the day.
This month Dave speaks with NRC Board Chair Ian Newey on the power of industry association membership.
2024-12-0358 minNRC On ScheduleEp 5 How Government Paves the way for DecarbonisationOn Schedule - The podcast series in which New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with National Road Carriers senior team and guests on the work the association does - the wins, the challenges, and the strategies taken on key issues of the day.
This month - Dave McCoid joins NRC CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers and Richard Briggs, group manager delivery and partnerships at the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), continuing the discussion on de-risking a just transition to a low carbon, low emissions future for the transport sector.
2024-11-071h 04NRC On ScheduleEp 4 De-Risking A Low Emissions Future Pt 1Dave McCoid joins NRC general manager of policy and advocacy James Smith and general manager TR Group Brendan King in a discussion on de-risking a just transition to a low carbon, low emissions future for the transport sector.
2024-10-101h 01NRC On ScheduleEp 3 All Modes With RoadThis month, Dave McCoid joins National Road Carriers general manager of policy and advocacy James Smith in a discussion debunking the myth an adversarial relationship exists between the different transport modes at work in our country. The truth is we're in this gargantuan task together, and each mode is hugely dependant on the others to play their critical part.
James Smith
On Schedule - New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with the National Road Carriers (NRC) senior team on the work the association does – the wins, the challenges, and...
2024-09-1358 minNRC On ScheduleEp 2 The State of the EconomyThis month – Dave McCoid joins National Road Carriers CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers and general manager of policy and advocacy James Smith in a discussion on the harsh economic winter we’ve journeyed through, the outlook ahead, and tools at your disposal to emerge better, stronger, faster.
Justin Tighe-Umbers James Smith
On Schedule – A new podcast series in which New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with National Road Carriers (NRC) CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers on the work the association does – the wins, the challenges, and the strategies taken on key issues of the day.
2024-08-2150 minNRC On ScheduleEp 1 Time of UseOn Schedule, a new podcast series in which New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with National Road Carriers (NRC) CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers on the work the association does – the wins, the challenges, and the strategies taken on key issues of the day.
This month – Time of Use Charging.
Justin Tighe-Umbers
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