Where it began...
The Institute of Road Transport Engineers New Zealand began in 1969 and became an incorporated body in 1985.
A group of like minded men gathered in Hamilton on the 10th July 1969 to form a NZ branch of the UK based group, Institute of Road Transport Engineers. (Inaugural minutes). The objectives of the NZ organisation were:
- To promote efficiency in the Road Transport System
- To improve and raise the technical and general skill, knowledge and competence of people asscociated with Road Transport
- To improve the standard of safety and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles on roadways
Pictured here are some of those original members. Rear from left - Frank Bartrum, Stan Williamson, Roger Clotworthy, Tony Barbarich, Tim Hanlon, Denis Geany. Front from left - Bill Wood, Mike Sowter, Jim Stewart, Arthur McNae (First President), Neil Peterken
Life members
Life membership is awarded to those individuals who have have served our Institute for many years and who have contributed their technical expertise and valuable wisdom to our members and to our industry.
Outstanding Industry Service Awards
This Award, judged independently by the Institute's council, is designed to recognize a person who has made the most outstanding contribution to the New Zealand Road Transport Industry over a period of time.
The Council looks for specific business initiatives, commitment to staff, contribution to the industry, profile in the community and overall leadership qualities.
Past Presidents
Over the years we were headed by innovators and business leaders who were immersed in Heavy Transport, either as engineers, operators, manufacturers or suppliers. They were driven by their desire to improve the technical knowledge of members and the wider industry and to help raise the performance of the NZ heavy vehicle fleet. They committed significant time and energy to administer and grow the reach and influence of IRTENZ.
The list of past presidents (below) is not complete and we are searching for the missing information. If any reader can help, please contact the secretary.
| 1969 | A McNae | 2018 | Dom Kalasih |
| The missing years | 2022 | Chris Carr | |
| 1985 | Jim Wilkinson | ||
| 1987 | Alister Mckay | ||
| 1992 | Brian Young | ||
| 1994 | Kate Bucknell | ||
| 2000 | Neil Hamilton | ||
| 2002 | Russell Walsh | ||
| 2004 | John Macleod | ||
| 2013 | Dave Rogers | ||