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- Roading resilience business case adopted by Gisborne District Council - NZ Heraldon June 30, 2025
... transport network for the level of investment it receives from rates and Waka Kotahi NZTA. The business case outlines an evidence-based approach ...
- Horizons Regional Council to proceed with improvements to Whanganui public transporton June 30, 2025
... investing in public transport without government co-investment. ... Horizons voted to invest the money in the district's network until 2027 ...
- Tasman Resource Management Plan Is Now Online | Scoop Newson June 30, 2025
... infrastructure that support community wellbeing and economic growth. The coordination that unitary councils provide for land and water management ...
- Burst pipe floods central Wellington street - MSNon June 30, 2025
Fire and Emergency said it was initially required to help with traffic management, but was able to handover to contractors about 2pm. A Wellington ...
- Vehicle Use and Parking Bylaw 2025 - Auckland Transporton June 30, 2025
It allows AT to set requirements for parking and control of traffic on roads under our care, control or management. Download the AT and AC Vehicle ...
- Burst pipe floods central Wellington street | RNZ Newson June 30, 2025
One section of Johnston Street is closed off to traffic ... The spokesperson also said work would have required traffic management, and to be carried ...
- Burst drinking water pipe floods Wellington CBD street - 1Newson June 30, 2025
"While we are waiting for traffic management set-up and urgent markouts for the repair, Fire and Emergency are assisting with closing the road.".
- TfL appoints EDF Renewables for green electricity - Transport + Energyon June 30, 2025
... transport system. This new agreement will enable us to power our transport network with clean, green, renewable energy and reduce TfL's carbon ...
- Boss Truck Shop opens West Memphis locationon June 30, 2025
"We're excited to open our newest shop in West Memphis and provide service at a key point in the national freight network," says Jake England, ...
- Beijing launches first China-Europe freight train to cross Caspian Sea - Xinhuaon June 30, 2025
... freight service. ... It will help shape a comprehensive international logistics network combining direct overland routes and rail-sea intermodal ...
- Etihad Cargo to build up freighter fleet ahead of A350Fs arrival | Newson June 30, 2025
He explained that the Etihad Cargo network this year had remained largely unchanged after it added additional capacity to Asia last year. However ...
- Higher 110km/h speed limit spreads along Auckland Northern Motorway, but 'no plan' to ...on June 30, 2025
NZ Transport Minister Chris Bishop. Transport Minister Bishop: enclosed environment of tunnels requires a lower limit. Another 5.5km section ...
- Political clash over Northland expressway as report raises doubts - NZ Heraldon June 30, 2025
The Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee commissioned ... Watch: Transport Minister on new four-lane highway ... How Northland's ...
- Cost of new Ōtaki to North of Levin highway climbs towards $2b - BusinessDeskon June 30, 2025
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said the previous and current governments had both made the case for the expressway, and he expected NZTA to ...
- Merger of Ministry for the Environment, Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Housing and ...on June 30, 2025
A merger of the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, and the Ministry for the Environment is being considered, ...
- 'Lack Of Remorse' From Council After Business Almost Lost Access - Scoopon June 30, 2025
Article – Matthew Rosenberg – Local Democracy Reporter. The issue centres on a railway level crossing near the entrance to Station Rd.
- Street damage inspections - Auckland Transporton June 30, 2025
Planned rail closures · Roadworks affecting public transport · Public ... The road frontage lies between the road corridor and the property boundary.
- Horse riders excluded from shared path, told to use highway | RNZ Newson June 30, 2025
National is promising to connect Ōtaki to Wellington's electric commuter train network and fast-track a four-lane expressway from Ōtaki to Levin.
- Vehicle Use and Parking Bylaw 2025 - Auckland Transporton June 30, 2025
Planned rail closures · Roadworks affecting public transport · Public ... prohibit parking off roadways if the road has a formed kerb and channel ...
- 'Lack Of Remorse' From Council After Business Almost Lost Access - Scoopon June 30, 2025
Article – Matthew Rosenberg – Local Democracy Reporter. The issue centres on a railway level crossing near the entrance to Station Rd.
- Street damage inspections - Auckland Transporton June 30, 2025
Planned rail closures · Roadworks affecting public transport · Public ... The road frontage lies between the road corridor and the property boundary.
- Horse riders excluded from shared path, told to use highway | RNZ Newson June 30, 2025
National is promising to connect Ōtaki to Wellington's electric commuter train network and fast-track a four-lane expressway from Ōtaki to Levin.
- Vehicle Use and Parking Bylaw 2025 - Auckland Transporton June 30, 2025
Planned rail closures · Roadworks affecting public transport · Public ... prohibit parking off roadways if the road has a formed kerb and channel ...
- EU: Council agrees its negotiating position on the substantive changes to CSRD and CSDDDon June 30, 2025
Tags. asset managers & funds, banks & insurers, business & human rights, climate change & environment, corporates, dei and employment, disclosure ...
- Sustainable cities: how councils can balance growth with environmental responsibilityon June 30, 2025
Residents now expect proactive environmental management, climate resilience, and greener urban spaces. Yet, many local governments struggle to fund ...
- Parking breach notices spark outcry in Paihia over carpark system flaws - NZ Heraldon June 30, 2025
The carpark is managed by Far North Holdings Ltd (FNHL), the commercial trading and asset management arm of Far North District Council. FNHL chief ...
- Regional ratepayers hit hardest by rate hikes and extra council fees - Herald Sunon June 30, 2025
... council such as asset management, information systems, human resources and governance. The total amount a council can collect via a municipal fee ...
- Refund money for 3G-only phone now, Consumer NZ says; Auckland Council says it's not ...on June 30, 2025
Not us – Auckland Council on Amazon's quiet construction site. Amazon is building a giant data centre at Westgate on a piece of land the size of four ...
Announcements

