New Zealand’s largest truck industry show is still set to go ahead this weekend but organisers have cancelled the industry dinner and awards ceremony as a precaution due to the coronavirus.
The TMC Trailers Trucking Industry Show, run and organised by the NZ Trucking Association, is taking place at Canterbury Agricultural Park, Christchurch, from March 20-21.
The Teletrac Navman Industry Show Dinner and Awards Ceremony that was due to take place at the Canterbury Agricultural Park Equestrian Centre on March 21 will not go ahead.
Instead, it will celebrate the UDC Show & Shine Winners and Industry Competition winners at 5:00pm from the Heartland Bank Lawn area.
NZ Trucking Association chief executive David Boyce says the team is following Ministry of Health advice which at this stage does not propose altering arrangements for public events.
“If this advice changes we will review and let everyone know. We are taking all precautions to minimise risk at the event,” Boyce says.
Travel restrictions has also stopped Australian guests arriving for the show and some companies are also weighing up the situation, he says.
A reminder is also being made not to attend the event if you are feeling unwell, or have arrived to NZ from overseas within the last 14 days.
It is a large outdoor event and organisers will be adding additional measures and resources to ensure good hygiene during the show, Boyce says.
