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- Auckland weather: All schools, early childhood centres and tertiaries to shut for a weekon January 30, 2023
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- It's time to stop polluting the discussion about water management with politics | Stuff.co.nzon January 30, 2023
... of water that fuels the conflict, but its governance and management. ... scale into the country's deteriorating infrastructure and management.
- Auckland weather: All schools, early childhood centres and tertiaries to shut for a weekon January 30, 2023
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- Weather: Main roads in and out of Coromandel peninsula closed as the area battles ... - NZ Heraldon January 30, 2023
However, a slip at Te Kouma Rd between Manaia and Coromandel is currently being cleared and Stop/Go traffic management is in place.
- Weather: Auckland, North Island flooding live updates - Monday, January 30 | Newshubon January 30, 2023
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- Napier-Taupo Rd: Traffic light 'issue' blamed for long queues - NZ Heraldon January 30, 2023
“There is a stop/go traffic management with 30km/h temporary speed restriction in place. Please take extra care along this route,” a Waka Kotahi ...
- Recruitment drive! Up to 80 train driver positions available as investment set to see ... - Dublin Peopleon January 30, 2023
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- Maritime Union Statement On Kaitaki Ferry Engine Failure - Scoop NZon January 30, 2023
“As noted by Transport Minister Michael Wood, the failure of previous ... Maritime Union Wellington Branch Secretary Jim King says while ...
- Waka Kotahi apologises after staff clocked off for the weekend during disaster | Stuff.co.nzon January 30, 2023
He tagged Transport Minister Michael Wood. Wood replied saying he had instructed the agency to reopen their channels urgently.
- Counting The Ways Auckland Was Failed By Its Mayor - Scoop NZon January 30, 2023
... Auckland Transport, Ports of Auckland, and other council agencies. ... in the shape of a competent Transport Minister in Michael Wood.
- Auckland floods: Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency launches review of communications as ...on January 30, 2023
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on Monday morning said the NZ Transport Agency's decision to stop social media updates as the emergency unfolded was ...
- Rail washout will hit forestry industry if not repaired soon, association warns | Stuff.co.nzon January 29, 2023
Loss of rail line between Tauranga and 'forestry hinterland' may lead to more logging trucks on roads, industry warns.
- Rail washout will hit forestry industry if not repaired soon, association warns | Stuff.co.nzon January 29, 2023
Loss of rail line between Tauranga and 'forestry hinterland' may lead to more logging trucks on roads, industry warns.
- Prospect Hill apartments to be completed this year, says Council - Dublin Peopleon January 30, 2023
In 2004, McCabe Builders began construction on the scheme on council owned land ... The apartments were also in the control of the National Asset ...
- New head of asset management at MediaCity | North West Property News - Insider Mediaon January 30, 2023
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- Councils create action plans to tackle damp and mould in social homes - Inside Housingon January 30, 2023
“The work of this taskforce group complements an existing project to develop a new asset management strategy that drives a proactive approach to ...
- Geelong offering free Rapid Antigen Tests - Council Magazineon January 30, 2023
The City of Greater Geelong is handing out free Rapid Antigen Tests across the City's libraries, leisure facilities and customer service centres.
Announcements

- Have You Provided Your Annual Survey Response to NZUAG?11/01/2023
The NZUAG needs your support.
In accordance with the NZUAG Code of Practice (Section 8.2.2) all RCA’s and Utility Organisations are required to complete an annual survey. The survey form was sent to all RCA’s in mid-2022, but as at December 2022 very few responses had been received. This survey feedback is vital for the NZUAG to be able to analyse the data and provide insights to the Minister for Infrastructure (as required by the Code) on issues experienced by the sector and where improvements to the Code of Practice may be required.
Please ensure your organisation has provided their mandatory response by the end of January 2023. Please contact [email protected] if you require any further information.
- Register Now -AMDS November Webinars21/11/2022
Registrations are open for Waka Kotahi’s upcoming AMDS November webinars. The webinars will include an update on the development of the data standard, AMDS implementation and more information about the train the trainer workshops. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.
If you would like to send questions in advance, you can email [email protected]
Register now here:
Waka Kotahi are offering two webinar slots – choose a time that suits you best.
Thursday 24 November 2022, 1pm – 2pm
OR
Wednesday 30 November 2022, 10am – 11am
Fill in the details and you’ll be sent a link via Zoom.
- Waka Kotahi Webinar: Future Network Planning and Investment03/11/2022
Learn more about how to classify your future networks using the One Network Framework classification tool, and how this information can support the transport planning and investment cycle.
Caroline Dumas, ONF Programme Lead, Waka Kotahi says: “We’ve brought together a team that will explain the Future Network Planning Process from a strategic policy perspective through to practical application.”
“We’ve also invited industry guests who will talk about their own experience, including challenges and opportunities, and provide practical advice and guidance.”
The panel includes:
- Tony MacColl – Principal Planning Advisor, National Policy and System Planning, Waka Kotahi
- Gareth Hughes – NLTP Development Manager, Waka Kotahi
- Garry Maloney – Principal Transport Planner, Waka Kotahi
- Caroline Dumas – One Network Framework Programme Lead, Waka Kotahi
- Stuart Bowden – Principal Landscape Architecture and Urban Design, Beca
- Stuart Knarston – Transport Planner, New Plymouth District Council
- You can help shape the future of transport funding in New Zealand02/11/2022
Are you interested in what New Zealand’s land transport system should look like in the future? What do you think might be a fair way to fund it?
Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed Futures and Te Manatū Waka Ministry of Transport are working together to see what people think about the question ‘who pays for what?’ in the future land transport system.
They are currently running an interactive Pol.is conversation online – click here to join in or jump back in if you’ve had a look previously.
At this point statements to be submitted closes on Friday 4 November and voting on statements will close on Friday 11 November.
Read more... - RIMS Forum Call for Abstracts Now Open!01/11/2022
The RIMS (Roading Infrastructure Management Support) Forum Organising Committee invites you to submit an abstract for the 2023 Road Infrastructure Management Forum. The theme “Leave No One Behind” encompasses both our industry peers and the wider communities of Aotearoa, and the forum will be an opportunity to share experiences and learnings from within the sector to better support others.
Read more... - Postponing the next RCA Forum31/10/2022
Kia ora members,
The RCA Forum prides itself in bringing quality and thought provoking forums for our members.
To ensure we are able to do this, and to provide a more timely update on the NLTP 2024-2027, we will reschedule the planned 7 December RCA Forum webinar to a new date around late February/early March 2023. This will enable us to have a more informed and robust conversation on what the new GPS means for you and for our communities.
We know you won’t want to miss out on this event and we will make sure the new date is communicated to you with plenty of time to register.
For those of you who have already registered there is no need to register again. We will be in touch to confirm the new date with you.
We look forward to you seeing you in the New Year!
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