James Smith: National Road Carriers COO says we need a robust roading network to boost our economy

The trucking industry says roads need to be king in any transport plan. The Government has announced rebuilding roads following Cyclone Gabrielle damage is now top of its agenda. Earlier, Newstalk ZB's newsroom had revealed that officials were working on a transport plan with emissions reduction as the top priority. National Road Carriers Chief Operating Officer James Smith told Mike Hosking he's glad there's been a shift in thinking because that wouldn't have worked. He says we need a robust roading network to boost our economy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.