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- Three bodies recovered from car that crashed into Marlborough river - 1Newson October 6, 2024
Traffic management was in place on State Highway 1 in the area – and "full closures of State Highway 1 may be required at some points during the day," ...
- Three People Unaccounted For Following Marlborough Crash | Scoop Newson October 6, 2024
One lane of State Highway 1 is closed and stop/go traffic management is in place. Full closures of State Highway 1 may be required at some points ...
- The State of Emergency in Clutha has now been lifted - 06-Oct-2024 - NZCityon October 6, 2024
Clutha District Emergency Management Controller Stan Leishman is ... 06 Oct: NZTA says State Highway 1 is under stop go traffic management ...
- Road access from Dunedin to Otago Peninsula has been restored - 06-Oct-2024 - NZCityon October 5, 2024
06 Oct: NZTA says State Highway 1 is under stop go traffic management near Tuamarina, between Blenheim and Picton -and could close fully later this ...
- China embraces world economy with unswerving opening-up - Big News Network.comon October 6, 2024
... freight, including fresh fruits, coffee, air conditioners and new-energy vehicles, transported on the China-Laos Railway over the previous three ...
- Gulftainer enhances collaboration with South China's freight forwarders - Port Technologyon October 6, 2024
The conference was attended by members of the Shenzhen International Freight Forwarders Association and the Qingdao Logistics Network. Zina S, General ...
- How to Stay Ahead of Transportation Challenges in 2025on October 6, 2024
Now is the time to assess your readiness and build a network of resources that ensures your organization can face the unpredictable with ...
- Solid Japan support vowed - Daily Tribuneon October 6, 2024
Traffic congestion in Metro Manila has become a serious problem, affecting freight ... This will strengthen the metropolitan area's transport network ...
- Windbag: Is there a case for the long tunnel? | The Spinoffon October 6, 2024
Transport minister Simeon Brown is expected to make a decision in the coming weeks on the design for the second Mount Victoria tunnel, which is ...
- Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell frustrated by lack of Government transport funding - NZ Heraldon October 6, 2024
Tapsell noted the importance of this highway in a letter to Transport Minister Simeon Brown and NZTA board chairman Simon Bridges in August. Local ...
- Fast-track to drive transport projects forward - Beehive.govt.nzon October 6, 2024
... Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. “New Zealand has an infrastructure deficit, and our Government is working to fix it. Delivering the transport ...
- Fast-track projects released - Beehive.govt.nzon October 6, 2024
They will function much the same way as the COVID-19 Fast Track legislation established by the previous government. ... road, rail and public transport ...
- Roads, mines, housing and Eden Park upgrade on fast-track approvals list - NZ Heraldon October 6, 2024
The 43 infrastructure projects will address the infrastructure deficit, resulting in at least 180km of new road, rail and public transport routes, he ...
- Fast-track To Drive Transport Projects Forward | Scoop Newson October 6, 2024
Hon Simeon Brown Minister of Transport. The Government has enabled fast-track consenting for 29 critical road, rail, and port projects across New ...
- Govt chooses 149 projects for fast tracking, including housing and mining - Scoop Wellingtonon October 6, 2024
... road, rail and public transport routes. Having these projects fast-tracked will mean we can continue moving at pace to deliver a new generation of ...
- Fast-track projects released - Beehive.govt.nzon October 6, 2024
They will function much the same way as the COVID-19 Fast Track legislation established by the previous government. ... road, rail and public transport ...
- Roads, mines, housing and Eden Park upgrade on fast-track approvals list - NZ Heraldon October 6, 2024
The 43 infrastructure projects will address the infrastructure deficit, resulting in at least 180km of new road, rail and public transport routes, he ...
- Fast-track To Drive Transport Projects Forward | Scoop Newson October 6, 2024
Hon Simeon Brown Minister of Transport. The Government has enabled fast-track consenting for 29 critical road, rail, and port projects across New ...
- Govt chooses 149 projects for fast tracking, including housing and mining - Scoop Wellingtonon October 6, 2024
... road, rail and public transport routes. Having these projects fast-tracked will mean we can continue moving at pace to deliver a new generation of ...
- Eviction looming for gang member squatting on Māori land | The Poston October 6, 2024
The clock is ticking ever closer to the eviction of a Taranaki gang member from a beachside property he illegally built more than 10 years ago.
- Smoke reportedly coming from NZ Navy which hit Samoan reef | The Poston October 6, 2024
The 75 left the ship in life rafts and sea boats after the ship grounded. The HMNZS Manawanui at Wellington's Queen's Wharf in March 2023.Bruce MacKay.
- Strong early Sunday quake centred west of Wellington - The Poston October 5, 2024
A strong quake early on Sunday west of Wellington was felt around New Zealand. Geonet's initial reports had the quake at magnitude 5.7 and centred ...
