This series nostalgically traces the development of New Zealand's road transport industry. Tonight, we look at how trucks complimented other heavy haulage methods of the early 20tth century.
After WWII, several thousand ex-military vehicles provided New Zealand's road transport industry with a unique opportunity. however, by the 1980s the industry has to evolve yet again.
Following vast deregulations in the 1980s, New Zealand's road transport industry underwent a massive change. As a result, trucking has grown into an industry that is pivotal to our economy.