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- Councils can't keep spending faster than the economy grows - BusinessDeskon October 7, 2025
Councils have a large footprint across the economy when it comes to the assets they control. Deficits, debt, unsustainable rate rises and ...
- More aviation staffing shortages as US government shutdown enters 8th day | RNZ Newson October 8, 2025
Their actions, along with staffing issues already brewing at the Transportation Security Administration ... traffic control system is. "Air traffic ...
- Extra weeks needed to finish Kawarau Gorge road stabilisation - The Central Appon October 8, 2025
Jarrod said the traffic management had been working smoothly so far and will continue until the work is finished. The Kawarau Gorge project is one ...
- Paving repairs closes central Christchurch street for two weeks | The Presson October 8, 2025
... traffic management. The tram track was closed in a similar spot a couple of years ago when the track had to be dug up and replaced following a ...
- Electors urged to get their votes in soon - Otago Daily Timeson October 8, 2025
"Traffic management will be in place so you don't need to worry about finding a park and coming inside to vote — our elections team members can ...
- DHL partners with Green Energy in new pilot to test solar trucks - EnergyWatchon October 8, 2025
”Already today we have reduced our greenhouse gas emissions thanks to electric and biofuel vehicles in our transport network. Now we are taking ...
- Hidden footprints in reverse logistics: The environmental impact of apparel returns and ...on October 8, 2025
Similarly, Dai and Wang [16] explore reverse logistics network design for vehicle collection but do not extend this to apparel or carbon emissions.
- Ikea acquires US logistics tech platform to improve home delivery - FreightWaveson October 8, 2025
Home goods retailer Ikea has acquired U.S.-based logistics technology company Locus to improve its final-mile delivery network.
- Underground Freight Transportation for Package Delivery in Urban Environmentson October 8, 2025
The use of UFT for last-mile delivery requires more complex network planning than for direct lines that have previously been considered for networks ...
- A lack of evidence - Cambridge Newson October 8, 2025
... Ministry of Transport used to reach the conclusion in a report to the Minister of Transport that there had been no significant increase in demand ...
- 'It's stressful': Woman fears her licence and job could be collateral in alleged driver test pass ...on October 8, 2025
Police are investigating and Transport Minister Chris Bishop has been briefed. The woman, who asked not to be named, is one of those affected. Got ...
- AA says penalties for driving offences out of whack - RNZon October 8, 2025
For the first time in 26 years the Ministry of Transport is reviewing penalties for traffic offences.
- Cautious welcome for new freight plans - Farmers Weeklyon October 8, 2025
In announcing the Freight Action Plan, Transport Minister Chris Bishop said three practical initiatives to improve the freight system would support ...
- Cautious welcome for new freight plans - Farmers Weeklyon October 8, 2025
“NZTA will also continue to support KiwiRail through the Rail ... An update will provide much-needed insight into how freight is moving across road, ...
- Cautious welcome for new freight plans - Farmers Weeklyon October 8, 2025
“NZTA will also continue to support KiwiRail through the Rail ... An update will provide much-needed insight into how freight is moving across road, ...
- Botanic Garden 'a gift' for Wellingtonians and visitors | RNZ Newson October 8, 2025
Council takes brakes off Botanic Gardens to CBD cycleway ... Wellington City Council has approved a cycleway which will connect the Botanic Gardens to ...
- Fear of Litigation Impacts DC Plan Services, Investments | PLANADVISERon October 8, 2025
... Council, an organization that advocates on behalf of employers. ... asset and risk management. Corient managed approximately $216 billion ...
- From US tariffs to Argentina's crisis: The five important issues at next week's IMF-World Bank ...on October 8, 2025
In fact, according to JP Morgan Asset Management, AI-related capital ... Council's best work. This site is protected by reCaptcha and the ...
- Kamloops council reviews 2026 utility rate increases with focus on transparency and fiscal stabilityon October 8, 2025
Planning and Procurement Manager Dustin Rutsatz told Council ... However, better-than-expected asset management outcomes allowed staff to reduce that to ...
- EU Parliament adopts Council's first reading position on proposed Better Data Sharing Regulationon October 8, 2025
On 7 October 2025, the European Parliament adopted in plenary the Council's position at first reading on the proposed Regulation amending ...
- Horizons council eyes Ruapehu flood resilience - Inside Government NZon October 8, 2025
Horizons Regional Council is set to begin a range of projects in the Ruapehu District with the aim of helping specific areas to cope better with ...
- Hundreds of disabled, sick teens may be cut from jobseeker benefits, data showson October 8, 2025
Hundreds of teenagers with a health condition or disability could be cut off from the Jobseeker benefit as part of the government's welfare ...
- QLDC voting at extremely low level - so far - Cruxon October 8, 2025
The latest data shows that voters in the Queenstown Lakes District are only at a 22% participation level (October 8) compared to up to 42% in ...
Announcements

- 23 July RCAF Webinar – The Future of Digital in Roading Network14/07/2025
Join industry experts on Wednesday 23 July from 10:00am to 11:30am who will share insights into how digital technology is changing the way they do business.
This webinar is for those in the transport sector who are thinking about the future and technology – mayors, council leadership and roading teams who are developing their regional land transport plans.
View the full webinar programme
Everyone is welcome – email [email protected] to request an invite.
- 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
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.