- TAN #24-02 Recommendations for an adaptive approach to resilience of non-SH bridges – Technical Advisory Note recently published by Transport Services18/12/2024
This note is to advise the sector of the direction of the NZ Transport Agency regarding the adoption and implementation of updated seismic hazard models in the design of State Highway bridges, and to provide associated recommendations for the design of non-SH bridges. Recent developments in the understanding of natural hazard risk in New Zealand, including seismic and flooding, have led to a general increase in design demands. The increased demands require sharper critical thinking to be applied in setting performance requirements for resilience and in designing efficient solutions for new structures.
- TAN #24-01 Seismic resilience of new State Highway Bridges – Technical Advisory Note recently published by Transport Services18/12/2024
This note is to advise the sector of the direction of the NZ Transport Agency regarding the adoption and implementation of updated seismic hazard models in the design of State Highway bridges. A comprehensive review of current seismic design procedures in the Bridge Manual and associated documents is underway, in collaboration with the wider sector. This review encompasses seismic risk settings and associated performance criteria. Whilst this review is in progress, and until further direction is provided through updates to relevant Standards, the following approach shall be adopted in the design of new NZTA structures.
- RR 727 – Community response to transport noise exposure in New Zealand – Research report recently published by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi16/12/2024
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi recently published a research report which defines and quantifies the responses to noise exposure from road traffic, railways and aircraft in selected locations throughout New Zealand.
- Methods of measuring mode share and mode shift at different spatial scales and timescales – Research report recently published by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi16/12/2024
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi recently published a research report which explains how researchers developed a toolkit that authorities can use to harmonise their approaches to measuring and reporting on mode share and mode shift. The toolkit helps authorities decide which approach to collecting mode-share data will best suit their purpose. It also contains guidelines on specifying mode-share data requirements, and collecting, analysing and reporting on the data.
- 3 December RCAF Webinar – Temporary Traffic Management (TTM)07/11/2024
Temporary traffic management is changing in New Zealand; Contractors, TTM suppliers and RCAs including NZTA are moving to a risk-based approach to TTM. This is a transformational change for the sector and we’re keen to share information about the key changes underway as well as the support available to help local councils consider how they can approach their transition.
Join our webinar on 3 December 2024 from 10am to 11:30am to find out more. The webinar will be hosted by the RCA Forum with key speakers and a panel of experts to answer your questions:
- Steve Mutton, Chair of the RCA Forum
- Andrew McKillop, Programme Director, Road Efficiency Group
- Darren Wu, Chair of the TTM industry steering group
- Ryan Cooney, Programme Director Road Works Safety, NZTA
- 26 November RCA Forum – Implementing under the new GPS18/10/2024
We’re excited to confirm that the next RCA Forum ‘Implementing under the new GPS’ will be held in person on 26 November 2024 at Te Papa Tongarewa, 55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington. Registration opens 9:15am; Forum starts 10.00am and closes 4:00pm. Tickets are limited and only available until 12 noon on 18 November, so secure yours today.
Join us at the RCA Forum to learn more about implementing the GPS and hear from:
- The Minister of Transport, Hon Simeon Brown
- Acting GM, Strategy, Infrastructure Commission, Peter Nunns
- Manager Regulatory Technical, NZTA, Iain McAuley
- Other key transport leaders who are responding to the GPS
RCA Forums enable members to exchange information and provide updates on sector working group activities, proposed legislation, new standards and guidelines, highway and procurement strategies and other issues relevant to road controlling authorities and the other member organisations. A full index of forum resources is here.
2024 23 April | 26 November | 3 Dec
2022 21 April | 6 September
2021 4 June
2020 August
Working Groups

The RCA Forum establishes specialised working groups to resolve issues that require a coordinated approach from the sector. These working groups continue as long as the issues require attention. After a working group closes, its records and documents continue to be available here on this site. The full list of resources for each working group includes references, past research, and coroner’s recommendations.
About us

The Road Controlling Authorities Forum (New Zealand) Incorporated (RCAF or RCA Forum) is a closed, non-political incorporated society of road asset managers and roading professionals from all territorial local authorities (except the Chatham Islands Council), the Department of Conservation and the New Zealand Transport Agency.