- Bakers claim Comancheros accountant cooked their books | The Poston October 5, 2024
What about the cooked books? The bakers say they faithfully submitted their financials, but claim they've been let down by an accountant who submitted ...
- Strong early Sunday quake centred west of Wellington - The Poston October 5, 2024
A strong quake early on Sunday west of Wellington was felt around New Zealand. Geonet's initial reports had the quake at magnitude 5.7 and centred ...
- StrataPT: Billing-Aware Practice Management Platform Company Raises $25 Millionon October 6, 2024
... Council Capital. This funding round comes as StrataPT experiences substantial growth, led by demand for its SaaS-based platform, which combines ...
- Russian Ambassador completes his term in Washington | УННon October 6, 2024
United States · Exclusive. ARMA is going to change: EU Delegation demands transparency in asset management. October 4 2024, 05:51 AM • 133779 views ...
- Neath Port Talbot Council Faces £23 Million Budget Shortfall and Potential Service Cutson October 6, 2024
... council members, service ... Brookfield Set to Expand Its $13 Billion Investment in Indian Infrastructure Brookfield Asset Management Ltd., a…
- London's iconic 'Can of Ham' tower up for sale again with huge price slash - MyLondonon October 6, 2024
It comes amidst a prolonged dip in high-value property transactions in recent years, according to City AM. Nuveen Real Estate, the asset management ...
- Mobii Green Energy Leads NZ's Green Hydrogen Transformation, Establishing The World's ...on October 6, 2024
Mobii Green Energy Leads NZ's Green Hydrogen Transformation, Establishing The World's First Green Hydrogen Data Centre ... Council office. 850MW solar ...
- State of Emergency lifted – Otago begins recoveryon October 6, 2024
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- Weather break time to reconnect | Otago Regional Councilon October 5, 2024
Find the latest Otago river water flow and levels on our Environmental Data Portal. ... The mouth of the Puerua River is now open and working after ...
- Water, roading still a concern following flood - Otago Regional Councilon October 5, 2024
... Council and Federated Farmers. ... Find the latest Otago river water flow and levels on our Environmental Data Portal.
Announcements
- Regional Land Transport Demand models recoded – Research note recently published by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi09/08/2024
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi recently published a research note that explains how the National and Regional Land Transport Demand models have been recoded to be more user-friendly.
Read more... - Zero-emission bus economics study – Research report recently published by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi10/05/2024
This research developed an Excel model – ‘the ZEB Cost Model’ – that allows users to evaluate the different options for replacing existing diesel buses with zero-emission buses (ZEB). The model is designed to help public transport authorities and NZTA weigh the costs and benefits of the different technologies available for bus decarbonisation, so they can make informed investment decisions.
- Follow up on the April RCA Forum – Setting Ourselves Up For Success03/05/2024
We were thrilled with the fantastic turnout of RCA members at the RCA Forum Setting Ourselves Up For Success on 23 April. Speaker presentations and the Forum photo gallery are now available to view.
We thank everyone who has given us feedback on the Forum. If you haven’t yet given feedback, we ask that you please take no more than five minutes to do this now. Your feedback is vital because it supports our own cycle of continuous improvement!
- Sign up to give feedback on new ITS standards and specifications documents 08/04/2024
New intelligent transport system (ITS) standard and specification documents are coming out soon for consultation, and we’ll seek feedback to help make sure the documents are fit for purpose. If your mahi involves the planning, procurement and renewals for the national transport network, then these documents are intended to support you and we’d like your feedback on them before they’re finalised.
- Setting Ourselves Up For Success15/03/2024
We’re excited to confirm that the next RCA forum “Setting Ourselves Up For Success” will be held in person on 23 April 2024, at Brentwood Hotel, 16 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie. Registration opens 8:30am; forum opens 9:00am and closes 5:00pm. Tickets are limited and only available until 12 noon on 15 April, so secure yours today.
Topline summary: There are many challenges facing the transport sector, from cost increases to weather impacts. We need to focus on delivering more for our communities through efficiently and effectively building transport links and managing our networks. Join us at the RCA Forum to learn more about the GPS 2024-27 and hear from:
- The Minister of Transport, Hon Simeon Brown
- Chief Executive, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Nicole Rosie
- Leaders who are responding to the challenges facing the sector
- Other industries we partner with, such as Kāinga Ora.
- SAVE THE DATE04/03/2024
Minister of Transport Hon Simeon Brown – Setting Ourselves Up For Success
Road Controlling Authorities Forum event – Tuesday 23 April 2024, 9:00-5:00pm in Wellington
This is your chance to hear from the Minister of Transport Hon Simeon Brown on the Government’s land transport investment priorities. This forum will provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions you have for the Minister and other RCA related topics. A detailed agenda, including other exciting speakers, and registration to the forum to follow. Save the date and don’t miss out.
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.
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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.